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AN NUAL  REPO RT  2019

CLEANAWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
ABN: 74 101 155 220

CONTENTS

1 Overview /

FY2019 Snapshot
Chairman’s Report
CEO’s Report
Footprint 2025

2 Business Review /

Solid Waste Services
Industrial & Waste Services
Liquid Waste & Health Services

3 Sustainability /

Bringing our mission to life
A better way for people
A better approach to safety
Better community &  
customer partnerships
Managing our assets to  
minimise our impact
Better greenhouse gas management  
for a sustainable future

4 Corporate Information /

Board of Directors
Senior Executive Team

5 Financial Report /

Financial Statements
Directors’ Report

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Other Information

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The Company’s 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held at 10am (Brisbane time) on Friday, 25 October 
2019 at the Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000.

2019 Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G Disclosures are available on our website 
at https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/for-investor/corporate-governance/

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CLEAN AWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

 
 
We’re energised for our mission of making 
a sustainable future possible… for people, 
for the planet, and for our investors through 
sustainable performance. 

In 2019, we began a new journey to bring all those elements 
together with a focus on People, Markets, and Assets, to deliver 
strong Financial returns and make a sustainable future possible.

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we care... about results

snap
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FY2019

Statutory results

Underlying results

$2,283.1 million revenue  

s33.2%

$2,283.1 million revenue  

$2,109.1 million net revenue 1  

s34.8%

$2,109.1 million net revenue 1  

$433.7 million EBITDA  

s34.2%

$461.6 million EBITDA  

$217.6 million EBIT  

$123.1 million NPAT 2  

s45.7%

$240.8 million EBIT  

s18.9%

$139.9 million NPAT 2  

3.55¢/share dividend  

s42.0%

3.55¢/share dividend  

6.0¢/share eps  

s7.1%

6.9¢/share eps  

1  Net revenue is a non-IFRS measure and excludes landfill levies.
2  Attributable to ordinary equity holders.

s33.2%

s34.8%

s35.9%

s44.7%

s42.8%

s42.0%

s30.2%

Financial highlights 3

Net Revenue ($m)

EBITDA ($m)

$2,109m
35%

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$462m
36%

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EPS (¢)

$6.9¢
s 30%

Dividend (¢)

3.55¢
s42%

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Operations at a glance

Cleanaway is Australia’s 
leading waste management, 
industrial and environmental 
services company. With our 
dedicated team, national 
network of specialised 
infrastructure assets, 
and one of the largest 
fleets of waste collection 
vehicles on Australian roads, 
we’re working towards 
Our Mission of making 
a sustainable future possible, 
for all Australians.

Employees

5,900+

Community 
investments

We know that change starts 
at home – and that genuine 
engagement and working 
in partnership with the 
communities in which we 
operate is an important part 
of our path for the future.

$805,000+

Invested in  
Australian communities

Vehicles

4,950+

800

Education 
programs held nationally

Sites

300+

27,780+

Students engaged in school-based 
education programs nationally

Prized infrastructure 
assets

115+

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what we

recovered

FY2019

Each year we focus on recovering more resources from 
waste – returning valuable commodities to the value 
chain, the first step toward making a more sustainable 
future possible.

>380,000t

Paper and Cardboard

>15,500t

Plastic

>25,000t

Steel and Aluminium

Closed Loop Oil Recycling

E-waste

>115ML

Used oil

Our lubricating and engine oil collection 
and recycling services close the loop 
in oil usage, helping to reduce Australia’s 
reliance on virgin refined oil.

~6,250t

E-waste

Protecting our environment by keeping 
hazardous materials such as lead and 
mercury out of the environment, we’re 
also recovering valuable materials such 
as copper, silver, gold and platinum. 
Our BluBox technology breaks down next 
generation e-waste such as LCD TVs and 
laptops, extracting harmful mercury and 
mercury vapour, before using an optical 
sorter to separate the e-waste into 
its recyclable components.

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Container Deposit Schemes

Turning Landfill Gas into 
Renewable Energy

Containers collected since inception1

2.24bn

Return and Earn, NSW

760.8m

Containers for Change, QLD

In FY2019, we were proud to continue our 
partnership with Return and Earn, and the 
NSW Government as Network Operator, 
running the collection and sorting services 
out of our Eastern Creek Container Sorting 
Facility. We also commenced services 
supporting logistics and processing for 
Containers for Change in QLD across 
Greater Brisbane, Hervey Bay and 
logistics across Cairns.

~115M m3

Landfill gas captured, generating

~135m kWh

of renewable energy, enough to power

>27,400homes

We’re capturing the gas generated 
from the natural breakdown of 
waste in our landfills, turning it into 
electricity, then returning it to the 
grid, to power homes. This reduces 
our Greenhouse Gas emissions 
and our reliance on non-renewable 
power sources such as coal.

Safe and Sustainable Healthcare

Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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~820kt CO2-e

Greenhouse gas emissions

Cleanaway’s resource recovery activities 
go to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; 
both Cleanaway’s direct emissions, and 
emissions that would otherwise have 
occurred throughout our communities. 
We are continually looking at ways to 
support further emission reduction, from 
expanding the footprint of our recycling 
operations to fuel and energy efficiency.

~1.1m

Sharpsmart collectors washed 
through Daniels robotic washlines

Reusable sharps containers make sure 
that only the waste inside is disposed 
of and destroyed, whilst our robotic 
washlines mean that the used container 
is hygienically cleaned, ready for reuse, 
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, 
as well as plastic and cardboard waste.

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Based on containers processed since inception of the schemes.

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Chairman’s Report

“FY2019 has been another successful year for your 
Company, with increased earnings and a further 
increase in dividends to shareholders.”

waste management services across 
the country.

A major focus of the Board and 
Management is the health and safety 
of our employees and contractors. 
Our business, like most industrial, 
logistics and infrastructure businesses, 
faces daily operational and situational 
hazards. We have a responsibility to 
ensure that all our employees and 
contractors go home safe. A great deal 
of effort is expended throughout the 
Company to make sure this is the case.

Our total recordable injury frequency 
rate has reduced by 8.1% to 5.7 
compared to the previous year. While 
this is an improvement, we always 
need to do better to achieve our Goal 
Zero. Further details about our focus to 
reach Goal Zero are set out elsewhere 
in the Annual Report. 

Net revenue, which represents gross 
revenue less landfill levies collected 
and passed through to the customer, 
increased 34.8% to $2.11 billion 
compared to the prior corresponding 
period. This led to an increase in 

It is with great pleasure that I 
present to you the Cleanaway 
Waste Management Limited 2019 
Annual Report.

The financial performance recorded 
in FY2019 across all our business 
segments continued the strong 
positive trends we have reported over 
the past four years.

The integration of the Toxfree 
business, which was acquired in 
FY2018, is well on track to achieve 
the $35 million synergy target by June 
2020. The acquisition has proven to be 
highly complementary to Cleanaway 
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In closing, I would like to thank the 
management team led by Vik Bansal 
and all our employees for their 
considerable efforts in “making 
a sustainable future possible” for 
Cleanaway. I would also like to thank 
my fellow Board members for all 
their wise counsel and support this 
past year.

Mark Chellew
Chairman

EBITDA of 34.2% to $433.7 million 
and EBIT which was up 45.7% to 
$217.6 million.

These results were due to improved 
profit performances by our three 
business segments – Solid Waste 
Services, Industrial & Waste Services 
and Liquid Waste & Health Services.

On an underlying basis, EBITDA 
increased 35.9% to $461.6 million 
and EBIT increased by 44.7% to 
$240.8 million.

Earnings per share increased 7.1% to 
6.0 cents and on an underlying basis 
increased 30.2% to 6.9 cents.

Cleanaway is in a very strong financial 
position. Our balance sheet is in 
excellent shape, with all our debt ratios 
well within our banking covenant 
requirements. Our average debt 
maturity at 30 June 2019 is 3.8 years 
and we have $318 million of headroom 
under our banking facilities. To further 
strengthen our debt portfolio, we are 
currently assessing the use of longer 
tenor debt.

Our strong financial and operational 
performance, and confidence in the 
future growth of the Company, has 
again allowed the Board to increase 
dividends paid to shareholders. The 
Board has declared a fully franked 
final dividend of 1.90 cents per share, 
payable on 3 October 2019. This 
represents an increase of 35.7% from 
the 1.40 cents final dividend paid 
last year.

Combined with the interim dividend of 
1.65 cents per share paid earlier in the 
year, the dividends declared in respect 
of FY2019 totalled 3.55 cents per 
share, an increase of 42.0% compared 
to the total dividend paid last year.

As shareholders would be aware, 
our mission is “to make a sustainable 
future possible”. This goes to the heart 
of why Cleanaway exists and how we 
as a business will continue to prosper. 
You can read about our sustainability 
initiatives in the Annual Report. Further 
enhancements to our sustainability 
metrics are currently being worked on, 
and I look forward to reporting this to 
shareholders next year. 

Consistent with the enhanced focus 
on our sustainability metrics, we 
have recently renamed the Health, 
Safety & Environment Committee 
as the Sustainability Committee. The 
Committee will now be responsible 
for reviewing the Company’s 
strategies, systems, policies and 
practices in respect of the Company’s 
sustainability framework. 

As part of its usual succession 
planning activities, the Board is 
currently undertaking a search for a 
new Non-Executive Director. The new 
Non-Executive Director is expected to 
be female, which will improve diversity 
at the Board level. I hope to be able to 
update shareholders shortly in relation 
to the appointment.

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CEO’s Report

“Our journey from being a good company to a great 
one continues, and I am again pleased to present to 
our shareholders a set of results that continues to 
reflect strong growth across all our operating segments.”

management company in Australia. 
We have a diversified portfolio of 
assets and services, we are the market 
leader in every sector in which we 
operate, and our network of prized 
waste infrastructure assets is second 
to none across the country. When you 
combine this with the passion and 
quality of our people, our mission of 
“making a sustainable future possible” 
is not just a few words on paper, but 
an increasingly achievable reality.

Making sure our employees and 
contractors go home in the same 
condition they arrived at work remains 
and always will be our number one 
priority. Our business faces daily 
operational and situational hazards, 
as most industrial, logistics and 
infrastructure businesses do, but this 
is no reason why we cannot work 
towards our target of Goal Zero.

While a further 8.1% decline in our 
Total Recordable Injury Frequency 
Rate (TRIFR) during the past twelve 
months can be considered a positive, 
we are not satisfied with our safety 
performance. We still have work to 

Over the past four years we have been 
progressively implementing strategies 
to take Cleanaway from just being a 
good company, to becoming a great 
one. Again, I am pleased to report 
that we have taken further significant 
steps towards the achievement of that 
goal and FY2019 has been another 
year of strong growth across all our 
business segments.

The strategies that we have 
implemented and the performance 
culture that has been fostered 
throughout the Company are major 
drivers of our success.

Over this past year we increased 
our position as the premier waste 

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do to reach our Goal Zero target. 
Our focus is very clear.

An area of change we are seeing in 
the safety risk profile is the level of 
drivers’ attentiveness on the roads. 
This doesn’t just relate to our drivers, 
but to all drivers, as the distractions 
from mobile phones and traffic 
congestion can divert attention away 
from the road. A key priority for us in 
FY2020 is working with all our drivers 
to ensure they can maintain maximum 
attentiveness on our roads.

Last year, a major highlight was the 
acquisition of Tox Free Solutions 
Limited (Toxfree) a business that is 
highly complementary to our existing 
business and further enhances our 
total waste management offering.

After owning Toxfree for just over 
twelve months, I can state without 
hesitation that the acquisition has 
been good for Cleanaway, good 
for all our stakeholders and good 
for the industry. The integration of 
the business is progressing very well 
and running to plan. We remain 
confident of achieving the $35 million 
in synergies we identified at the time 
of the acquisition by June 2020. 

In November 2018 we announced 
a change to our operating segments. 
This was done to ensure alignment 
to the new Cleanaway Operating 
Model and organisational structure. 
The three new operating segments 
are Solid Waste Services, Industrial 
& Waste Services, and Liquid Waste 
& Health Services.

All three operating segments 
recorded improved performance 
when compared to the previous 
corresponding period:

•  Solid Waste Services reported 

increases in net revenue, EBITDA 
and EBIT of 23.0%, 23.5% and 
28.1% respectively.

•  Industrial & Waste Services reported 
increases in net revenue, EBITDA 
and EBIT of 84.0%, 146.6% and 
341.2% respectively. 

•  Liquid Waste & Health Services 

reported increases in net revenue, 
EBITDA and EBIT of 53.5%, 60.3% 
and 46.7% respectively. 

A more detailed analysis of the 
performance of our operating 
segments can be found on subsequent 
pages of this Annual Report.

In total, our Group underlying results 
for FY2019 were strong:

•  Net revenue increased 34.8% to 

$2,109.1 million.

•  EBITDA increased 35.9% to 

$461.6 million.

•  EBIT increased 44.7% to 

$240.8 million.

•  EBITDA to net revenue margin 

expanded 20 basis points to 21.9%.

I should point out that this growth was 
achieved by a combination of organic 
growth and the contribution from 
the acquisition of Toxfree. Taking into 
consideration the results of Toxfree 
for FY2018 and combining them with 
the Cleanaway results for the same 
period and then comparing them to 

our FY2019 results, our net revenues 
and EBITDA grew organically by 
6.4% and 12.7% respectively.

It has always been our view that a 
well-managed waste management 
company should be able to generate 
significant free cash flow through 
a disciplined approach to cash and 
capital expenditure. I am pleased to 
report that this discipline has been 
maintained in FY2019, with our 
free cash flow increasing 76.4% 
to $206.4 million during the year. 
Continuing to drive growth in earnings 
and cash flow will further enhance 
shareholder returns.

During the year we continued to 
strengthen our network of prized 
infrastructure assets, a strategy we 
have termed our ‘Footprint 2025’. 
At the heart of this strategy is the 
optimisation of the waste value chain 
from collection to disposal, with a 
particular focus on resource recovery. 
We are committed to putting the 
infrastructure in place to be able 
to sustainably manage the waste 
generated across Australia – now and 
well into the future. 

Examples of our Footprint 2025 
strategy projects completed during 
the year include:

•  Completion of a waste transfer 
station and resource recovery 
facility in Sydney licensed to process 
300,000 tonnes of putrescible waste 
each year.

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composting and is diverting over 
100,000 tonnes of waste from 
landfill each year.

•  Acquisition of a 50% interest in 

ResourceCo’s new Resource Recovery 
Facility located in western Sydney. 
The facility has the capacity to 
process up to 250,000 tonnes of 
waste material and convert it into 
a process engineered fuel to be used 
in the cement industry locally and 
offshore, diverting material that was 
previously destined for landfill.
•  The upgrade to a contaminated 

soil treatment facility in 
Sydney, the only facility of its 
kind capable of processing 
asbestos-contaminated soils.

•  A transfer station in Perth which 

has considerably strengthened our 
post collection processing facilities 
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Footprint 2025 strategy are planned 
for FY2020, especially around 
downstream resource recovery, the 
Health sector and Energy from Waste. 
I look forward to reporting to you on 
these developments over the course 
of next year.

This expansion of our network 
of prized infrastructure assets allows 
us to be highly competitive when 
it comes to winning new contracts.

Earlier in this report I mentioned 
the performance culture that has 
been fostered within Cleanaway. 
One way this has been achieved 
is by providing clarity to all our 
employees via the implementation 
of Our Cleanaway Way.

Our Cleanaway Way is our strategy 
on a page. It was designed to create 
a common language and narrative 
across the organisation, and ensure 
we are all aligned in our efforts 
to take our business from good 
to great. Following the acquisition 
and integration of Toxfree, and 
in addition to the organic growth 
we’ve experienced over the past four 
years, we refreshed and relaunched 
Our Cleanaway Way to better 
represent the business we are today. 
We are working hard to deliver on 
Our Mission “to make a sustainable 
future possible” and make 
Our Vision a reality.

I am sure that shareholders have 
noticed the increased government 
and media attention regarding the 
challenges facing the recycling industry 
in Australia. To ensure sustainability, 
we need to work together towards 
developing a circular economy in 
Australia. This will require changing the 
way products are designed, produced, 
sold and used to minimise waste 
and reduce environmental impact. 
A circular economy is impossible 
without a well-functioning waste 
management industry, underpinned 

by first class infrastructure, credible 
and high quality operators, robust 
government policies and initiatives, 
and an educated community.

We have provided details regarding 
these challenges further in the 
annual report.

Finally, I would like to thank the Board 
for the support given to me and to the 
leadership team over this past year. 

In closing, I need to acknowledge 
the efforts of the more than 5,900 
people who make Cleanaway the 
company that it is and work hard 
each day to make a sustainable future 
possible. It is a team I am privileged 
to lead, as it is their commitment 
to ensuring that our customers are 
serviced and all waste is processed 
in a sustainable manner, that 
is the real key to our success. 

Vik Bansal
Chief Executive Officer and 
Managing Director

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Four years ago we launched our Footprint 
2025 strategy to make sure that we 
have the right infrastructure in place 
to sustainably manage the waste 
generated by Australians well into the 
future – with an ever-increasing focus 
on resource recovery.

Our network of prized infrastructure assets 
strategically located across Australia 
provide the right solution in the right 
location to increase resource recovery and 
support the needs of local communities. 
During FY2019, we’ve continued to 
expand our network to include innovative 
treatment and processing capabilities 
which ensure that as little residual material 
as possible is left to be disposed of.

