Ann: Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director, page-4

Not entirely disagree with "snout in the trough", but if it so, this case would be a sow if she turns out to be a lifestyle director.

On the more serious side, I see Ms Tough's appointment very positively. By looking at her biography, a Director of Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Chair of COAG (Council of Australian Governments) National Energy Selection Panel and Pro Vice Chancellor, Industry Engagement at The University of Western Australia, she is in a position to connect us industry wise.

We were strong in the board with finance, broking, venture capitalists and some industrial expertise, what we lack here is a person with adequate governmental connections to bring us closer to the higher echelon decision makers in Australia. WA's Water Corporation for a start I suppose.

Sam Tough's appointment is also needed for us to comply with ASIC's rule of having 2 Australian directors. It is also a good move as we tick another box for some ESG investment funds that like to see female directors in the Board.

Her directorship in Clean Energy Finance Corporation could be immensely important to us here in Australia.

"The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is an Australian Government-owned Green Bank that was established to facilitate increased flows of finance into the clean energy sector. The CEFC is responsible for investing $10 billion in clean energy projects on behalf of the Australian Government."

With her credentials, I don't think she would risk her reputation for receiving a little director's fee from a little water treatment company. I hope she could introduce herself and let us know why she has decided to take up this appointment at the coming AGM. In the recording of the recent 4C webinar, Richard might have slipped in saying AGM in Perth.