COMPUTERSHARE ANNUAL REPORT 2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers rotates audit engagement partners on listed companies every five years. It is alsoPricewaterhouseCoopers’ policy to provide an annual declaration of independence to the Company’s Risk and Audit Committee.In addition, the Company has put in place a policy which lists the types of services that PricewaterhouseCoopers will not be able toundertake in order to maintain the independence and integrity of its services to the Company. As part of this policy, the Board mustapprove any permitted non-external audit task where the total fee for non-audit services may exceed 10% of the annual externalaudit engagement fee.02-13OverviewThe external auditor is required to attend the annual general meeting and be available to answer shareholder questions about theconduct of the audit and the preparation of the content of the audit report, the accounting policies adopted by the Company inrelation to the preparation of the financial statements and the independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of the audit.An analysis of fees paid to the external auditors, including a breakdown of fees for non-audit services, is provided in theDirectors’ Report.18. WHISTLEBLOWINGThe Board has approved a Whistleblowing Policy that specifically outlines procedures for dealing with allegations of improperconduct. Concerns can be raised in a number of ways, including anonymously in writing through the Company’s online whistleblowerreporting system, or by telephone. Any concerns that are reported are assessed and handled by regional disclosure co-ordinators.All employees have received training about the Company’s Whistleblowing Policy, including how to detect and reportimproper conduct.14-36Governance19. CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYFor details relating to the Company’s corporate and social responsibility initiatives see page 13 of this Annual Report.20. HEALTH AND SAFETYComputershare aims to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Computershare acts to meet this commitmentby implementing work practices and procedures throughout the Group that comply with the relevant regulations governing theworkplace. Employees are expected to take all practical measures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment in keeping withtheir defined responsibilities and applicable law.21. COMPANY SECRETARIESThe Company Secretaries are Dominic Horsley and Katrina Bobeff. Under Computershare’s Constitution, the appointment andremoval of the Company Secretaries is a matter for the Board. Among other matters, the Company Secretaries advise the Boardon governance procedures and seek to support the effectiveness of the Board by monitoring Board policy and procedures andcoordinating the completion and despatch of Board meeting agendas and papers.Dominic Horsley joined the Company in June 2006, having previously practised law at one of Asia Pacific’s leading law firms and asa Corporate Counsel with a major listed Australian software and services supplier. Dominic completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) inEconomics at Cambridge University and completed his legal studies at the College of Law in London. Dominic is also the Chief LegalCounsel for the Group’s Asia Pacific operations.Katrina Bobeff commenced with Computershare in February 2007, having previously practised law at Allens Arthur Robinson since1999. Katrina has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne University, and a Graduate Certificate inApplied Finance and Investment with the Securities Institute of Australia. Katrina is also Senior Corporate Counsel for the Group’sAsia Pacific operations.All directors have access to the advice and services of the Company Secretaries.37-88Financials89-92Reports93-96Further InformationPAGE 21