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Western Australia

•  New material recycling facility

•  Two new transfer stations

we care... about our footprint

Queensland

•  New transfer station
•  New paper recycling facility
•  Upgrade to oil recycling facility

New South Wales
•  New Container Deposit Scheme  

sorting line

•  New Western Sydney transfer station 

and resource recovery centre
•  Cleanaway ResourceCo refuse 

derived fuel facility

•  Base oil recycling facility 
•  New contaminated soil 

treatment facility

•  Additional PFAS processing capacity

Victoria

•  New transfer station
•  Doubling of electricity generation 

capacity at Melbourne Regional Landfill

•  Planning permit for Melbourne 

Regional Landfill till 2046

•  Upgraded material recycling facility
•  New organic waste treatment facility
•  New food waste de-packaging facility
•  Consolidated C&I/Municipal depot

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South Australia

•  Three transfer stations and a resource 

recovery facility acquired

•  Height rise extension approval for 

Inkerman landfill 

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Solid Waste Services

As Australia’s market leader for the collection 
and processing of solid waste and recyclables, 
we serve more than 140,000 commercial and 
industrial businesses, and over 95 municipal councils.

Net Revenue

$1,362.3m
p23.0%

EBITDA

$352.8m
p23.5%

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EBITDA

Net revenue ($ million)

1,362.3

1,107.3

FY2019

FY2018

EBITDA ($ million)

EBITDA margin (%)

EBIT ($ million)

EBIT margin (%)

Represents underlying results.

352.8

25.9

204.0

15.0

FY2019 
V FY2018

23.0%

23.5%

285.7

25.8

+10bps

159.2

14.4

28.1%

+60bps

We’re trusted to collect, sort and 
process household and business 
waste, and our investment in material 
recovery facilities and transfer stations 
across Australia means that we can 
sort and recover more recyclable 
commodities. Anything which can’t 
be recycled is securely disposed of in 
our highly engineered landfills. And 
it doesn’t end there. We’re investing 
in additional network capacity to 
collect naturally produced landfill gas 
across our landfills, using it to generate 
electricity which we return to the grid, 
reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

Over FY2019, Net Revenue increased 
by 23.0% to $1.36 billion. This growth 
was driven by a number of factors, 
including increases in both volume 
and price, as well as the full ramp up 
and operation of major contracts. 
These include the NSW Central Coast 
Municipal contract and the Brisbane 
City Council resource recovery and post 
collections contract. The addition of the 
Toxfree Solids business in North-West 
Western Australia, the Northern 
Territory and Northern Queensland 
also contributed to this growth.

EBITDA increased by 23.5% to 
$352.8 million, and EBIT was up 
28.1% to $204.0 million. Both profit 
margins also increased over the year.

The introduction of China’s National 
Sword policy in early 2018 has had 
a significant impact on the waste 
industry globally. Volatility in the 
commodities supply chain has led 
to increased sorting costs and 
instability in commodity pricing. 
We are currently reassessing our 
customer pricing structures to 
better reflect the costs incurred 
in the processing of recyclables.

We are firm in our belief that the 
market changes witnessed as a result 
of China’s National Sword will create 
opportunities for businesses like 
ours. Through continued investment 
in our Footprint 2025 Strategy, we 
are growing our network of prized 
infrastructure assets across the country 
– allowing us to collect and sort more 
recyclables, producing higher quality 
commodity streams, and ultimately 
supporting a sustainable on-shore 
circular economy.

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City of Sydney 
Municipal Contract

During FY2019, Cleanaway was 
awarded a multi-year contract 
with the City of Sydney to provide 
general waste, recycling, garden 
organics, hard waste, and electronic 
waste collections. The contract 
includes 26 new vehicles, all enabled 
with Cleanaway’s award-winning 
Cleanaview technology. The 
Cleanaview platform collects data 
from onboard cameras to track 
collections and service events, 
as well as provide insights to 
reduce contamination, improve 
recycling and increase truck safety 
in the community.

In June 2019, Cleanaway celebrated 
the opening of a new depot in 
Hillsdale, which will support the 
City of Sydney contract. Cleanaway 
is also working closely with the 
council to help residents improve 
landfill diversion and recycling 
rates through our education team.

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Industrial & Waste Services
Cleanaway’s Industrial & Waste Services provides a range 
of specialised services to more than 2,000 customers 
in the Infrastructure and Resources markets, including 
drain cleaning, non-destructive digging, vacuum loading, 
high pressure cleaning, and pipeline maintenance.

Net revenue ($ million)

341.9

185.8

84.0%

FY2019

FY2018

FY2019 
V FY2018

EBITDA ($ million)

EBITDA margin (%)

EBIT ($ million)

EBIT margin (%)

Represents underlying results.

46.6

13.6

22.5

6.6

18.9

10.2

5.1

2.7

146.6%

+340bps

341.2%

+390bps

In FY2019, net revenue increased 84.0% to $341.9 million with both EBITDA 
and EBIT growing 146.6% and 341.2% respectively. Profit margins also showed 
strong growth over the year.
This growth was in part driven by the acquisition of Toxfree, with the segment 
generating modest organic growth after taking into consideration the completion 
of the major Toxfree Wheatstone contract in Western Australia that was 
completed in FY2018.
Following the FY2018 Toxfree acquisition, this segment has been significantly 
streamlined with a new organisational structure in place which is designed to 
improve customer focus and the specialisation of technical abilities and assets.

Net Revenue

$341.9m
p84.0%

EBITDA

$46.6m
p146.6%

46.6

13.6

6.6

10.2

10.3

18.9

18.2

2.7

2.4

17

18

19

EBITDA MARGIN

EBIT MARGIN

EBITDA

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Samantha Shaw, Head of Audit and Risk on site with Tammy O’Connor, King Kira 
Group owner and Cleanaway’s Aboriginal Contracts & Engagement Manager.

King Kira Group Pty Ltd is a 100% 
Aboriginal female owned business 
providing environmental integrated 
services. Their ethos is “our land” 
which guides their environmental 
management to ensure it remains 
sustainable for future generations.

King Kira also endeavour to engage 
local people, contractors and suppliers 
to be part of their journey. Their 
footprint extends throughout Western 
Australia into the Pilbara Region where 
they continually build relationships with 
local people, suppliers and clients.

King Kira and PTK provide waste 
management and recycling services, 
primarily in the mining, oil and gas, 
government, and infrastructure 
industries. Some of their key services 
include solid waste, bulk liquid 
waste, landfill management, resource 
recovery, and scrap metal reclamation, 
along with Aboriginal professional 
labour hire services.

King Kira and Cleanaway have come 
together under a Joint Venture PTK 
Environmental Services (PTK). King 

Kira Group owner, Tammy O’Connor, 
has also joined Cleanaway as our 
Aboriginal Contracts & Engagement 
Manager. Tammy is a Traditional 
Owner from the Pilbara region 
with family connection through 
the Nyiyaparli and Palyku Aboriginal 
groups, and links to Kariyarra and 
Ngarluma people through her 
Grandmother. King Kira is named for 
her daughters, Kingston and Shakira.

Tammy was born in Port Hedland and 
raised in Marble Bar. Having grown 
up in the Pilbara region, Tammy has 
a wealth of knowledge and insight 
about the local community and native 
title, providing education and guidance 
to achieve successful outcomes for 
local communities. 

Tammy studied at Curtin University 
and undertook a Diploma in Education 
before working in local community 
remote sites. We’re proud to welcome 
Tammy to the team, and to continue 
to grow our partnership with King Kira 
through PTK Environmental Services.

Strengthening 
ties in Northern 
Australia through 
King Kira and PTK

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Liquid Waste & Health Services
Cleanaway’s Liquid Waste & Health Services comprises 
four national, strategic business units, including: Liquid 
Waste Services, Technical & Environmental Services, 
Hydrocarbons, and Health Services

Net Revenue

$495.0m
p53.5%

FY2019

FY2018

FY2019 
V FY2018

Net revenue ($ million)

495.0

322.4

EBITDA ($ million)

EBITDA margin (%)

EBIT ($ million)

EBIT margin (%)

Represents underlying results.

86.9

17.6

54.0

10.9

54.2

16.8

36.8

11.4

53.5%

60.3%

+80bps

46.7%

(50)bps

EBITDA

$86.9m
p60.3%

86.9

54.2

17.6

40.7

16.8

15.7

11.4

10.9

10.7

17

18

19

EBITDA MARGIN

EBIT MARGIN

EBITDA

by production efficiencies following 
recent plant upgrades and improved 
oil price movement.

Demand for the processing of new 
hazardous waste streams such as 
PFAS and solvents is increasing as 
government authorities recognise 
the need for the safe disposal 
of these materials.

The volumes of bulk hazardous and 
non-hazardous liquids decreased 
during the year. The Liquid 
Waste Services business has been 
restructured and resized and we 
remain confident that improved 
performance from this business 
will be achieved.

The segment generates revenue 
and earnings from the collection, 
treatment, processing, refining, 
recycling and destruction of 
hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, 
Hydrocarbons (used oil recycling), 
chemical waste, specialised package 
and hazardous waste, and e-waste.

Services to the Health Services sector 
include the safe treatment and 
disposal of health-related waste, 
which includes sharps management, 
medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, 
healthcare hazardous waste, and 
quarantine waste.

Net revenue increased 53.5% to 
$495.0 million with both EBITDA 
and EBIT growing 60.3% and 
46.7% respectively in FY2019. 
The EBITDA margin also increased 
during the year.

The Health Services and Technical 
& Environmental Services businesses 
performed well during the year 
and continues to deliver improved 
results. The Hydrocarbons business 
also performed well, mainly driven 

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Closing the loop on 
sharps containers 
manufacturing 
through ASP Group

In March 2019, Cleanaway completed 
a strategic acquisition of the ASP 
Group, a healthcare services and 
plastics manufacturing business in 
Western Sydney, bringing together 
two of Australia’s market leading, 
but highly complementary, medical 
sharps waste businesses.

Daniels Health leads the market for 
reusable sharps containers, whilst 
ASP leads the market in personal 
sharps containers, through products 
including FITPACK™ and FITTUBE™, 
as well as metal community disposal 
bins and vending machines.

ASP Group manufactures high quality 
sharps containers onshore at St Marys 
in Western Sydney. This allows us to 
review the full supply chain of medical 
containers supplied to the Australian 
market and explore new ways to 
close the loop on plastic waste.

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Bringing our

mission
to life

In FY2020 we will formalise the alignment from 
Our Mission, through our operations, to globally 
recognised Environmental, Social and Corporate 
Governance (ESG) standards.

Our Mission is to make a sustainable future possible 
for all our stakeholders. This includes making a 
sustainable future possible for people and the planet 
supported by sustainable financial performance.

Alignment to ESG standards supports our refreshed 
strategy, Our Cleanaway Way and is the next step 
in our sustainability journey.

Aligning with 
recognised standards
To formalise our commitment, 
we will begin reporting against 
globally recognised ESG 
standards by the end of FY2020, 
including the United Nation’s 
Sustainable Development Goals 
(SDGs) and the Sustainability 
Accounting Standards Board 
(SASB) Standards.

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Making a sustainable future possibleBringing our

Sust ain abi lit y 

/

For us, it means building on strong foundations:

People 
Focusing on the safety and wellbeing 
of our people, our customers and the 
communities in which we operate; and 
a workplace which values diversity, 
equality and inclusion.

Markets
Working in partnership with our 
customers to improve service and help 
them achieve their sustainability goals.

Assets
Minimising our environmental impact 
through the responsible management 
of our assets as well as exploring 
and investing in new technologies.

To deliver enduring results:

Financial 
Managing risks and creating value for all our stakeholders 
through a focus on sustainable financial performance 
to deliver financial returns for our investors, and the 
strength to continue to invest in new infrastructure 
and technologies to deliver on Our Mission.

Earth
By continuing to invest in our Footprint 2025, investing 
in the infrastructure, technology and innovation to close 
the loop and contribute to a viable circular economy 
in Australia, we will help to change the landscape of 
recycling and residual waste management in Australia.

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FoundaPeopleMarketsAssetsFinancialsEarth 
 
Making a sustainable future possible

A better way for

people

A better place to work

We’re working hard to make a sustainable future 
possible for people – both for our employees and 
for the communities in which we work – through 
a focus on safety, wellbeing and equality.

Building strength 
through diversity
Our workforce is made up of people 
from all walks of life. We know 
that diversity of backgrounds, skills, 
and experience brings a range of 
different perspectives which can 
create a more robust business, better 
able to embrace the challenges our 
industry faces, and be open to the 
new and unique opportunities that 
these challenges bring. Reflecting the 
communities in which we work also 
helps continue to strengthen our ties 
and connection with our communities.

Balancing gender – attracting 
and retaining key talent to lead 
from the front
We know that increased female 
representation at senior levels drives 
increased female participation across 
all levels of our business. So, in 
FY2019, we continued our focus 
on increasing female representation 
at senior levels, with a particular 
emphasis on promoting from within.

Each year we submit an annual gender 
report to the Workplace Gender 
and Equality Agency (WGEA). Key 
highlights and improvements from the 
defined period of April 2018 to March 
2019 include: 

•  An increase of females in 

management roles from 18% 
to 20% in 2019.

•  An increase of female workforce 
participation from 18% to 19% 
in 2019.

We were also pleased to see female 
promotions (as a percentage of all 
promotions) increase from 40.2% 
in 2018 to 47.4% in 2019:

•  21.2% of all manager promotions 

were awarded to women (compared 
to 18.6% in 2018 and 12.2% 
in 2017).

•  64.2% of all non-manager 

promotions were awarded to women 
(compared with 58.8% in 2018 and 
41.2% in 2017).

Female representation in our Enterprise 
Leadership Team (ELT) has also 
increased, with females now making 
up 16% of the ELT, up from 14% 
in 2018.

In FY2020 we will continue to 
improve how we attract and retain 
high potential female employees in 
key roles and encourage women to 
seek employment at all levels within 
Cleanaway through our new female 
talent attraction campaign which 
is currently under development.

Innovate – Reconciliation 
Action Plan (RAP)  
2018–2020
In FY2019, we launched our second 
RAP, Innovate – continuing our 
commitment to embracing and 
encouraging reconciliation within 
and across our business. We recognise 
the importance of respect for 
and engagement with Aboriginal 
and Torres Strait Islander peoples 
and their communities, and are 
committed to closing the gap.

This commitment includes a focus 
on education, employment and 
community health and safety. 
We know that progress in one area 
helps further progress in other areas. 
Improving education opportunities 
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 
peoples helps to increase employment 
rates – both within Cleanaway and 
across our industry. Our commitment 
to training and partnerships, including 
our Aboriginal and Torres Strait 
Islander Traineeship Programs provide 
opportunities for education, learning 
and growth, which ultimately leads 
to better employment outcomes.

In FY2020, to encourage greater 
participation in available traineeship 
programs, both from Aboriginal and 
Torres Strait Islander communities 

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Making a sustainable future possibleVALUES 2019 - 22 MARCH

Home Safe

Stronger

Together

Integrity

We Make

A Difference

VALUES 2019 - 22 MARCH

VALUES 2019 - 22 MARCH

Home Safe

Stronger

Together

Integrity

We Make

A Difference

Home Safe

Home Safe

Stronger

Stronger

Together

Together

Integrity

Integrity

We Make

We Make

A Difference

A Difference

Home Safe

Home Safe

Stronger
Together

Stronger
Together

Home Safe

Integrity

Integrity

Stronger
Together
We Make
A Difference

We Make
A Difference

Integrity

We Make
A Difference

Home Safe

Stronger Together

Integrity

We Make A Difference

A better place to work

Home Safe

Home Safe

Stronger
Together

Stronger
Together

We take responsibility for 
our personal safety, as well 
Integrity
as that of our team.  We are 
committed to Goal Zero, 
because everyone deserves 
to go Home Safe, every day.

Integrity

Building from a place of 
strength, we are focused on 
We Make
We Make
creating something stronger 
A Difference
A Difference
than the sum of our parts 
each and every day.

Home Safe

Home Safe

Stronger Together

Stronger Together

Integrity

Integrity

We Make A Difference

We Make A Difference

We take responsibility for 

We take responsibility for 

our personal safety, as well 

our personal safety, as well 

as that of our team.  We are 

as that of our team.  We are 

committed to Goal Zero, 

committed to Goal Zero, 

because everyone deserves 

because everyone deserves 

to go Home Safe, every day.

to go Home Safe, every day.

Building from a place of 
strength, we are focused on 
creating something stronger 
than the sum of our parts 
each and every day.

Building from a place of 
strength, we are focused on 
creating something stronger 
than the sum of our parts 
each and every day.

We do the right thing 
We do the right thing 
– no matter what.  
– no matter what.  
Holding ourselves to higher 
Holding ourselves to higher 
standards, we say what 
standards, we say what 
we mean, and we do
we mean, and we do
 what we say. 
 what we say. 

We are proud of what we do 
We are proud of what we do 
to make a sustainable future 
to make a sustainable future 
possible – for our employees, 
possible – for our employees, 
our customers, our investors, 
our customers, our investors, 
the communities in which we 
the communities in which we 
work, and the planet.
work, and the planet.

We do the right thing 
– no matter what.  
Holding ourselves to higher 
standards, we say what 
we mean, and we do
 what we say. 

We are proud of what we do 
to make a sustainable future 
possible – for our employees, 
our customers, our investors, 
the communities in which we 
work, and the planet.

Our ‘new’ Values – built by 
Our People
We are a diverse team – with people 
performing vastly different roles across 
the breadth of the country. We come 
from different backgrounds, different 
educational paths, and all have different 
employment histories. This is where 
Our Values play such an important role. 
First introduced in 2015, they articulate 
what we can expect from each other 
– essentially, they are how we behave. 
In late 2018, following the integration 
of Toxfree and Daniels Health, we set 
about asking our team what should 
make up Our ‘new’ Values to ensure 
they represent who we are today. 

In line with this, Cleanaway 
envisages the full participation 
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait 
Islander peoples in our business 
and are committed to providing 
a work environment that is culturally 
safe, sensitive and supportive 
to all employees. Our second 
Reconciliation Action Plan outlines 
our vision and our commitment to 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 
peoples’ inclusion in our operations 
and partnerships, both now and 
into the future.

Our Innovate RAP is available 
on our website.

and from industry, we will showcase 
a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait 
Islander peoples’ success stories to 
demonstrate the real and positive 
difference that can be made to their 
communities. These will range from 
inspirational stories of individuals 
within communities, to highlighting 
the opportunities available 
for businesses. 

At Cleanaway, we endorse the vision 
of a nation which values Aboriginal 
and Torres Strait Islander heritage, 
cultures and peoples and recognises 
their unique position as the original 
custodians of Australia. We take 
responsibility for ensuring our business 
reflects the values of inclusion and 
diversity throughout our workforce. 
We recognise the contributions that 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 
peoples have made, and continue 
to make, within our organisation 
and local communities.

In early 2019, we introduced Our ‘new’ 
Values – as part of Our Cleanaway Way.

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A better approach to

safety

At Cleanaway, we believe that everyone should 
be able to go Home Safe every day. As we continue 
to work toward Goal Zero, the safety of our people 
and the communities in which we work is at the heart 
of everything we do, and every decision we make.

We remain firm advocates for visible 
safety leadership across our business. 
We also believe that safety is a 
personal responsibility for every staff 
member. Further to this, through 
FY2019, we have also focused on the 
quality of our lead indicators to ensure 
we are working proactively to ensure 
the safety of our team.

It is through this combined top-down 
and bottom-up approach that we 
believe we will reach Goal Zero by 
choice not by chance.

FY2019 Safety 
Performance
One of our key safety performance 
measures continues to be our Total 
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate 
(TRIFR), calculated based on the 
number of recordable injuries for every 
million hours worked.

At the end of FY2019, Cleanaway’s 
TRIFR has continued to decline, down 
8.1% from 6.2 for FY2018 to 5.7, 
an overall 78.6% reduction in TRIFR 
since FY2012.

Whilst it’s encouraging to see a 
continued reduction over time, 
we firmly believe that any injury is 
avoidable, and we remain focused 
on our journey toward Goal Zero.

Leading the way to 
embed safety across our 
business
TRIFR allows us to measure the 
outcome and overall effectiveness 
of the safety measures put in 
place across the year, producing 
a quantitative result. 

To help us continue to reduce TRIFR 
over time as we work towards Goal 
Zero, we have remained focused on 
lead safety indicators – not only at 
management levels, but across our 
entire team.

In FY2019 we have shifted our focus 
from the quantity to the quality of our 
lead indicators by:
•  Improving visible safety leadership 
and understanding of our worksite 
safety processes, by ensuring 
members of the leadership team 
engage in safety conversations 
with their teams through our 
Safety Walks.

•  Ensuring our workplaces are 

inspected and potential hazards 
identified to proactively control 
them before they can cause 
an injury.

•  Verification of our corrective 

actions, ensuring timely closure 
of actions from our activities 
that verify our safety processes 
and behaviours.

•  Mandating HSE training completion 
at all organisational levels to ensure 
our drivers and operators are 
licensed and authorised to complete 
their role safely.

Managing material 
safety risks
Each year we perform a review 
of critical health and safety risks 
and associated controls, to ensure 
the risks remain representative of 
our operations and reflect current 
knowledge. This year’s review 
has considered activities of the 
combined enterprise comprising 
heritage Cleanaway, Toxfree and 
Daniels Health.

In FY2019 we focused on controls 
to reduce residual risk, including:
•  Developing Health & Safety work 

plan to embed key controls.

•  Focusing on plant and pedestrian 

interactions and traffic 
management at our sites. 

•  Standardisation of risk controls 

as part of the integration activities. 
This has seen the adoption of 
controls from within Toxfree, 
into the Cleanaway Health & 
Safety Risk Control framework.

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5.7
s
78.6%

(since FY2012)

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

•  Commenced standardisation of 

policies and management of high-
risk activities.

Safety is in our hands
During the first half of FY2019 hand 
laceration injuries represented 23% 
of all recordable injuries in our TRIFR. 
Cleanaway selected a preferred national 
supplier for personal protective 
equipment and implemented an 
approved catalogue of items that 
included setting a ‘glove cut 3’ minimum 
standard for operational manual tasks. 
Through this new glove standard and 
a campaign focused on ‘gloves on’, 
the frequency of recordable hand 
laceration injuries in the second half 
of FY2019 decreased by 40%.

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Ongoing effectiveness of key controls 
for managing critical health and 
safety risks are reviewed as part of 
our significant incident management 
process and audit program.

Integrating safety to 
reach Goal Zero
During FY2019, we commenced the 
integration of the Daniels Health and 
Toxfree, Health & Safety Management 
System with Cleanaway’s Health 
& Safety Management System. 
Integration is based on adopting the 
best systems and practises of Toxfree, 
Daniels Health and Cleanaway. 
Key highlights of the Health 
& Safety integration:
•  Aligning the resourcing of the 

Health & Safety function to the new 
Cleanaway Operating Model.
•  Transition of Toxfree and Daniels 
Health into the Comcare Scheme, 
from its state-based safety 
regulators.

•  Selection of MyOSH as the new 

enterprise Health & Safety platform, 
to enable our journey to Goal 
Zero through operational insight 
of our HSEQ data at all levels of 
the organisation.

 Sustainability / 
Making a sustainable future possible

Better

community &
    customer

partnerships

$805,000+

Invested in Australian  
communities

In FY2019, we continued to engage with Australian 
communities to encourage better recycling 
behaviours – at work, home and school.

800

Education programs held 
nationally

27,780+

Students engaged in school-
based education programs 
nationally

50+

Community information  
sessions at various locations  
around the country

Continuing to improve 
our customer journey
During FY2019, we continued to invest 
in our people, systems and processes 
to improve our customer experience 
across all touchpoints – from the 
initial account set up and ensuring 
the success of the first collection or 
service, through ongoing customer 
service and operational service delivery 
to timely and accurate invoicing.

With a renewed focus on customer 
service metrics across the board, we’ve 
seen performance improve over the 
past year. Plans are in place to continue 
these improvements into FY2020.

In FY2019, we continued to 
partner with our customers and 
invest in new technologies and 
processes to help them achieve their 
sustainability goals. Our journey 
continues as we work towards further 
digitisation to deliver a step change 
in our service performance and 
customer experience in FY2020. 

Customised online 
learning with Greenius
Greenius is Cleanaway’s custom-built 
online learning system to help our 
customers reduce contamination and 
increase sustainability rates. Fully 
customisable modules teach users 
about the waste hierarchy, which 
recycling services are available to them 
and how to put the right thing in the 
right bin. Targeted at national and 
key accounts customers, as well as 
municipal councils, Greenius is a great 
tool to help our customers use our 
services better.

Engaging online 
communities for 
waste education
For National Recycling Week, 
we launched a back-to-basics recycling 
campaign simplifying the commingled 
recycling bin to just five recyclable 
items. The ‘Simply5 It’ campaign 
made it easy to address contamination 
in household recycling bins. The 
downloadable resources, videos and 
tips from Cleanaway’s sustainability 
experts reached almost 500,000 
residents, businesses and councils 
on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Making a sustainable future possiblecommunity &

    customer

partnerships

Our new website – making 
it easier for customers
Launched in mid-2019, our new website 
brings together the combined total 
waste management service offering 
of our integrated business, with 
a fresh, customer-led design approach. 
The user experience makes it easier 
for our customers to find and book 
services, transact with us through 
the My Account portal or find the 
best solutions for their industry.

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Managing our

assets

to minimise our impact

As Australia’s leading waste management, industrial 
and environmental services company, we understand 
our responsibilities to all our stakeholders, including the 
community in which we operate, customers, regulators and 
shareholders. Australians trust us to safely and sustainably 
manage their waste – a responsibility we take seriously.

We are focused on providing strong 
environmental leadership and 
partnership across our operations to 
drive better environmental outcomes 
– including regulatory performance, 
strategic programs and stronger 
engagement with our stakeholders.

We operate within the regulatory 
framework of each state’s environment 
pollution laws, which requires 
many of our prized assets to hold 
environmental protection licences 
to operate. 

We aim to manage all our operations 
within the limits set by site licenses 
and the law, and we have appropriate 
systems in place, combined with 
regular monitoring and review, 
to ensure that we do this. Our 
environmental management system 
is externally certified to ISO14001 by 
an international, accredited body. In 
addition, we run an internal ‘second 
line of defence’ program which forms 
the basis to our approach to sound 
environmental governance. 

Whilst we comply with our legal 
obligations, Cleanaway recognises 
that there are still ways that the 
collection, treatment and disposal 
of waste that has the potential to 
interact with communities and the 

environment. That is why we strive 
to go above and beyond compliance, 
looking to continually improve the way 
we operate our prized assets that set 
Cleanaway apart from other waste 
management companies. 

diesel fleet, whilst delivering improved 
environmental outcomes. Once the trial 
has been completed, these vehicles will 
join our fleet as permanent fixtures, with 
more electric vehicles planned for the 
coming year.

With one of the largest fleets on 
Australian roads, the combustion 
of diesel fuels remains one of the 
largest contributors to our Scope 
1 greenhouse gas emissions, 
contributing approximately 25%.

Over FY2019, we have further 
expanded on a range of initiatives 
which aim to reduce the impact of our 
fleet operations on the environment 
– whilst maintaining the safety, 
efficiency and reliability of our fleet.

One such initiative is the introduction 
of our first Electric Vehicles.

Introducing our first 
Electric Vehicles
In FY2019, we were proud to introduce 
our first Electric Vehicles, delivering 
zero tailpipe emissions. The vehicles 
were part of an initial trial, run from our 
Perry Road Super Site in Dandenong 
Victoria, to ensure the vehicles can 
meet the same service levels as our 

We are also testing Diesel-Electric 
hybrid technology and are preparing to 
introduce our first hybrid vehicle into the 
City of Sydney in FY2020.

Company-wide standards require all 
new heavy vehicles to comply with 
Euro 5 emission levels at a minimum 
– and in FY2019, we have lifted this 
to meet Euro 6 emission levels where 
contractually required.

We have also commenced reviewing 
alternative fuels and assessing their 
suitability across our fleet. Wherever 
possible we are looking for fuel sources 
which can drive a circular economy 
such as compressed natural gas (CNG) 
and biodiesel.

Continuing to enhance 
Cleanaview
We have continued to enhance 
and rollout Cleanaview across our 
fleet, with more than 700 vehicles 
now running with the technology. 

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Making a sustainable future possibleassets

to minimise our impact

Cleanaview provides improved visibility 
and safety for our drivers and allows us 
to optimise our routes by maximising 
capacity and minimising wasted 
kilometres. It even allows our drivers 
to see the waste they’re collecting via 
cameras fitted in the hoppers of our 
side lift vehicles - allowing for early 
identification of contamination or 
problematic waste, such as controlled/
regulated waste or smoldering items. 
This provides for greater contamination 
reporting with images, which leads to 
more effective education campaigns.

Importantly, Cleanaview’s vastly 
improved reporting capabilities allows 
our municipal customers to provide 
better service to their customers with 
near real-time data on collection status 
and service.

Our fleet

  Heavy vehicles 

  Light vehicles 

  Yellow vehicles 

70%

15%

15%

Powered by 
sustainable energy
In May 2019 the first of our Electric 
Vehicles began a trial in Melbourne. 

Ensuring that we can maintain service 
levels is a key focus, delivering a 
consistent service each day for the 
households and businesses which 
rely on us, as well as reducing our 
tailpipe emissions. 

Significant noise reduction in the 
vehicles also make early morning or 
late-night collections possible for some 
waste streams in congested areas.

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Better

greenhouse 
gas management for a 

sustainable future

Cleanaway continues to take action on climate 
change by managing our greenhouse gas emissions. 
This is done through the responsible management 
of our landfill gas, increasing fuel and energy 
efficiency, and in helping our customers and the 
broader community manage their waste impacts. 

Expanding the footprint of our 
recycling assets and exploring the 
many options to reduce our carbon 
footprint underpins management 
of greenhouse gas emissions and our 
commitment to making a sustainable 
future possible. Our current areas of 
focus include:

•  Harnessing naturally produced 

gas from our landfills, to generate 
renewable electricity or for use 
by third parties as renewable fuel.

•  Introducing zero carbon electric 

vehicles into our fleet, and trialling 
alternative fuel vehicles such as 
Diesel-Electric hybrids.

•  Producing lower-carbon fuels from 
waste through our joint venture 
with ResourceCo, Australia’s first 
Process Engineered Fuel (PEF) plant 
in Wetherill Park, NSW.

•  Ensuring our fleet is maintained 
in top condition, optimising fuel 
efficiency and reducing greenhouse 
gas emissions as well as other 
tailpipe pollutants.

•  Improving the energy efficiency 

of our facilities.

•  Expanding our recycling and 
resource recovery operations 
to support the circular economy.
•  Educating our customers as well 

as communities, schools and other 
businesses on better recycling 
practices to help them realise the 
potential of resource recovery.
Cleanaway recognise and accept 
there is still more work to be 
done on reducing greenhouse gas 
emissions, and importantly helping 
our community reduce greenhouse 
gas emissions through sustainable 
management of waste.

Our total greenhouse gas emissions 
in FY19 were approximately 820kt 
CO2-e, of which over 95% were Scope 
1 emissions with the balance 
being Scope 2 emissions from the 
consumption of electricity.

The majority of our Scope 1 emissions 
came from the natural breakdown 
of waste in our landfills, contributing 
approximately 72% of our total 

Scope 1 emissions. Emissions from the 
use of fuels to run our vehicle fleet 
contributed approximately 25% of our 
total Scope 1 emissions, whilst the 
consumption of natural gas contributed 
approximately 3%.

Our ongoing focus in landfill gas 
management excellence, investment in 
new prized assets supporting increased 
recycling and resource recovery 
efforts, as well as improvements in 
fuel and energy efficiency is core to 
our management of greenhouse gas 
emissions for a sustainable future.

Cleanaway has a strong track record 
of carbon-related disclosure, having 
participated in the CDP (formerly the 
Carbon Disclosure Program) carbon 
reporting for more than 5 years. Our 
reporting on climate related matters 
will continue to evolve.

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Making a sustainable future possibleAs part of our commitment to making 
a sustainable future possible, we are 
continuing to expand landfill gas 
projects and collection infrastructure 
across the country.

Generating renewable 
energy from our landfills
As the most significant source of 
greenhouse gas emissions, our focus 
on the sustainable management of 
landfill gas is unrelenting.

Our landfill gas extraction initiatives 
go beyond legislative requirements 
to reduce the impact of landfills, whilst 
at the same time seeing the recovery 
of a valuable resource. This year we 
harnessed landfill gas to generate over 
135 million kWh of renewable power 
which was fed back into the electricity 
grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels 
for power generation.

Waste Audits 
– understanding 
for sustainability
Over the course of FY2019, we’ve 
undertaken more than 130 waste audits for 
our customers – helping them understand 
what makes up their waste, and how to 
divert more from landfill.

We partner with Officeworks, working 
toward zero waste to landfill, as part of 
their Positive Difference Plan 2020. We 
worked closely with them to learn as much 
as possible about their waste profile, 
which included store walk throughs, 
interviews with team members, and visual 
bin assessments to identify waste sources, 
disposal behaviours and opportunities for 
better waste management.

The next step was a deep dive into their 
waste. A team from Officeworks joined 
our Resource Recovery Specialist Manny 
Manatakis in Perth to sort through eight 
general waste bins. The team was surprised 
at the amount of easily recyclable waste 
being sent to landfill. By identifying those 
missed diversion opportunities, the team 
were able to workshop how they could 
change their behaviours to achieve their 
diversion targets. As a result of these 
initiatives, Officeworks’ recycling rates have 
increased from 76% in FY2018 to 82% in 
FY2019, and they continue to work towards 
a 90% recycling rate in FY2020.

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Corporate Information

Board of Directors

Mark Chellew

Vik Bansal

Ray Smith

Independent Non-
Executive Director and 
Chairman of the Board

Independent Non-
Executive Director since 
1 March 2013 and was 
appointed Chairman on 
30 September 2016.

Mark is a Non-Executive 
Director of Infigen Energy 
Limited (since September 
2017), Virgin Australia 
Holdings Limited (since 
January 2018) and Caltex 
Australia Limited (since 
April 2018). Formerly the 
Executive Chairman of 
Manufacturing Australia 
Limited (retired September 
2017) and the Managing 
Director and Chief Executive 
Officer of Adelaide Brighton 
Limited (retired May 2014).

Mark has over 40 years 
of experience in the building 
materials and related 
industries, including roles 
such as Managing Director 
of Blue Circle Cement in the 
United Kingdom and senior 
management positions 
within the CSR group 
of companies in Australia 
and the United Kingdom.

He holds a Bachelor 
of Science (Ceramic 
Engineering), Masters 
of Engineering (Mechanical 
Engineering) and a 
Graduate Diploma in 
Management.

Chief Executive Officer and 
Managing Director

Vik joined Cleanaway as 
Chief Executive Officer 
and Managing Director in 
August 2015.

With over 20 years’ 
experience in a range of 
executive roles in Australia, 
Asia and the United 
States, he has a proven 
track record of leading 
industrial organisations 
through significant growth, 
transition and improvement.

Vik was previously President 
and Chief Operating Officer 
of Valmont Industries Inc. – 
a US$3.3 billion NYSE listed 
global engineering and 
manufacturing company 
based out of Omaha, 
Nebraska USA. Prior to that 
he was Group President 
of the Global Engineered 
Infrastructure Products 
segment of Valmont Inc. 
and Group President 
Asia Pacific.

Vik has also held senior 
line leadership positions 
with One Steel Limited and 
Eaton Corporation. He holds 
a Bachelor of Electrical 
Engineering with Honours, 
an MBA, and has completed 
the Advanced Management 
Program at INSEAD. Vik is 
a Fellow of the Australian 
Institute of Company 
Directors and a Fellow of 
Engineers Australia. He is 
a founding Board member 
of the National Waste & 
Recycling Industry Council 
(NWRIC).

Independent 
Non-Executive Director
Chairman of the Audit and 
Risk Committee
Member of the 
Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee

Independent Non-Executive 
Director since 1 April 2011. 

Ray is currently a 
Non-Executive Director 
of K&S Corporation 
Ltd (since February 
2008). Formerly, he was 
Non-Executive Director of 
Crowe Horwath Australasia 
Limited (resigned January 
2015) and Warrnambool 
Cheese and Butter Factory 
Company Holdings Limited 
(resigned May 2014) and 
Trustee of the Melbourne 
and Olympic Parks Trust 
(retired November 2016).

Ray has significant 
corporate and financial 
experience in the areas 
of strategy, acquisitions, 
treasury and capital raisings, 
and was Chief Financial 
Officer of Smorgon Steel 
Limited Group for 11 
years. He holds tertiary 
qualifications in Commerce 
and is a Fellow of CPA 
Australia and a Fellow 
of the Australian Institute 
of Company Directors.

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Mike Harding

Terry Sinclair

Emma Stein

Philippe Etienne

Independent 
Non-Executive Director 
Chairman of the 
Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee
Member of the 
Sustainability Committee

Independent 
Non-Executive Director 
Member of the Audit and 
Risk Committee
Member of the 
Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee

Independent Non-Executive 
Director since 1 March 2013.

Independent Non-Executive 
Director since 1 April 2012. 

Mike is the Chairman 
of Downer EDI Limited 
(since November 2010), 
Lynas Corporation Ltd (since 
January 2015) and Horizon 
Oil Limited (since November 
2018). Formerly, Chairman 
of Roc Oil Company Limited 
(resigned December 2014) 
and Non-Executive Director 
of Santos Limited (resigned 
May 2014).

Mike has significant 
experience within industrial 
businesses, having previously 
held management positions 
around the world with 
British Petroleum (BP), 
including President and 
General Manager of BP 
Exploration Australia. He 
holds a Masters in Science, 
majoring in Mechanical 
Engineering.

Terry is a Non-Executive 
Director of Ovato Limited 
(effective October 2017) 
and is also a Director 
of a number of private 
companies, including 
Zoom2U as well as 
Chairman of GMDx Group. 
Formerly, he was the 
Chairman of Marrakech 
Road Pty Limited, Managing 
Director of Service Stream 
Limited, Chairman of AUX 
Investments (jointly owned 
by Qantas and Australia 
Post), Director of Sai 
Cheng Logistics (China), 
Director of Asia Pacific 
Alliance (HK) and Head of 
Corporate Development 
at Australia Post.

He also provides M&A 
advisory services to private 
equity and government 
clients. Terry has significant 
experience across 
Industrial, Resources and 
Consumer Services sectors, 
including 20 years in senior 
management roles in 
BHP (Minerals, Steel and 
Transport/Logistics).

Independent 
Non-Executive Director 
Member of the Audit and 
Risk Committee
Member of the 
Sustainability Committee

Independent 
Non-Executive Director
Chairman of the 
Sustainability Committee
Member of the Audit and 
Risk Committee

Independent Non-Executive 
Director since 1 August 2011.

Independent Non-Executive 
Director since 29 May 2014.

Emma is a Non-Executive 
Director of Alumina Limited 
(since February 2011) and 
Infigen Energy Limited 
(since September 2017).

Formerly, a Non-Executive 
Director of DUET Group 
(resigned May 2017) and 
Programmed Maintenance 
Services Ltd (resigned 
October 2017). Emma 
has significant corporate 
experience within industrial 
markets and was the 
UK Managing Director 
for French utility Gaz de 
France’s energy retailing 
operations.

She holds tertiary 
qualifications in Science 
and a Masters of Business 
Administration (MBA). 
She is an Honorary Fellow 
of the University of Western 
Sydney and a Fellow of 
the Australian Institute 
of Company Directors.

Philippe is a Non- Executive 
Director of Lynas Corporation 
Limited (since January 2015).

Formerly, the Managing 
Director and Chief Executive 
Officer of Innovia Security 
Pty Ltd (retired September 
2014) and Non-Executive 
Director of Sedgman 
Limited (February 2015 
to November 2015).

Philippe has held a range 
of other senior executive 
positions with Orica in 
Australia, the USA and 
Germany, including 
strategy and planning and 
responsibility for synergy 
delivery of large-scale 
acquisitions.

He holds a Bachelor of 
Science in Physiology and 
Pharmacology and a Masters 
of Business Administration 
(MBA). He is a Graduate of 
the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors and has 
completed post-graduate 
qualifications in marketing.

Note: The Health, Safety and Environment Committee was renamed the Sustainability Committee in August 2019

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Senior Executive Team

Brendan Gill
Chief Financial Officer
Brendan joined Cleanaway 
in September 2014. Brendan 
has more than 35 years 
of experience as a finance 
professional, mainly in the 
mining, steel and energy 
sectors. His career includes 
26 years at BHP in finance, 
including as Vice President 
Finance Carbon Steel, 
CFO for both the Stainless 
Steel Materials and Nickel 
businesses and Global Lead 
Risk Management & Audit. 

Since leaving BHP, Brendan 
has held CFO roles, most 
recently as CFO for Inova 
Resources (previously 
named Ivanhoe Australia). 
Brendan has a Bachelor 
of Business, is a member 
of CPA Australia and is a 
Graduate of the Australian 
Institute of Company 
Directors.

Mark Crawford
Executive General 
Manager, Solid Waste 
Services
Mark joined Cleanaway as 
Executive General Manager, 
Enterprise Services in 
February 2014 and was 
appointed Executive General 
Manager, Solid Waste 
Services in August 2017.

Mark has more than 
15 years’ operational 
experience gained in 
senior and executive roles. 
He has worked across 
Australia and Asia Pacific to 
integrate complex business 
models and has extensive 
transformation experience 
across all business 
disciplines.

Prior to joining Cleanaway, 
Mark held a number of 
general management 
roles at Australia 
Post, most recently as 
General Manager for 
the International business. 
Mark holds qualifications 
in Information Technology.

Vik Bansal
Chief Executive Officer and 
Managing Director
Vik joined Cleanaway as 
Chief Executive Officer 
and Managing Director in 
August 2015.

With over 20 years’ 
experience in a range of 
executive roles in Australia, 
Asia and the United 
States, he has a proven 
track record of leading 
industrial organisations 
through significant growth, 
transition and improvement.

Vik was previously President 
and Chief Operating Officer 
of Valmont Industries Inc. – 
a US$3.3 billion NYSE listed 
global engineering and 
manufacturing company 
based out of Omaha, 
Nebraska USA. Prior to that 
he was Group President 
of the Global Engineered 
Infrastructure Products 
segment of Valmont Inc. 
and Group President 
Asia Pacific.

Vik has also held senior 
line leadership positions 
with One Steel Limited and 
Eaton Corporation. He holds 
a Bachelor of Electrical 
Engineering with Honours, 
an MBA, and has completed 
the Advanced Management 
Program at INSEAD. Vik is 
a Fellow of the Australian 
Institute of Company 
Directors and a Fellow of 
Engineers Australia. He is 
a founding Board member 
of the National Waste & 
Recycling Industry Council 
(NWRIC).

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Tim Richards
Executive General 
Manager, Liquid Waste & 
Health Services
Tim joined Cleanaway as 
Executive General Manager, 
Liquid Waste & Health 
Services in August 2018. 
Prior to joining Cleanaway, 
Tim was the CEO for 
Tomra Cleanaway, the 
network operator for the 
NSW Container Deposit 
Scheme. He has held 
various senior and executive 
roles, including as CEO 
for Dexion Group and 
Divisional Chief Executive 
at Fletcher Building.

Tim has over 20 years’ 
experience in manufacturing 
industries across Australia 
and New Zealand and holds 
a Bachelor of Business, 
Accountancy and is a 
member of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants 
in Australia and New 
Zealand. Tim also completed 
the Advanced Management 
Program at Wharton.

Michael Bock
Executive General 
Manager, Enterprise 
Services and Integration
Michael joined Cleanaway 
in March 2018 as Executive 
General Manager (EGM), 
Integration and appointed 
as EGM, Enterprise Services 
and Integration in August 
2019. Before joining 
Cleanaway, Michael was 
a Senior Vice President 
in McKinsey & Company’s 
transformation practice. 

Michael has spent more 
than 20 years in executive 
roles, including seven years 
at ANZ Bank where he led 
the mortgages business 
and business improvement 
program; and 12 years 
at General Electric (GE), 
responsible for the trailer 
and fleet leasing businesses 
in both Australia and 
Mexico. 

He also served as the Global 
Lean Six Sigma Leader 
across 54 countries for one 
of GE’s largest divisions. 

Michael holds a Bachelor’s 
Degree in Economics 
from Harvard University 
and a Masters of Business 
Administration from 
the Kellogg School of 
Management.

Dan Last
General Counsel and 
Company Secretary
Dan joined Cleanaway 
as General Counsel and 
Company Secretary 
in March 2014.

Dan is an experienced 
General Counsel and 
Company Secretary with 
over 20 years’ experience 
in law firms and senior  
in-house legal roles.

Prior to joining Cleanaway, 
Dan was the General 
Counsel and Company 
Secretary of Foster’s Group 
Limited. He has also worked 
in top tier law firms in 
Australia and overseas.

Dan has a Bachelor of 
Laws (Hons), a Bachelor of 
Commerce and is a Fellow 
of the Governance Institute 
of Australia, and a Graduate 
of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors.

Johanna 
Birgersson
Executive 
General Manager, 
Human Resources
Johanna joined Cleanaway 
in May 2014 and was 
appointed Executive General 
Manager, Human Resources 
in December 2015.

Johanna has more than 
10 years’ human resources 
experience gained in senior 
and executive roles. Prior 
to joining Cleanaway, 
Johanna was the Director 
People & Culture of TSC 
Group Holdings. She 
has also worked across a 
number of industry sectors 
including fire & electronic 
security, plumbing & 
HVAC and hospitality.

Johanna has a Bachelor of 
Arts, holds Post Graduate 
qualifications in Employee 
Relations and Human 
Resources Management 
from the University of 
Melbourne and is a 
Graduate of the Australian 
Institute of Company 
Directors.

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“One of the most enjoyable 
things about my job is meeting 
the residents and their children… 
Seeing their cheery faces early 
in the morning would brighten up 
anyone’s day! I also love seeing 
all the kids waving during my runs 
– those are priceless experiences 
I look forward to each day.”

Sinead Nolan 
Side-lift Driver, Geelong VIC

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Contents of Financial Statements 

Directors’ Report
Remuneration Report
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Consolidated Income Statement
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Auditor’s Report 

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47
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
128
129

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Information about the Group and basis 
of preparation

Statement of compliance

1.  Corporate information
2. 
3.  Basis of preparation
4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements

Information about our financial performance

5.   Segment reporting
6.   Revenue
7.   Other income
8.   Net finance costs
9.  
Income tax
10.  Earnings per share 

Information about working capital

11.   Cash and cash equivalents 
12.   Trade and other receivables
13.   Inventories
14.   Trade and other payables
15.   Assets held for sale

Other information about our financial position

21.   Property, plant and equipment
22.   Intangible assets
23.   Equity accounted investments
24.  Other assets
25.   Employee entitlements 
26.   Provisions
27.   Other liabilities 

Information about our group structure

28.   Business combinations
29.   Subsidiaries
30.   Deed of cross guarantee
31.   Parent entity

Information about financial risks 
and unrecognised items

32.   Financial risk management
33.   Contingent liabilities
34.   Commitments 

Information about our capital structure

Other information

16.   Interest-bearing liabilities
17.   Issued capital
18.   Reserves
19.   Dividends
20.   Capital management 

35.   Share-based payments 
36.   Auditor’s remuneration
37.   Events occurring after the reporting date
38.   Related party transactions

Accounting policies

39.   Significant accounting policies 
40.   New standards adopted
41.   New standards and interpretations

not yet adopted

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Directors’ Report 

The Directors present their Report (including the Remuneration Report) together with the Consolidated Financial Statements 
of the Group, consisting of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (Cleanaway 
or the Group), for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and the Independent Auditor’s Report thereon. 

Directors 
The names of Directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are set out below. Directors 
were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. 

M P Chellew  
V Bansal 
R M Smith  
E R Stein  
T A Sinclair  
R M Harding 
P G Etienne 

Chairman and Non-Executive Director 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director 
Non-Executive Director  
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director  
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director  

The office of Company Secretary is held by D J F Last, LLB (Hons), B.Com, FGIA, GAICD.  

Particulars of Directors’ qualifications, experience and special responsibilities can be found on the company’s website. 

Principal activities 
During the financial year the principal activities of Cleanaway were: 

  Commercial and industrial, municipal and residential collection services for all types of solid waste streams, 

including general waste, recyclables, construction and demolition waste and medical and washroom services; 

  Ownership and management of waste transfer stations, resource recovery and recycling facilities, 

secure product destruction, quarantine treatment operations and landfills; 

  Sale of recovered paper, cardboard, metals and plastics to the domestic and international marketplace; 
  Collection, treatment, processing and recycling of liquid and hazardous waste, including industrial waste, 

grease trap waste, oily waters and used mineral and cooking oils in packaged and bulk forms;  

Industrial solutions including industrial cleaning, vacuum tanker loading, site remediation, sludge management, 
parts washing, concrete remediation, CCTV, corrosion protection and emergency response services;  

  Refining and recycling of used mineral oils to produce fuel oils and base oils; and 
  Generation and sale of electricity produced utilising landfill gas. 

Dividends 
The Company declared a fully franked dividend on ordinary shares for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 of 3.55 cents 
per share, being an interim dividend of 1.65 cents per share and final dividend of 1.90 cents per share. The record date of 
the final dividend is 10 September 2019 with payment to be made 3 October 2019. The financial effect of the final dividend 
has not been brought to account in the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2019 and will be recognised in 
a subsequent Financial Report. 

Details of distributions paid in the financial year are as follows:  

RECOGNISED (PAID AMOUNTS) 
Fully paid ordinary shares 
Final dividend for 2018: 1.40 cents per share (2017: 1.10 cents per share) 
Interim dividend for 2019: 1.65 cents per share (2018: 1.10 cents per share) 
Total dividends paid 

2019  
$’M 

28.5 
33.7 
62.2 

2018  
$’M 

17.5 
22.4 
39.9 

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Directors’ Report 

Review of results 

Financial Results 

The Group’s statutory profit after income tax (attributable to ordinary equity holders) for the year ended 30 June 2019 was 
$123.1 million (2018: $103.5 million). The Group has incurred acquisition and integration related expenses, net of tax 
of $11.5 million (2018: $16.6 million) during the year ended 30 June 2019, principally related to the acquisition of Toxfree.  

The Group’s underlying profit after income tax (attributable to ordinary equity holders) for the year ended 30 June 2019 
of $139.9 million was up by 42.8% on the prior year (2018: $98.0 million). A reconciliation of underlying profit to statutory 
profit is set out on page 41. 

Operating review 
The Group comprises three operating segments being Solid Waste Services, Industrial & Waste Services and Liquid Waste 
& Health Services. Unallocated balances include the Group’s share of profits from equity accounted investments and 
corporate balances. A description of the operating segments and a summary of the associated segment results are set out 
below: 

Solid Waste Services 

Core business 

The Solid Waste Services segment comprises the collection, recovery and disposal of solid waste, 
including putrescible waste, inert waste, household waste and recovered waste. Waste streams 
are generally processed through our resource recovery and recycling facilities, transfer stations 
and landfills. 

Financial metrics  

Total revenue for the Solid Waste Services segment increased by 22.2% to $1,536.3 million. 
Underlying EBITDA 1 increased by 23.5% to $352.8 million. Underlying EBIT 2 increased 
by 28.1% to $204.0 million. 

Performance 

Growth initiatives continue to be successfully implemented with volume and price increases 
being recorded. 

Growth was further enhanced by the full ramp up of major contracts. 

Both revenue and earnings also increased by the addition of the Toxfree Solids businesses 
located in North West WA and Qld. 

The Chinese National Sword policy led to increased costs of sorting which was passed on to 
Municipal and Commercial customers progressively.  

1 
2 

EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income tax, and depreciation, amortisation and impairments. 
EBIT represents earnings before interest and income tax. 

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Operating review (continued) 

Liquid Waste & Health Services  

Core business 

The Liquid Waste & Health Services segment comprises: 

  Liquid Waste – the collection, treatment, processing, refining and recycling and destruction 
of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, hydrocarbons and chemical waste, specialised 
product destruction, hazardous waste and e-waste.  

  Health Services – the provision of services to the health sector for the safe treatment and 
disposal of health-related waste which includes sharps management, medical waste, 
pharmaceutical waste, healthcare hazardous waste and quarantine waste.  

Financial metrics  

Total revenue increased by 53.5% to $495.0 million and underlying EBITDA increased by 60.3% 
from $54.2 million to $86.9 million. Underlying EBIT increased by 46.7% from $36.8 million 
to $54.0 million. 

Performance 

The Health Services businesses performed well and continue to deliver revenue and earnings 
growth. We continue to invest in this fast growing area of the waste industry via the recent 
small acquisition of ASP Healthcare.  

Hydrocarbons also had a good year and remains on track for further growth with increased 
production efficiencies. 

Volumes in hazardous and non-hazardous liquids were down on last year.  We have restructured 
the business through the Toxfree integration to improve performance and remain confident that 
this will be achieved. 

Packaged waste services continue to grow both revenue and earnings as new hazardous waste 
streams are recognised by the market. 

Industrial & Waste Services 

Core business 

The Industrial & Waste Services segment provides a wide variety of services to the Infrastructure, 
Industrial and Resources markets. Services include drain cleaning, non-destructive digging, 
vacuum loading, high pressure cleaning, pipeline maintenance and CCTV. 

Financial metrics  

Total revenue increased by 84.0% to $341.9 million and Underlying EBITDA increased 
by 146.6% from $18.9 million to $46.6 million. Underlying EBIT increased by 341.2% from 
$5.1 million to $22.5 million. 

Performance 

The acquisition of Toxfree has increased scale in this segment and was a major factor in the 
growth achieved. As part of the integration of Toxfree, further streamlining of the organisational 
structure was completed. 

The segment also achieved modest organic growth during the year notwithstanding the 
completion of the Toxfree Wheatstone project last year. 

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Operating review (continued) 

Group results for the year ended 30 June 2019 

UNDERLYING ADJUSTMENTS 

STATUTORY 1 
$’M 

LOSS ON  
SALE OF 
INVESTMENTS 4 
$’M 

ACQUISITION & 
INTEGRATION 
COSTS 5 
$’M  

CHANGE IN 
REMEDIATION 
PROVISIONS 
DISCOUNT RATE 6  
$’M 

REVALUATION 
OF LAND AND 
BUILDINGS 7 
$’M  

433.7 
(220.8) 

4.7 
217.6 
(47.8) 
169.8 
(46.6) 
123.2 

123.1 
0.1 

2.2 
– 

– 
2.2 
– 
2.2 
–
2.2 

2.2 
– 

16.6 
– 

– 
16.6 
– 
16.6 
(5.1)
11.5 

11.5 
– 

9.1 
– 

– 
9.1 
– 
9.1 
(2.7) 
6.4 

6.4 
– 

–
– 

(4.7) 
(4.7) 
– 
(4.7) 
1.4 
(3.3) 

(3.3) 
– 

UNDERLYING 1 
$’M 
352.8 
86.9 
46.6 
0.7 
487.0 
(25.4) 
461.6
(220.8) 

– 
240.8 
(47.8) 
193.0 
(53.0) 
140.0 

139.9 
0.1 

Solid Waste Services 
Liquid Waste & Health Services 
Industrial & Waste Services 
Equity accounted investments 
Waste management 
Corporate 
EBITDA 2 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Revaluation of non-landfill land 
and buildings 
EBIT 3 
Net finance costs 
Profit/(loss) before income tax 
Income tax (expense)/benefit  
Profit/(loss) after income tax 
Attributable to: 
Ordinary equity holders 
Non-controlling interest 

1 

2 
3 
4 

The use of the term ‘Statutory’ refers to IFRS financial information and ‘Underlying’ refers to non-IFRS financial information. Underlying earnings are 
categorised as non-IFRS financial information and therefore have been presented in compliance with ASIC Regulatory Guide 230 – Disclosing non-IFRS 
information. The exclusion of underlying adjustments provides a result which, in the Directors’ view, more closely reflects the ongoing operations of the 
Group. The non-IFRS financial information is unaudited.  
EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income tax, and depreciation, amortisation and impairments. 
EBIT represents earnings before interest and income tax. 
Relates to the loss incurred on the sale of equity accounted investments in Total Waste Management Pty Ltd and Western Resource Recovery Pty Ltd, 
effective 10 December 2018. 

5  Acquisition and integration costs include the ongoing integration costs related to the acquisition of Toxfree which occurred on 11 May 2018 and 

transaction costs and other costs associated with the acquisition of businesses during the period. 
Remediation liabilities related to closed landfill sites and industrial properties as a result of the reduction in the discount rate. Refer note 26 to the 
Financial Statements. 
Relates to net impairment reversals related to revalued land and buildings. 

6 

7 

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Operating review (continued) 

Group results for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Solid Waste Services 
Liquid Waste & Health Services 
Industrial & Waste Services 
Equity accounted investments 
Waste management 
Corporate 
EBITDA 2 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Revaluation of non-landfill land 
and buildings 
EBIT 3 
Net finance costs 
Profit/(loss) before income tax 
Income tax (expense)/benefit  
Profit/(loss) after income tax  
Attributable to: 
Ordinary equity holders 
Non-controlling interest 

  UNDERLYING ADJUSTMENTS 

STATUTORY 1 
$’M 

REBRANDING 
COSTS 4 
$’M  

ACQUISITION 
COSTS 5 
$’M  

TAX 
PROVISIONS 6 
$’M 

GAIN ON  
SALE OF 
PROPERTIES 7 
$’M 

OTHER 8 
$’M 

323.1 
(173.6) 

(0.2) 
149.3 
(31.5) 
117.8 
(14.5) 
103.3 

103.5 
(0.2) 

2.5 
– 

– 
2.5 
– 
2.5 
(0.8) 
1.7 

1.7 
– 

16.3 
0.3 

– 
16.6 
1.6 
18.2 
(1.6) 
16.6 

16.6 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 
(0.7) 
(0.7) 
(22.7) 
(23.4) 

(23.4) 
– 

(2.2) 
– 

– 
(2.2) 
– 
(2.2) 
1.6 
(0.6) 

(0.6) 
– 

– 
– 

0.2 
0.2 
0.1 
0.3 
(0.1) 
0.2 

0.2 
– 

UNDERLYING 1 
$’M 
285.7 
54.2 
18.9 
(0.1) 
358.7 
(19.0) 
339.7 
(173.3) 

– 
166.4 
(30.5) 
135.9 
(38.1) 
97.8 

98.0 
(0.2) 

1 

2 
3 
4 

The use of the term ‘Statutory’ refers to IFRS financial information and ‘Underlying’ refers to non-IFRS financial information. Underlying earnings are 
categorised as non-IFRS financial information and therefore have been presented in compliance with ASIC Regulatory Guide 230 – Disclosing non-IFRS 
information. The exclusion of underlying adjustments provides a result which, in the Directors’ view, more closely reflects the ongoing operations of the 
Group. The non-IFRS financial information is unaudited.  
EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income tax, and depreciation, amortisation and impairments. 
EBIT represents earnings before interest and income tax. 
Relates to costs incurred during the period to rebrand the Group to ‘Cleanaway’ (effective 1 February 2016) and reflects the final costs incurred 
on this project. 

5  Acquisition costs include transaction costs and other costs associated with the acquisition of businesses during the period. Net finance costs related 

to the refinancing of the Group’s debt facility to execute the Toxfree acquisition have also been reflected as underlying adjustments. 

6  During the period, the Group received notice from New Zealand Inland Revenue that their review of various matters, which related to the Group’s period 

of ownership of the New Zealand business, was complete and no tax liability would arise in respect of certain matters. Accordingly, the Group has released 
a tax provision of $5.0 million in this regard, reflecting the reduction in any potential tax liability payable to Inland Revenue. In addition, the Group has 
lodged amended assessments with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for the June 2013 to June 2017 tax returns relating to depreciation deductions 
in respect of previous landfill acquisitions. The amended assessments were lodged after the ATO allowed an objection to the June 2013 tax return and 
have resulted in a reduction to taxation expense of $17.7 million and interest income on the amended assessment of $0.7 million. 

7  On 30 June 2018, the Group sold a closed landfill site in Heatherton, Melbourne for proceeds of $3.0 million. 
8  Other net finance costs relate to the foreign exchange loss on the USPP borrowings of $0.5 million offset by fair value changes on the mark-to-market 

valuation of derivative financial instruments of $0.4 million. 

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Operating review (continued) 

Principal risks  

The material business risks that could adversely impact the Group’s financial prospects in future periods include economic 
growth, regulatory environment and Toxfree integration risk. 

Economic growth 

The state of the economy and the sectors of the economy to which the Group is exposed 
materially impacts future prospects. Factors which have impacted results in recent periods 
include increases and decreases in GDP and CPI, increases and decreases in the manufacturing, 
industrial and construction industries and resource sector activity. 

Regulatory 
environment 

Toxfree integration 

The regulatory environment materially impacts future prospects. Regulatory requirements which 
have impacted historical results include state-based waste levies, carbon tax, environmental 
regulations and planning regulations. Regulatory requirements, including environmental 
regulations impacting waste management activities, have increased over time and could 
potentially increase in the future. 

There are potential integration risks associated with the Toxfree acquisition, including potential 
delays or unplanned costs in implementing operational changes, difficulties in integrating 
operations and distracting management's attention from other activities. There is also a risk that 
the synergies relating to the acquisition are lower than anticipated. Any failure to fully integrate 
the operations of Toxfree, or failure to achieve anticipated synergies, could adversely impact the 
operational performance and profitability of the Group. 

How the Group manages these risks is set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement under the section 
Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk. The Corporate Governance Statement also sets out the general and other specific 
risks that may potentially impact the Group’s ability to execute and achieve its business strategies and the broad approach 
that the Group takes to manage these risks. The Corporate Governance Statement is available on Cleanaway’s website. 
Details regarding the Group’s financial risk management are included in note 32 to the Financial Statements. 

Financial position review 
Operating cash flows increased by 58.6% to $350.8 million (2018: increase of 16.7% to $221.2 million) due mainly 
to higher profitability of the Group.  

The Group’s net assets have increased from $2,488.1 million to $2,582.8 million.  

At balance date the Group had total syndicated debt facilities of $900.0 million (2018: $900.0 million), financing 
arrangements with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation of $100.0 million (2018: $90.0 million) and an uncommitted bank 
guarantee facility of $60.0 million (2018: $60.0 million). Further information on the Group’s financing facilities is provided 
in note 16 to the Financial Statements. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs 
Other than matters mentioned in this Report, no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group occurred 
during the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Events subsequent to reporting date 
There have been no matters or circumstances that have arisen since 30 June 2019 that have affected the Group’s operations 
not otherwise disclosed in this report. 

Likely developments and expected results of operations 
The Group will continue to pursue strategies aimed at improving the profitability, return on capital employed and market 
position of its principal activities during the next financial year. 

Disclosures of information regarding the likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results 
of those operations in future financial years have been included in the Operating Review section of this Report. 

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Environmental regulation 
The Group’s operations are subject to significant environmental regulation and the Group holds environmental licences 
for its sites.  

The Group is committed to achieving the highest standards of environmental performance. There were no material breaches 
of environmental statutory requirements and no material prosecutions during the year. Aggregate fines paid during the year 
to the date of signing this Annual Report were $71,568 (2018: $65,081). 

The Group is registered under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007, under which it is required to report 
energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for its Australian facilities.  

Indemnification of auditors 
To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its 
audit engagement agreement, against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment 
has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the end of the financial year. 

Directors’ meetings 
The number of Directors’ meetings and Committee meetings, and the number of meetings attended by each of the Directors 
who was a member of the Board and the relevant Committee, during the financial year were:  

BOARD 
MEETINGS 

AUDIT AND  
RISK COMMITTEE 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND 
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 5 

REMUNERATION AND 
NOMINATION COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 
HELD WHILE 
A DIRECTOR 

NUMBER 
ATTENDED 

MEETINGS 
HELD WHILE 
A MEMBER 

NUMBER 
ATTENDED 

MEETINGS 
HELD WHILE 
A MEMBER 

NUMBER 
ATTENDED 

MEETINGS 
HELD WHILE 
A MEMBER 

NUMBER 
ATTENDED 

Directors 
M P Chellew 1 
V Bansal 
R M Smith 2 
E R Stein 
T A Sinclair  
R M Harding 3 
P G Etienne 4 

5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 

5 
5 
4 
5 
5 
5 
5 

– 
– 
3 
3 
3 
– 
3 

– 
– 
2 
3 
3 
– 
3 

– 
– 
– 
4 
– 
4 
4 

– 
– 
– 
4 
– 
4 
4 

– 
– 
2 
– 
2 
2 
– 

– 
– 
2 
– 
2 
2 
– 

1  Chairman of the Board. 
2  Chairman of Audit and Risk Committee. 
3  Chairman of Remuneration and Nomination Committee. 
4  Chairman of the Health, Safety and Environment Committee. 
Renamed Sustainability Committee on 14 August 2019. 
5 

Directors’ interests  
The relevant interests of each Director in the shares and performance rights over such instruments issued by Cleanaway 
Waste Management Limited, as notified by the Directors to the Australian Securities Exchange in accordance with 
section 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, as at the date of this report is as follows:  

Directors  
M P Chellew 
V Bansal 
R M Smith 
E R Stein 
T A Sinclair 
R M Harding 
P G Etienne 

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ORDINARY 
SHARES 

PERFORMANCE 
RIGHTS 

139,548 
    3,358,691 
103,720 
113,568 
49,417 
16,109 
37,756 

– 
5,257,496 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

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Shares under option and performance rights 
During the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and up to the date of this Report, no options were granted over unissued 
shares. As at the date of this Report there are no unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option. 

Details of performance rights granted under the short-term incentive and long-term incentive offers in the 2019 and 2018 
financial years are set out in the Remuneration Report. Total performance rights outstanding as at 30 June 2019 are 
13,025,041 (2018:14,226,030). Performance rights outstanding at the date of this report are 12,520,625. 

Shares issued on the exercise of performance rights 
During the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and up to the date of this report, the Company issued 4,880,729 shares 
as a result of the exercise of performance rights that vested during the year. During the financial year ended 30 June 2018 
and up to the date of the 2018 report, the Company issued 2,003,894 ordinary shares as a result of the exercise 
of performance rights that vested on 30 June 2018. 

Directors’ and officers’ insurance 
During the financial year, the Company paid insurance premiums to insure the Directors and Officers of the Company. 
The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought 
against the Directors and Officers in their capacity as Directors and Officers of entities in the Group, and any other payments 
arising from liabilities incurred by the Directors and Officers in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such 
liabilities that arise from conduct involving a wilful breach of duty by the Directors and Officers or the improper use by the 
Directors and Officers of their position or of information to gain advantage for themselves or someone else or to cause 
detriment to the Company. It is not possible to apportion the premium between amounts relating to the insurance against 
legal costs and those relating to other liabilities. Disclosure of the premium paid is not permitted under the terms of the 
insurance contract. 

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Non-audit services  
The Company may decide to employ the auditors on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the 
auditors’ expertise and experience with the Company and/or the Group are relevant. During the financial year ended 
30 June 2019 there were no non-audit services provided by Ernst & Young. 

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor and its related practices for audit and non-audit services are set 
out below. 

Ernst & Young: 
Audit services 
Audit related services 
Non-audit services: 

Other advisory services 

Total  

2019 
$ 

2018 
$ 

1,301,343 
81,891 

1,191,401 
280,418 

– 
1,383,234 

29,561 
1,501,380 

A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
on page 64. 

Rounding of amounts 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Legislative Instrument 2016/191 issued by the Australian Securities and 
Investments Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report. Amounts in the Directors’ 
Report have been rounded off in accordance with that Legislative Instrument to the nearest hundred thousand dollars or, 
in certain cases, to the nearest dollar. 

This Report, including the Remuneration Report set out on pages 47 to 63, is made in accordance with a resolution 
of the Board. 

M P Chellew 
Chairman and Non-Executive Director 

Melbourne, 14 August 2019

V Bansal 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director  

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Contents 
The Report contains the following sections: 

1.  Key management personnel 

2.  Governance and role of the Board  

3.  Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration  

4.  Executive reward strategy and framework  

5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes  

6.  Executive key management personnel – contract terms  

7.  Executive key management personnel – additional remuneration tables 

8.  Shareholdings and other related party transactions  

PAGE 
48 

49 

50 

51 

53 

60 

61 

63 

Introduction 
The Directors of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited present the Company’s Remuneration Report (the Report) which 
forms part of the Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2019. This Report outlines the remuneration 
arrangements for Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001 and its Regulations. The information in this Report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the 
Corporations Act 2001.  

Alignment between company performance and remuneration outcomes  

Cleanaway has substantially outperformed the ASX200 Industrials Index over the last three years, as set out below. For the 
year ended 30 June 2019, Cleanaway shareholders have continued to experience solid performance growth across all key 
financial metrics as set out in the graphs below. In particular, in FY19 underlying EPS increased 30.2% to 6.9 cents per share, 
dividends increased by 42.0% to 3.55 cents per share and ROIC increased from 5.2% to 5.4%. Safety remains at the heart 
of everything we do and whilst there was continued improvement in our TRIFR safety performance during the year, this was 
not to the expected level and this is reflected in STI remuneration outcomes. 

The Directors of Cleanaway consider that the remuneration outcomes set out in this Report should be considered in the 
context of continued improved performance across the Group’s key operating metrics during the year ended 30 June 2019. 
The Directors consider that there is appropriate alignment between Cleanaway shareholders’ experience over the year ended 
30 June 2019 and the outcomes for KMP set out in this Report. 

Total Shareholder Return: CWY vs ASX 200 Industrials Sector Index (XNJ)

220%

180%

140%

100%

60%

20%

-20%

CWY

ASX 200 Industrial Sector Index

30 June
2016

31 December
2016

30 June
2017

31 December
2017

30 June
2018

31 December
2018

30 June
2019

EPS 1 (cents)

6.9

4.7

5.3

Dividends Per Share (cents)

3.55

2.10

2.50

ROIC 2 (%)

5.2%

5.4%

4.8%

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY17

FY18

FY19

1     Underlying results.  
2 

Return on Invested Capital calculated as tax effected EBIT divided by average net assets plus net debt. FY18 excludes impact of Toxfree acquisition. 

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1. 

Key management personnel
1.  Key management personnel 

For the purposes of this Report, KMP are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing 
and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether Executive 
or otherwise) of the Company. 

The acquisition and ongoing integration of Toxfree during the year was a major focus for our Executive team. With the 
broadening of the Group and increased number of business units, the following roles became KMP: 

 
 

Executive General Manager – Solid Waste Services 

Executive General Manager – Liquid Waste & Health Services. 

The KMP disclosed in this Report for the year ended 30 June 2019 are detailed in the following table: 

NAME 

TITLE 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 
M P Chellew 
R M Smith 
E R Stein 
T A Sinclair 
R M Harding 
P G Etienne 

EXECUTIVES 
V Bansal 
B J Gill 
M Crawford 
T Richards 

Chairman and Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director 
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)  
Executive General Manager – Solid Waste Services  
Executive General Manager – Liquid Waste & Health Services 

1  Mr Richards was appointed as EGM Liquid Waste & Health Services on 15 August 2018.

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2.  Governance and role of the Board

2.  Governance and role of the Board 

2A.  Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Committee) assists the Board in its oversight of the Group’s following 
remuneration and incentives strategy and arrangements; recruitment; retention and succession plans for the Board and 
executive management team; corporate culture and engagement; and diversity and inclusion strategy. 

The Committee’s charter is available online at: http://www.cleanaway.com.au/for-investors/corporate-governance/ 

The Committee is comprised entirely of independent Non-Executive Directors: Mike Harding (Chairman), Ray Smith and 
Terry Sinclair. Non-Executive Directors, who are not Committee members, are entitled to attend meetings as observers. 
The CEO and other Executives are invited to attend Committee meetings as required, however they do not participate 
in discussions concerning their own remuneration arrangements. 

2B.  Engagement of remuneration consultants 
Under the Committee’s charter, the Committee, or any individual member, has the authority, with the Chairperson’s 
consent, to seek any information it requires from any employee or external party. 

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, any engagement of a remuneration consultant to provide a remuneration 
recommendation in respect of KMP must be approved and received by the Committee. The remuneration recommendation 
must be accompanied by a declaration from the remuneration consultant that it was free from undue influence of KMP. 
No remuneration recommendations were received from remuneration consultants as defined under the Corporations 
Act 2001 during the year ended 30 June 2019. 

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3.  Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration

3.  Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration 

3A.  Current Non-Executive Director fees 
The remuneration received by Non-Executive Directors for the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 is set out in the 
following table: 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 
M P Chellew 

R M Smith 

E R Stein 

T A Sinclair  

R M Harding 

P G Etienne 

Total 

FINANCIAL YEAR 

SALARY AND FEES 
$ 

SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS 
$ 

2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 

309,469 
287,451 
168,950 
154,492 
149,772 
133,897 
149,772 
133,881 
159,361 
145,339 
159,361 
145,339 
1,096,685 
1,000,399 

20,531 
20,049 
16,050 
14,677 
14,228 
12,719 
14,228 
12,719 
15,139 
13,807 
15,139 
13,807 
95,315 
87,778 

TOTAL 
$ 

330,000 
307,500 
185,000 
169,169 
164,000 
146,616 
164,000 
146,600 
174,500 
159,146 
174,500 
159,146 
1,192,000 
1,088,177 

3B.  Aggregate fee limit 
The current aggregate amount of remuneration that can be paid to Non-Executive Directors of $1,500,000 was approved 
by shareholders at the Company’s 2018 Annual General Meeting.  

For the year ended 30 June 2019, the aggregate remuneration paid to all Non-Executive Directors was $1,192,000. This represents 
an increase of 9.5% compared with the year ended 30 June 2018.  

Fee structure 

3C. 
The fee structure (inclusive of superannuation) for the year ended 30 June 2019 is detailed in the following table: 

Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 

BOARD  
$ 
330,000 
142,000 

AUDIT AND  
RISK COMMITTEE  
$ 
32,000 
11,000 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND 
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE  
$ 
21,500 
11,000 

REMUNERATION AND 
NOMINATION COMMITTEE  
$ 
21,500 
11,000 

The Board has conducted a review of Non-Executive Director fees and has approved, with effect from 1 July 2019 increases to the 
Non-Executive Director and Chairman base fees and Committee membership fees for each Committee membership as set out below. 
The Board took into consideration several factors in the review of Non-Executive Director fees, in particular the need to ensure 
Non-Executive Director fees remain competitive with peer companies. Following the review of Non-Executive Director fees undertaken 
during the year, the Board has determined that it will continue to review Non-Executive Director fees going forward to ensure they 
remain competitive and at a level that will attract and retain Directors in the future. 

The fee structure (inclusive of superannuation) from 1 July 2019 is detailed in the following table: 

Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 

BOARD  
$ 
370,000 
154,000 

AUDIT AND 
RISK COMMITTEE  
$ 
34,000 
13,500 

SUSTAINABILITY 
 COMMITTEE 1  
$ 
25,000 
13,500 

REMUNERATION AND 
NOMINATION COMMITTEE  
$ 
25,000 
13,500 

1 

The Health, Safety and Environment Committee was renamed Sustainability Committee on 14 August 2019. 

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4.  Executive reward strategy and framework

4.  Executive reward strategy and framework 

4A.  Strategy and framework 
The Group’s remuneration strategy is designed to attract, retain and motivate high calibre senior executives to ensure the 
sustainable success of the Group for the benefit of all stakeholders. In an environment of heightened community 
expectations around executive remuneration, the Board continues to review the remuneration framework annually to ensure 
it is fit for purpose. This ensures remuneration is competitive and fair, aligned with the achievements of Cleanaway and 
aligned to the creation of long-term shareholder value.  

The remuneration structure is driven by these principles and comprises a mix of fixed and variable (at risk) remuneration 
components illustrated below.  

CLEANAWAY REMUNERATION STRATEGY

Remunerate competitively
to attract, motivate 
and retain talent

Align remuneration
to CWY’s business
strategy

Link outcomes to CWY’s
financial performance 
and individual 
strategic objectives

Align to long-term
shareholder value

CLEANAWAY REMUNERATION STRUCTURE

TFR 
Total Fixed Remuneration

STI 
Short-term Incentive (at risk)

LTI 
Long-term Incentive (at risk)

CASH

EQUITY

Annual TFR (Base Salary
plus superannuation)

Set based on market and
internal relativities,
performance and experience

80% of STI outcome paid 
in September after 
financial year end 

STI outcome 
based on CWY’s 
annual financial and 
individual performance

20% of STI outcome 
is deferred as
 Performance Rights

Performance Rights are
restricted for one year 

LTI Performance Rights
 subject to performance
 conditions over three years

50% subject to TSR

25% subject to ROIC

25% subject to EPS

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4.  Executive reward strategy and framework (c) 

4B.  Remuneration elements and mix 
Cleanaway aims to provide a competitive mix of remuneration components that reflect the Board’s commitment 
to performance based reward. For the year ended 30 June 2019, the target remuneration mix for Executive KMP remained 
unchanged from the previous year and is illustrated below. 

CEO

40.0%

24.0%

6.0%

30.0%

REMUNERATION MIX AT TARGET

Other KMP

55.5%

22.2%

5.6%

16.7%

TFR

STI Cash

STI Deferred (equity)

LTI (equity)

4C.  Shareholding guideline  
The CEO and Executive Committee are encouraged to build and maintain a shareholding in the Company equivalent to: 
  CEO – 100% of TFR; and 
  Executive Committee – 50% of TFR. 

It is expected that this shareholding will be accumulated within five years from 1 July 2015, or the initial appointment date 
to a senior executive role, whichever is later.  

The CEO and KMP that have served since 1 July 2015 have all accumulated shareholdings in line with this guideline. The number 
of performance rights and ordinary shares in the Company held by each Executive KMP is set out in sections 7A, 7B and 8A. 

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5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes 

5A.  Remuneration received  
The remuneration received or receivable by Executive KMP for the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 is set out 
in the following table:  

FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2019 
2019 
2018 

SALARY  
AND FEES 
$ 
1,331,031 
1,253,389 
671,750 
632,296 
585,015 
401,446 
2,989,242 
1,885,685 

STI  
CASH 
$ 
803,099 
1,270,571 
294,222 
433,918 
238,078 
184,001 
1,519,400 
1,704,489 

NON- 
MONETARY 
BENEFITS 
$ 
93,086 
100,519 
– 
– 
– 
– 
93,086 
100,519 

SHARE-BASED  
PAYMENTS 1 
$ 
2,126,627 
1,697,888 
511,732 
388,849 
442,462 
159,299 
3,240,120 
2,086,737 

POST  
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS 
$ 
20,531 
20,049 
20,531 
20,049 
20,531 
18,820 
80,413 
40,098 

TOTAL 
$ 
4,374,374 
4,342,416 
1,498,235 
1,475,112 
1,286,086 
763,566 
7,922,261 
5,817,528 

V Bansal 2 

B J Gill 

M Crawford 
T Richards 
Total  

PERFOR-
MANCE 
RELATED 
67.0% 
68.4% 
53.8% 
55.8% 
52.9% 
45.0% 

1 

Share-based payments consist of performance rights. The fair value of the performance rights is measured at the date of grant using Monte Carlo simulation 
and the Black Scholes model and is allocated to each reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed is the 
portion of the fair value of the performance rights recognised as an expense in each reporting period, net of any reversals for forfeited performance rights 
or changes in the probability of performance rights vesting. Performance rights include the expense relating to the deferred share component of STI. 

2  Non-monetary benefits comprise costs associated with Mr Bansal’s accommodation in Melbourne and travel between Sydney and Melbourne.  

An explanation of the key remuneration elements (TFR, STI and LTI), as well as outcomes for the year ended 30 June 2019, 
is provided in the following sections. 

5B.  Total fixed remuneration 
TFR consists of base salary plus statutory superannuation contributions. Senior executives receive a fixed remuneration 
package which is reviewed annually by the Committee and the Board with reference to Company and individual 
performance, size and complexity of the role and benchmark market data. There are no guaranteed base pay increases 
included in any Executive KMP contract. 

FY2019 total fixed remuneration outcomes 

Executive KMP TFR was reviewed during the annual remuneration review with the following increases effective 1 October 2018: 

  Mr Bansal’s TFR was increased from $1,281,250 to $1,375,000; 
  Mr Gill’s TFR was increased from $656,347 to $704,260; 
  Mr Crawford’s TFR was increased from $587,910 to $611,426; and 
  Mr Richards’ TFR was not adjusted as he was appointed to the role on 15 August 2018.  

FY2019 short-term incentive 

5C. 
For the year ended 30 June 2019, Executive KMP and other senior executives and eligible employees participated in the 
Group STI plan.  

The table below represents the target and maximum annual STI opportunity as a percentage of TFR for Executive KMP 
in 2019: 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
V Bansal 
B J Gill 
M Crawford 
T Richards 

FY2019 
TARGET 

FY2019 
MAXIMUM 

75%  
50% 
50% 
50% 

150% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

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5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes (c) 

5C. 

FY2019 short-term incentive (continued) 

Key features of the FY2019 STI plan 

Purpose of the STI plan 

Reward the achievement of key financial, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and 
if applicable, individual KPI metrics that are key to the sustainable success of Cleanaway. 

Performance period 

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. 

Gateway 

  Achievement of a gateway based on budgeted Group EBITDA for Executive KMP. 

The use of EBITDA as a gateway performance measure aligns senior executives’ focus 
on annual financial objectives related to their area of control. 

  Business Unit heads and other management roles also have gateways based on financial 

Key Performance 
Metrics 

or key strategic non-financial objectives. 

  Financial metrics: 70%–80% weighting. 
  HSE metrics: 20% weighting. 

Individual role specific strategic objectives: 0%–10%. 

Financial metrics 

  Financial metrics and their respective weightings are: 

Health, Safety & 
Environment (HSE) 
metrics and Gateways 

  Group EBITDA: 30% weighting. 
  Group Net Revenue: 10%–30% weighting. Included as it reflects growth 

in our business. 

  Group Net Profit After Tax Return on Invested Capital (NPAT ROIC): 10%–30% 

weighting. Included as it aligns with Cleanaway’s focus on improving the returns 
from the net assets employed in our business. 

  HSE metrics and their respective weightings are: 

  Group Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR): 15% weighting. Included 

as it measures the outcome of our injury prevention strategies and programs.  

  Group Environmental Incidents: 5% weighting. Included as it measures the outcome 
effectiveness of our environmental risk management strategies and programs. 

  TRIFR metric has a threshold, target and stretch level of performance with 

a corresponding STI outcome set out below.  

  Group Environment Incident metric has a target level performance and outcome only. 

  Each individual HSE metric has its own gateway condition: 
  TRIFR: That there are no work-related fatalities; and 
  Group Environmental Incidents: That there are no significant and major rated 

environmental incidents. 

Performance outcomes 

  Once gateways are achieved, performance against financial and HSE metrics (excluding 

environmental incident metric) have the following threshold, target and stretch 
STI outcomes: 

  Below threshold – 0%. 
  At threshold – 75% of on-target STI opportunity. 
  At target – 100% of on-target STI opportunity. 
  At stretch – 200% of on-target STI opportunity. 

Deferral 

  20% of STI awarded to Executive KMP and certain senior executives is deferred for 

12 months in the form of deferred performance rights. 

  Performance rights are granted at face value determined by the 5-day volume 

weighted average price of Cleanaway’s shares on the ASX during the period 24 June 
to 28 June 2019. 

  Performance rights do not attract dividends during the deferral period. 

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5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes (c) 

5C. 

FY2019 short-term incentive (continued) 

FY2019 short-term incentive outcomes 

The following table details 2019 STI scorecard measures and assessment applied to Executive KMP. 

ELEMENT 
Gateway to STI 
Scorecard KPIs 

MEASURE 
Group EBITDA – Threshold of on-target budgeted 
Group Net Revenue 
Group ROIC 
Group TRIFR 
Group Environmental Incidents 

2019 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT 
Above Target 
At Target 
Above Target 
Not Achieved 1 
At Target 

1  Whilst there was an overall reduction in TRIFR during FY19, given overall safety performance did not meet expectations, the Board determined that the 

health & safety gateway was not achieved. 

The STI payments received or receivable by Executive KMP for the year ended 30 June 2019 are summarised in the 
following table: 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
V Bansal 

B J Gill 

M Crawford 
T Richards 

TOTAL STI  
$ 

CASH  
COMPONENT 1 
$ 

DEFERRED 
SHARE 
COMPONENT 1  
$ 

PERCENTAGE OF 
TARGET STI 
OPPORTUNITY 2 

PERCENTAGE OF 
MAXIMUM STI 
OPPORTUNITY 2 

2019 
2018 
2019 
2018 
2019 
2019 

1,003,873 
1,588,214 
367,775 
542,397 
297,597 
230,000 

803,099 
1,270,571 
294,222 
433,918 
238,078 
184,001 

200,774 
317,643 
73,553 
108,479 
59,519 
45,999 

97% 
165% 
104% 
165% 
97% 
97% 

50% 
85% 
54% 
85% 
50% 
50% 

1  As summarised in section 4A and 4B, Executive KMP STI are subject to 20% deferral for one year as performance rights. 
2  Calculated based on total STI as a percentage of target and maximum STI opportunities respectively. 

5D.  Prior year short-term incentive awards 
As participants in the FY2018 STI, Executives considered KMP during the year ended 30 June 2018 had part of their total STI 
award deferred as performance rights for 12 months. The vesting of these deferrals was subject to remaining employed by 
the Group throughout the deferral period. Accordingly, these awards have vested as follows: 

  Mr Bansal’s FY2018 STI deferred component performance rights vested on 30 June 2019 (186,137);  
  Mr Gill’s FY2018 STI deferred component performance rights vested on 30 June 2019 (63,568); and 
  Mr Crawford’s FY2018 STI deferred component performance rights vested on 30 June 2019 (56,940). 

FY2019 long-term incentive 

5E. 
Offers under the Cleanaway Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Plan are made on an annual basis. During the year ended 30 June 2019, 
an LTI offer was made to Mr Bansal following shareholder approval at the Company’s 2018 Annual General Meeting as well 
as to other Executive KMP including Mr Gill, Mr Crawford and Mr Richards.  

The table below represents the target and maximum annual LTI opportunity as a percentage of TFR for Executive KMP: 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
V Bansal 
B J Gill 
M Crawford 
T Richards 

FY2019 
TARGET 

FY2019 
MAXIMUM 

75%  
30% 
30% 
30% 

150% 
60% 
60% 
60% 

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5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes (c) 

FY2019 long-term incentive (continued) 

5E. 
The details of the FY2019 LTI offer are summarised in the table below. The number of performance rights granted to each 
Executive KMP for the year ended 30 June 2019 is outlined in section 7A. The number of performance rights each Executive 
KMP had on issue as at 30 June 2019 is outlined in section 7B. 

Key features of the FY2019 LTI plan 

Purpose of the LTI plan 

  Focus Executive performance on drivers of shareholder value over a three-year 

performance period. 

  Align interests of Executive with those of shareholders. 

Performance period 

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2021. 

Form of award 

Performance rights. 

Number of Performance 
Rights 

  Performance rights are granted at face value as a % of participant TFR.  
  The number of rights was determined by dividing a participant’s LTI opportunity by the 
volume weighted average price (VWAP) of Cleanaway’s shares on the ASX during the 
period 25 June to 29 June 2018. 

Performance hurdles 

Performance rights issued under the FY2019 plan are subject to three performance hurdles: 
  50% of the performance rights will be subject to relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 

targets over the performance period. The Board considers relative TSR to be an 
appropriate performance measure for Executive KMP reward as it focuses on the extent 
to which shareholder returns (being income and capital gain) are generated relative 
to the performance of a comparator group of companies. The comparator group is the 
constituent companies that remain listed in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (excluding companies 
classified as mining, financial services and overseas domiciled companies) for the duration 
of the performance period; 

  25% of the performance rights will be subject to Return On Invested Capital (ROIC) 
for the year ending 30 June 2021. The Board considers ROIC to be an appropriate 
performance measure for Executive KMP reward as it focuses on managing both the 
financial returns and the invested capital base used to generate those returns; and 

  25% of the performance rights will be subject to Earnings per Share Compound 

Annual Growth Rate (EPS CAGR). The Board considers EPS CAGR to be an appropriate 
performance measure for Executive KMP reward as it represents an accurate measure 
of short-term and long-term sustainable profit. 

Vesting date 

14 days after the release of the financial results for the financial year ending 30 June 2021. 

Retesting 

No retesting is available. LTI performance rights are only tested once at the end of the 
relevant performance period and unvested rights lapse.  

Dividends 

LTI performance rights do not attract dividends. 

Restriction on trading 

Vested shares arising from performance rights may only be traded during trading windows 
as stipulated in the Company’s Securities Trading Policy. 

Forfeiture and Lapsing 
Conditions 

Where a participant resigns or is terminated by the Company prior to the end of the 
performance period, the performance rights are forfeited unless the Board applies its 
discretion. The Board also has discretion to determine the extent of vesting in the event 
of a change of control, or where a participant dies, becomes permanently disabled, retires 
or is made redundant. Performance rights lapse when performance hurdles are not met. 

Number of performance 
rights remaining 
on issue as at 
30 June 2019 

3,178,764 

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5E. 

FY2019 long-term incentive (continued) 

FY2019 LTI performance hurdle vesting conditions 

Performance rights issued under the FY2019 plan are subject to three performance measures with the following performance 
vesting schedules: 

Relative TSR performance 
measured over 3 years from 
1 July 2018 to 30 June 
2021 

NPAT ROIC performance as 
measured for the year 
ending 30 June 2021 

EPS CAGR performance 
measured over 3 years from 
1 July 2018 to 30 June 
2021 

Cleanaway’s relative TSR rank compared 
with the TSR comparator group 

Percentage of TSR performance rights 
that vest 

Less than 50th percentile 
Equal to 50th percentile 
Greater than 50th percentile and up to 
(and including) 75th percentile 
Above 75th percentile 
Cleanaway NPAT ROIC 

Less than 6.25% 
6.25% 
Greater than 6.25% and up to 
(and including) 6.75% 
Greater than 6.75% and up to 
(and including) 7.25% 
Above 7.25% 
Cleanaway EPS CAGR 

Less than 13% 
At 13% 
Greater than 13% and up to 
(and including) 15% 
Greater than 15% and up to 
(and including) 18% 
Above 18% 

Nil 
50% 
Straight line pro rata vesting between 50% 
and 100% 
100% 
Percentage of NPAT ROIC performance 
rights that vest 

Nil 
20% 
Straight line pro rata vesting between 20% 
and 50% 
Straight line pro rata vesting between 50% 
and 100% 
100% 
Percentage of EPS CAGR performance 
rights that vest 

Nil 
20% 
Straight line pro rata vesting between 20% 
and 50% 
Straight line pro rata vesting between 50% 
and 100% 
100% 

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5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes (c) 

Prior long-term incentive awards 

5F. 
The following table outlines the terms of prior LTI offers outstanding: 

Performance period 

3 years: 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019 

3 years: 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020  

FY2017 LTI 1 

FY2018 LTI 1 

Overview 

Relative TSR 
performance hurdles 

ROIC performance 
hurdles 

EPS CAGR 
performance hurdles 

Number of 
performance rights 
remaining on issue 
at 30 June 2019 

Performance rights vesting subject to: 
  Relative TSR (50%) 
  ROIC (25%) 
  EPS CAGR (25%) 

Performance rights vesting subject to: 
  Relative TSR (50%) 
  ROIC (25%) 
  EPS CAGR (25%) 

TSR Ranking against the constituents of the S&P/ASX200 Industrial Sector Index: 
  Below 50th percentile 
  At the 50th percentile  
  50th to 75th percentile   – straight line vesting between 50% and 100% 
  Above 75th percentile   – 100% vesting 

– 0% vesting 
– 50% vesting  

ROIC: 
  Below 4.5%–0% vesting 
  4.5%–20% vesting 
  4.5%–5.5% – straight line vesting 

between 20% and 50% 

ROIC: 
  Below 5.25%–0% vesting 
  5.25%–20% vesting 
  5.25%–5.75% – straight line vesting 

between 20% and 50% 

  5.5%–6.5% – straight line vesting 

  5.75%–6.5% – straight line vesting between 

between 50% and 100% 

  6.5%–100% vesting 

50% and 100% 
  6.5%–100% vesting 

EPS CAGR: 
  Below 7.5%–0% vesting 
  At 7.5%–20% vesting 
  7.5%–10% – straight line vesting 

between 20% and 50% 

EPS CAGR: 
  Below 7.5%–0% vesting 
  At 7.5%–20% vesting 
  7.5%–10% – straight line vesting between 

20% and 50% 

  10%–12.5% – straight line vesting 

  10%–12.5% – straight line vesting between 

between 50% and 100% 

50% and 100% 

  At or above 12.5%–100% vesting 

  At or above 12.5%–100% vesting 

4,463,902 

3,191,302 

1  As a share-based payment, the portion of the performance rights relating to market-based conditions were valued for accounting purposes using the Monte 
Carlo simulation method and the portion relating to EPS or ROIC using the Black Scholes Model. Grant dates and fair values are contained in note 35 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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5.  Executive key management personnel – reward outcomes (c) 

5F. 

Prior long-term incentive awards (continued) 

Prior long-term incentive outcomes 

FY2017 LTI 

The FY2017 LTI was tested as at 30 June 2019. Based on Cleanaway’s relative TSR, ROIC and EPS performance over the 
performance period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019, the offer will partially vest – with the relative TSR tranche vesting 
at 100%, the ROIC tranche vesting at 47.6% and the EPS CAGR tranche vesting at 100%. 

Executive KMP  

Mr Bansal, Mr Gill and Mr Crawford all participated in the FY2017 LTI. Therefore, the following performance rights will vest: 

  Mr Bansal: 2,060,153 of his FY17 LTI rights will vest; 

  Mr Gill: 422,143 of his FY17 LTI rights will vest; and  

  Mr Crawford: 377,840 of his FY17 LTI rights will vest.  

FY2019-2020 Toxfree Integration Incentive 

5G. 
After the Company completed the acquisition of Cleanaway Industries Pty Ltd (formerly Tox Free Solutions Limited) on 11 
May 2018 a one-off Toxfree Integration Incentive (TII) offer was approved at the Company’s 2018 Annual General Meeting 
and made to approximately forty executives. This offer was to ensure focus on the key benefits of the acquisition of Toxfree, 
in particular the $35.0 million of initially identified synergies, targeted to be realised by 30 June 2020.  

The one-off TII offer was offered to executives to ensure that executives (including Executive KMP) involved in the acquisition 
and integration of Toxfree are focussed on exceeding the synergy benefits from this acquisition beyond the synergies initially 
identified in our business case for acquisition and announced to the market. The TII is an offer of performance rights that 
was made to certain executives (including Executive KMP) which is equivalent to 50% of their STI opportunity. The key 
performance condition for the TII plan relates to the achievement of Cleanaway EBITDA in the year ending 30 June 2020 that 
exceeds our internal targets which includes the initial $35.0 million of synergies identified from the Toxfree acquisition. The 
performance period under the plan is from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020. This plan does not reward the achievement of the 
forecast synergy benefits, it is designed to reward the delivery of additional savings and outperformance that enhances 
EBITDA.  

The number of performance rights remaining on issue under the TII offer at 30 June 2019 is 1,686,657 rights. 

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6.  Executive key management personnel – contract terms 

6A.  Current Executive KMP  
All Executive KMP are employed on the basis of an Executive Service Agreement (Agreement) that contains a range of terms 
and conditions including remuneration and other benefits, notice periods and termination benefits. Notice periods for 
Executive KMP are as follows: 

EXECUTIVE SERVICE AGREEMENTS 

TERM OF AGREEMENT 

NOTICE PERIOD BY EXECUTIVE 

NOTICE PERIOD BY CLEANAWAY 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
V Bansal 
B J Gill 
M Crawford 
T Richards 

Open 
Open 
Open 
Open 

12 months 
12 months 
12 months 
6 months 

12 months 
12 months 
12 months 
6 months 

Any payment in lieu of notice and/or redundancy is not to exceed average annual base salary as defined by the Corporations 
Act 2001 over the previous three years. 

The Company may terminate Agreements immediately for cause, in which case the Executive is not entitled to any payment 
in lieu of notice or contractual compensation. 

The Agreements also provide for an Executive’s participation in the STI and LTI plans subject to Board approval of their 
eligibility and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective plans. 

In addition, Mr Bansal was entitled to accommodation support, with the Company covering the costs associated with 
Mr Bansal’s accommodation in Melbourne until the end of 2019. The cost to the Group in providing this support 
to Mr Bansal for the year ended 30 June 2019 is provided in section 5A. 

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Executive key management personnel – additional remuneration tables
7.  Executive key management personnel – additional remuneration tables 

7A.  Performance rights granted and movement during the year 
The aggregate number of performance rights in the Company that were granted as compensation, exercised or lapsed 
in relation to each Executive KMP for the year ended 30 June 2019 is set out in the following table: 

YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE 2019 

BALANCE AT  
1 JULY 2018 
NUMBER 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
6,760,848 
V Bansal 
1,653,512 
B J Gill 
1,465,652 
M Crawford 
– 
T Richards 

RIGHTS 
GRANTED 
DURING THE 
YEAR 1 
NUMBER 

VALUE OF 
RIGHTS 
GRANTED 
DURING THE 
YEAR 2 
$ 

RIGHTS 
EXERCISED 
DURING THE 
YEAR 
NUMBER 

VALUE OF 
RIGHTS 
EXERCISED 
DURING THE 
YEAR 3 
$ 

1,696,906 
414,358 
361,490 
236,596 

2,495,091 
627,073 
547,457 
348,449 

(2,368,426) 
(438,701) 
(386,208) 
– 

4,460,701 
823,256 
663,795 
– 

LAPSED/  
CANCELLED  
DURING THE 
YEAR 
NUMBER 

(645,695) 
(447,075) 
(392,090) 
– 

BALANCE AT 
30 JUNE 2019 
NUMBER 

5,443,633 
1,182,094 
1,048,844 
236,596 

1 
2 

3 

Performance rights were granted under the FY2019 LTI Offer on 2 November 2018 and TII Offer and FY2018 STI deferral on 26 October 2018.  
The fair value of performance rights granted to Executive KMP was calculated using Monte Carlo simulation and the Black Scholes Model and is $1.09 
to $1.64 per Performance Right under the FY2019 LTI Offer. 
Calculated as the market value of Cleanaway shares on the date of exercise. 

7B.  Performance rights as at 30 June 2019 
The number of performance rights as at 30 June 2019 by plan for the Executive KMP is set out in the following table: 

ISSUED 

2017 
LTI 

2018 
STI 

2018 
LTI 

2019 
LTI 

2019 
TIIP 

BALANCE AT 
30 JUNE 2019 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
2,370,716 
V Bansal 
485,780 
B J Gill 
434,798 
M Crawford 
– 
T Richards 

186,137 
63,568 
56,940 
– 

1,376,011 
281,956 
252,556 
– 

1,208,615 
247,616 
214,976 
167,009 

302,154 
103,174 
89,574 
69,587 

5,443,633 
1,182,094 
1,048,844 
236,596 

VESTED & 
EXERCISABLE 
AT THE END 
OF THE YEAR 

186,137 
63,568 
56,940 
– 

No terms of performance rights have been altered by the Group during the reporting period. The Board has not previously 
exercised its discretion to allow the early vesting of any performance rights under any of the incentive plans. 

7C.  Securities trading policy 
The Company prohibits Executives from entering into any hedging arrangements or acquiring financial products (such 
as equity swaps, caps and collars or other hedging products) over unvested performance rights which have the effect 
of reducing or limiting exposure to risks associated with the market value of the Company’s securities. 

No Directors or Executive KMP may directly or indirectly enter into any margin loan facility against the Company’s securities 
unless the prior written consent of the Chairman of the Board is obtained. 

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Executive key management personnel – additional remuneration tables (continued)
7.  Executive key management personnel – additional remuneration tables (c) 

7D.  Company performance  
The following table shows Cleanaway’s annual performance over the last five years. For further explanation of details 
on Cleanaway performance see the Operating review section of Director’s Report.  

Net Revenue – $’M 1 
Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary 
equity holders – $’M 2 
EPS – cents 3 
Underlying EPS – cents 3 
Dividends per share – cents 
Shares on issue – number 
Market capitalisation – $’M 
Share price at 30 June – $ 
Change in share price – $ 

FY2015 
1,301.1 

FY2016 
1,320.7 

FY2017 
1,350.7 

FY2018 
1,564.9 

FY2019 
2,109.1 

44.8 
2.8 
3.9 
1.70 

(23.6) 
(1.4) 
2.8 
1.50 

123.1 
6.0 
6.9 
3.55 
1,579,914,690  1,586,344,605  1,592,889,317  2,036,684,232  2,044,507,391 
4,763.7 
2.33 
0.64 

103.5 
5.6 
5.3 
2.50 

2,198.2 
1.38 
0.58 

1,269.1 
0.80 
0.03 

3,442.0 
1.69 
0.31 

1,216.5 
0.77 
(0.24) 

72.5 
4.4 
4.7 
2.10 

1  Net Revenue is Revenue excluding landfill levies (FY2015: $83.8 million; FY2016: $134.4 million; FY2017: $103.7 million; FY2018: $149.4 million; 

2 

3 

and FY2019: $174.0 million). 
Includes underlying adjustments after tax (FY2015: $69.3 million; FY2016: $18.5 million; FY2017: $5.0 million; FY2018: $(5.5) million; 
and FY2019: $16.8 million). 
The calculation of EPS for comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the bonus element in the non-renounceable entitlement offer which occurred 
during December 2017 and January 2018. 

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Remuneration Report (Audited) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remuneration Report (Audited) 

8.  Shareholdings and other related party transactions

8.  Shareholdings and other related party transactions 

8A.  Shareholdings 
The movement for the year ended 30 June 2019 in the number of ordinary shares in the Company held, directly or indirectly 
or beneficially, by each KMP, including their related parties, is detailed in the following table. Directors increased 
shareholdings during the course of the year: 

NAME 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
M P Chellew 
R M Smith 
E R Stein  
T A Sinclair 
R M Harding  
P G Etienne 

EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 
V Bansal 
B J Gill 
M Crawford 
T Richards 

BALANCE 
AT THE START 
OF THE YEAR 

RECEIVED DURING 
THE YEAR ON THE 
EXERCISE OF RIGHTS 

OTHER  
CHANGES DURING 
THE YEAR 

BALANCE 
AT THE END 
OF THE YEAR 

95,548 
83,720 
103,179 
49,417 
16,109 
37,756 

804,128 
218,515 
336,092 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

2,368,426 
438,701 
386,208 
– 

44,000 
20,000 
10,389 
– 
– 
– 

– 
(100,000) 
(336,092) 
– 

139,548 
103,720 
113,568 
49,417 
16,109 
37,756 

3,172,554 
557,216 
386,208 
– 

Loans to Executive key management personnel 

8B. 
There were no loans to Executive KMP made during the period and no outstanding balances at reporting date. 

8C.  Other transactions and balances with Executive key management personnel and their 

related parties 

Some of the Directors hold, or have previously held, positions in companies with which Cleanaway has commercial 
relationships which are based on normal terms and conditions on an arm’s length basis. Transactions with entities where 
the relationship is limited to a common Non-Executive Directorship, including any Chairperson roles, are not considered 
related party transactions. The Board has assessed all of the relationships between the Group and companies in which 
Directors hold or held positions and has concluded that in all cases the relationships do not interfere with the Directors’ 
exercise of objective, unfettered or independent judgement or their ability to act in the best interest of the Group. 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Ernst & Young 
8 Exhibition Street 
Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia 
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001

Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
ey.com/au

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2019, I declare 
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and  
(b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year. 

Ernst & Young 

Brett Croft  
Partner 

14 August 2019 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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Consolidated Income Statement 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Revenue  
Other income 
Labour related expenses 
Collection, recycling and waste disposal expenses 
Fleet operating expenses 
Property expenses 
Other expenses 
Loss on sale of investments 
Share of profits/(losses) from equity accounted investments 
Profit from operations before depreciation and amortisation 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Revaluation of non-landfill land and buildings 
Profit from operations 
Net finance costs 
Profit before income tax  
Income tax expense 
Profit after income tax 

Attributable to: 
Ordinary equity holders  
Non-controlling interest 
Profit after income tax 

NOTES 
6 
7 

23 

21 

8 

9 

2019 
$’M 
2,283.1 
7.0 
(846.9) 
(622.8) 
(233.0) 
(71.6) 
(80.6) 
(2.2) 
0.7 
433.7 
(220.8) 
4.7 
217.6 
(47.8) 
169.8 
(46.6) 
123.2 

2018 
$’M 
1,714.3 
5.1 
(642.0) 
(472.7) 
(168.4) 
(49.1) 
(64.0) 
– 
(0.1) 
323.1 
(173.6) 
(0.2) 
149.3 
(31.5) 
117.8 
(14.5) 
103.3 

123.1 
0.1 
123.2 

103.5 
(0.2) 
103.3 

The above Consolidated Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Income Statement For the year ended 30 June 2019 Financial Report / 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Profit after income tax 
Other comprehensive income (not to be reclassified to profit or loss in 
subsequent periods) 
Revaluation of non-landfill land and buildings (net of tax)  
Net comprehensive income recognised directly in equity 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Attributable to: 
Ordinary equity holders  
Non-controlling interest 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

NOTES 

2019 
$’M 
123.2 

18.4 
18.4 
141.6 

141.5 
0.1 
141.6 

2018 
$’M 
103.3 

6.3 
6.3 
109.6 

109.8 
(0.2) 
109.6 

Earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders 
of the Company: 
Basic earnings per share (cents) 
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 

10 
10 

6.0 
6.0 

5.6 
5.6 

The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the year ended 30 June 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 

As at 30 June 2019 

Assets 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Income tax receivable 
Assets held for sale 
Other assets 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Equity accounted investments  
Net deferred tax assets 
Other assets 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Income tax payable 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Employee entitlements  
Provisions 
Other liabilities 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Employee entitlements  
Provisions 
Other liabilities  
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 
Parent entity interest 
Non-controlling interest 
Total equity 

NOTES 

2019 
$’M 

2018 
$’M 

11 
12 
13 

15 
24 

21 
22 
23 
9 
24 

14 

16 
25 
26 
27 

16 
25 
26 
27 

17 
18 

56.2 
382.0 
19.9 
– 
8.8 
21.6 
488.5 

1,296.3 
2,341.8 
3.8 
45.5 
17.3 
3,704.7 
4,193.2 

257.5 
17.7 
17.1 
66.9 
86.1 
32.2 
477.5 

697.6 
5.1 
295.8 
134.4 
1,132.9 
1,610.4 
2,582.8 

2,678.2 
77.9 
(175.6) 
2,580.5 
2.3 
2,582.8 

52.0 
369.5 
21.0 
8.2 
8.8 
15.4 
474.9 

1,184.0 
2,310.1 
13.8 
56.2 
8.1 
3,572.2 
4,047.1 

235.8 
– 
13.5 
75.7 
75.9 
30.7 
431.6 

711.7 
4.5 
280.0 
131.2 
1,127.4 
1,559.0 
2,488.1 

2,671.0 
51.9 
(234.8) 
2,488.1 
– 
2,488.1 

The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated  Balance SheetAs at 30 June 2019 Financial Report / 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

For the year ended 30 June 2019 

At 1 July 2018 
Adjustment on adoption of AASB 9 
Restated balance at 1 July 2018 
Profit for period 
Other comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Acquisition of non-controlling interest 
Share-based payment expense 
Dividends reinvested/(paid) 
Balance at 30 June 2019 

At 1 July 2017 
Profit for period 
Other comprehensive income  
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Acquisition of non-controlling interest 
Issue of shares (net of transaction costs) 
Share-based payment expense 
Dividends reinvested/(paid) 
Balance at 30 June 2018 

ORDINARY 
SHARES 
$’M 
2,671.0 
– 
2,671.0 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
7.2 
2,678.2 

2,083.0 
– 
– 
– 
– 
581.0 
– 
7.0 
2,671.0 

PARENT ENTITY INTEREST 

RESERVES 
$’M 
51.9 
– 
51.9 
– 
18.4 
18.4 
– 
7.6 
– 
77.9 

40.4 
– 
6.3 
6.3 
– 
– 
5.2 
– 
51.9 

RETAINED 
EARNINGS 
$’M 
(234.8) 
(1.7) 
(236.5) 
123.1 
– 
123.1 
– 
– 
(62.2) 
(175.6) 

(298.4) 
103.5 
– 
103.5 
– 
– 
– 
(39.9) 
(234.8) 

NON- 
CONTROLLING 
INTEREST 
$’M 
– 
– 
– 
0.1 
– 
0.1 
2.2 
– 
– 
2.3 

– 
(0.2) 
– 
(0.2) 
0.3 
– 
– 
(0.1) 
– 

TOTAL 
$’M 
2,488.1 
(1.7) 
2,486.4 
123.1 
18.4 
141.5 
– 
7.6 
(55.0) 
2,580.5 

1,825.0 
103.5 
6.3 
109.8 
– 
581.0 
5.2 
(32.9) 
2,488.1 

TOTAL  
EQUITY 
$’M 
2,488.1 
(1.7) 
2,486.4 
123.2 
18.4 
141.6 
2.2 
7.6 
(55.0) 
2,582.8 

1,825.0 
103.3 
6.3 
109.6 
0.3 
581.0 
5.2 
(33.0) 
2,488.1 

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Statement  of Changes in EquityFor the year ended 30 June 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Profit before income tax 
Adjustments for: 

Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Net finance costs 
Share-based payment expense 
Revaluation of non-landfill land and buildings 
Remediation and rectification expense 
Share of (profits)/losses from equity accounted investments 
Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Net loss on disposal of investments 
Other non-cash items 

Net cash from operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities 
Changes in assets and liabilities: 

Increase in receivables 
(Increase)/decrease in other assets 
Decrease/(increase) in inventories 
Increase in payables 
(Decrease)/increase in employee benefits 
Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities 
Decrease in provisions 

Cash generated from operating activities 
Net interest paid 
Income taxes paid 
Net cash from operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payments for property, plant and equipment 
Payments for intangible assets 
Payments for purchase of businesses (net of cash acquired) 
Payment of special dividend to Toxfree shareholders 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Investment in equity accounted investments 
Proceeds on divestment of equity accounted investments 
Dividends received from equity accounted investments 
Loans to customers repaid/(advanced) 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings 
Repayment of finance lease liabilities 
Net proceeds from settlement of derivatives 
Payment of debt and equity raising costs  
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares 
Payment of dividends to ordinary equity holders 
Payment of dividends to non-controlling interests 
Net cash (used in)/from financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

NOTES 

2019 
$’M 

2018 
$’M 

169.8 

117.8 

220.8 
47.8 
5.5 
(4.7) 
9.1 
(0.7) 
(3.2) 
2.2 
(0.5) 
446.1 

(10.4) 
(16.1) 
4.2 
18.6 
(8.9) 
0.8 
(35.4) 
398.9 
(29.5) 
(18.6) 
350.8 

(186.6) 
(5.9) 
(44.2) 
– 
11.2 
(1.5) 
6.1 
4.0 
0.4 
(216.5) 

95.3 
(154.0) 
(15.2) 
– 
(1.2) 
– 
(55.0) 
– 
(130.1) 

4.2 
52.0 
56.2 

173.6 
31.5 
3.8 
0.2 
– 
0.1 
(4.6) 
– 
1.1 
323.5 

(37.9) 
2.1 
(4.1) 
14.9 
4.4 
(2.4) 
(40.0) 
260.5 
(14.3) 
(25.0) 
221.2 

(135.8) 
(7.7) 
(555.5) 
(113.5) 
7.3 
(7.8) 
– 
1.6 
(0.4) 
(811.8) 

885.0 
(824.4) 
(4.0) 
8.7 
(23.3) 
590.4 
(32.9) 
(0.1) 
599.4 

8.8 
43.2 
52.0 

28 

11 

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Corporate information
1.  Corporate information 

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and its subsidiaries (the Group) is domiciled and incorporated in Australia. 
The Consolidated Financial Report of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited consists of the Consolidated Financial 
Statements of the Group and the Group’s interests in equity accounted investments. 

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2019 were authorised for issue in accordance 
with a resolution of the Directors on 14 August 2019. 

2.  Statement of compliance

2.  Statement of compliance 

The Consolidated Financial Report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared on a going concern 
basis and in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The Financial Report also complies with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

3.  Basis of preparation

3.  Basis of preparation 

The Financial Report has been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non-current 
assets (non-landfill land and buildings) and derivative financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair value of the 
consideration given in exchange for assets.  

The Financial Report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest hundred thousand dollars, except 
when otherwise indicated. This presentation is consistent with the requirements of Legislative Instrument 2016/191, issued by the 
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the financial statements.  

Refer to note 39 for a summary of the Group’s significant accounting policies.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements  

The preparation of the Financial Report requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management 
to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. Actual results may vary from these 
estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Significant accounting estimates and judgements in the Consolidated 
Financial Report are: 

Recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets  

(a) 
Each asset or cash generating unit (CGU) is evaluated every reporting period to determine whether there are any indications 
of impairment or reversal of previously recognised impairment losses. If any such indication exists, a formal estimate 
of recoverable amount is performed and where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, an impairment loss 
is recognised. Goodwill and other intangible assets with an indefinite life are tested for impairment on an annual basis, 
irrespective of whether there is an indication of impairment.  

The recoverable amount of each CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations which require the use of estimates 
and assumptions. The calculations use cash flow projections based on forecasts approved by management. The discounted 
cash flows of the CGUs, other than those associated with landfill assets, are determined using five-year forecasted cash flows 
and a terminal value calculation. These cash flows include estimates and assumptions related to revenue growth, capital 
expenditure, terminal value growth rates, commodity prices and expense profile. 

Cash flows from the landfill assets include estimates and assumptions in relation to: waste volumes over the life of the landfill, 
cell development capital expenditure, waste mix, revenue and growth, expense profile, and value and timing of land sales.  

These estimates and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty; such that there is a possibility that changes in circumstances 
will alter these projections, which may impact the recoverable amount of the assets. In such circumstances some or all of the 
assets may be impaired, or a previous impairment charge reversed. Any potential impact arising from an impairment or reversal 
of an impairment would be recorded in the Consolidated Income Statement. 

Further details on the Group’s impairment assessment and policy are disclosed in note 22 and note 39(e). 

Landfill asset depreciation 

(b) 
Landfill assets comprise the acquisition of landfill land, airspace, cell development costs, site infrastructure and landfill site 
improvement costs, and remediation assets. Landfill airspace, cell development costs and remediation assets are depreciated 
on a usage basis. This depreciation method requires significant estimation of compaction rates, airspace and future costs. 
Therefore, changes in these estimates will cause changes in depreciation rates. The depreciation rates are calculated based 
on the most up to date accounting estimates and applied prospectively.  

Further details on the Group’s landfill asset accounting policy are disclosed in note 39(j). 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements (continued)

 4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements (c) 

Provision for remediation and rectification  

(c) 
The Group’s remediation and rectification provisions related to landfills are calculated based on the present value of the 
future cash outflows expected to be incurred to remediate landfills which will include the costs of capping the landfill site, 
remediation and rectification costs and post-closure monitoring activities. The measurement of the provisions requires 
significant estimates and assumptions such as: discount rate, inflation rate, assessing the requirements of the Environment 
Protection Authority (EPA) or other government authorities, the timing, extent and costs of activity required and the area of 
the landfill to be remediated or rectified, which is determined by volumetric aerial surveys. These uncertainties may result 
in future actual expenditure differing from the amounts currently provided.  

The provisions for remediation and rectification for each landfill site are periodically reviewed and updated based on the 
facts and circumstances available at the time. Changes to the estimated future costs for remediating open sites, still 
accepting waste, are recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet by adjusting both the remediation asset and provision. 
For closed sites, changes to the estimated costs are recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. Changes to estimated 
costs related to rectification provisions are recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement.  

Remediation and makegood provisions in relation to the Group’s owned and leased industrial properties are reviewed 
periodically and updated based on facts and circumstances known at the time, applying certain assumptions about the risk 
rating related to the relevant site and the timeframe of when the site may require remediation. Changes in estimates related 
to removing structures on leased sites and remediating those sites are recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 
by adjusting the leasehold improvement asset and the remediation provision.  For closed industrial sites or where subsurface 
remediation is identified, changes to the estimated costs are recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. 

Further details on the Group’s remediation accounting policy are disclosed in note 39(n). 

Taxation 

(d) 
Deferred tax assets, including those arising from tax losses not recouped, capital losses and temporary differences, are 
recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, only where it is considered more likely than not that they will be recovered, 
which is dependent on the generation of sufficient future taxable profits. Management considers that it is probable that 
future taxable profits will be available to utilise those temporary differences. Judgement is required to determine the amount 
of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future profits.  

These judgements and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty, hence there is a possibility that changes 
in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities 
recognised on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the amount of other tax losses and temporary differences not yet 
recognised. In such circumstances, some or all of the carrying amounts of recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities 
may require adjustment, resulting in a corresponding credit or charge to the Consolidated Income Statement. 

Further details on the Group’s taxation accounting policy are disclosed in note 39(d). 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

5.  Segment reporting

5.  Segment reporting 

Following the acquisition of Cleanaway Industries Pty Ltd (formerly Tox Free Solutions Limited) on 11 May 2018 and the 
continued integration of the Toxfree businesses into the new operating model, the Group has changed its operating 
segments. The revised operating segments are identified on the basis of how the Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews 
internal reports about components of the Group in order to assess the performance and allocation of resources to a particular 
segment. Information reported to the Group’s Chief Executive Officer (Chief Operating Decision Maker) for the purpose 
of performance assessment and resource allocation is specifically focused on the following segments: 

  Solid Waste Services 

Comprises the collection, recovery and disposal of all types of solid waste, including putrescible waste, inert waste, 
household waste and recovered waste. Waste streams are generally processed through our resource recovery and 
recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills. 

  Liquid Waste & Health Services  

Liquid Waste comprises the collection, treatment, processing, refining and recycling and destruction of hazardous and 
non-hazardous liquids, hydrocarbons and chemical waste, specialised product destruction, hazardous waste and e-waste.  

Health Services comprises the provision of services to the health sector for the safe treatment and disposal of 
health-related waste which includes sharps management, medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, healthcare hazardous 
waste and quarantine waste. 

Industrial & Waste Services  

Comprises a wide variety of services provided to the Infrastructure, Industrial and Resources markets. Services include 
drain cleaning, non-destructive digging, vacuum loading, high pressure cleaning, pipeline maintenance and CCTV. 

Unallocated balances include the Group’s share of profits from equity accounted investments and corporate balances. 
Corporate balances relate to shared services functions that are not directly attributable to an identifiable segment. 
These functions include management, finance, legal, information technology, marketing, and human resources that 
provide support to the other segments identified above.  

No operating segments have been aggregated to form the reportable segments. Comparative information has been restated 
to reflect the revised operating segments. 

Segment results include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. 
Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are expected 
to be used for more than one period. 

The Group has the following allocation policies: 

  Sales between segments are on normal commercial terms; and 
  Corporate charges are allocated where possible based on estimated usage of corporate resources. 

Segment assets and liabilities have not been disclosed as these are not provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker. 
This information is provided at a Group level only. 

Net finance costs are not allocated to individual segments as the underlying instruments are managed on a Group basis. 
Current taxes, deferred taxes and certain financial assets and liabilities are not allocated to those segments as they are also 
managed on a Group basis. 

Inter-segment revenues are eliminated on consolidation. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

5.  Segment reporting (continued)
5. Segment reporting (c) 

2019 
Revenue 
Revenue from customers  
Other revenue 
Inter-segment sales 
Total revenue 
Underlying EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation  
Underlying EBIT 
Loss on sale of investments 
Acquisition and integration costs 
Revaluation of non-landfill land 
and buildings 
Change in discount rate on 
remediation provisions 
Profit from operations (EBIT) 
Net finance costs  
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit after income tax 
Capital expenditure: 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 

SOLID 
WASTE 
SERVICES 
$’M  

1,490.6 
12.7 
33.0 
1,536.3 
352.8 
(148.8) 
204.0 

OPERATING SEGMENTS 

LIQUID 
WASTE & 
HEALTH 
SERVICES 
 $’M 

INDUSTRIAL 
& WASTE 
SERVICES 
 $’M 

UNALLOCATED 

TOTAL 
OPERATING 
SEGMENTS 
$’M 

EQUITY 
ACCOUNTED 
INVESTMENTS 
$’M 

ELIMINATIONS 
 $’M 

CORPORATE 
$’M 

GROUP 
$’M 

434.2 
20.8 
40.0 
495.0 
86.9 
(32.9) 
54.0 

324.6 
0.2 
17.1 
341.9 
46.6 
(24.1) 
22.5 

–  2,249.4   
33.7   
– 
(90.1) 
–   
(90.1)  2,283.1   
486.3   
(205.8)   
280.5   

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
0.7 
– 
0.7 

–  2,249.4 
33.7 
– 
– 
– 
–  2,283.1 
461.6 
(220.8) 
240.8 
(2.2) 
(16.6) 

(25.4) 
(15.0) 
(40.4) 

4.7 

(9.1) 
217.6 
(47.8) 
169.8 
(46.6) 
123.2 

151.3 
1.0 

21.8 
0.1 

10.1 
0.1 

– 
– 

183.2   
1.2   

– 
– 

3.4 
4.7 

186.6 
5.9 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

5.  Segment reporting (continued)
5. Segment reporting (c) 

2018 
Revenue 
Revenue from customers 
Other revenue 
Inter-segment sales 
Total revenue 
Underlying EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation  
Underlying EBIT 
Rebranding costs 
Acquisition costs 
Gain on sale of properties 
Revaluation of non-landfill land 
and buildings 
Profit from operations (EBIT) 
Net finance costs  
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit after income tax 
Capital expenditure: 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 

SOLID 
WASTE 
SERVICES 
$’M 

1,225.0 
14.7 
17.0 
1,256.7 
285.7 
(126.5) 
159.2 

OPERATING SEGMENTS 

UNALLOCATED 

LIQUID 
WASTE & 
HEALTH 
SERVICES 
 $’M 

INDUSTRIAL 
& WASTE 
SERVICES 
 $’M 

TOTAL 
OPERATING 
SEGMENTS 
$’M 

EQUITY 
ACCOUNTED 
INVESTMENTS 
$’M 

ELIMINATIONS 
 $’M 

CORPORATE 
$’M 

GROUP 
$’M 

287.2 
20.7 
14.5 
322.4 
54.2 
(17.4) 
36.8 

166.6 
0.1 
19.1 
185.8 
18.9 
(13.8) 
5.1 

– 
– 
(50.6) 
(50.6) 
– 
– 
– 

1,678.8   
35.5   
–   
1,714.3   
358.8   
(157.7)   
201.1   

– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.1) 
– 
(0.1) 

–  1,678.8 
35.5 
– 
– 
– 
–  1,714.3 
339.7 
(173.3) 
166.4 
(2.5) 
(16.6) 
2.2 

(19.0) 
(15.6) 
(34.6) 

(0.2) 
149.3 
(31.5) 
117.8 
(14.5) 
103.3 

124.3 
1.2 

7.8 
– 

3.2 
– 

– 
– 

135.3   
1.2   

– 
– 

0.5 
6.5 

135.8 
7.7 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

6.  Revenue

6.  Revenue 

Revenue from customers 1 
Other revenue 

1 

Refer to note 5 for disaggregation of revenue. 

2019 
$’M 
2,249.4 
33.7 
2,283.1 

2018 
$’M 
1,678.8 
35.5 
1,714.3 

The Group has a right to invoice all revenue to date, except those amounts disclosed as contract assets in note 12. The Group 
has chosen not to disclose the amount of remaining performance obligations under contracts, where it has a right to invoice 
as services are performed. Remaining performance obligations for work which is priced on a fixed basis where the right to 
invoice is conditional on the work being completed are set out in note 12. 

7.  Other income

7.  Other income 

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 1 
Other 

2019 
$’M 
3.2 
3.8 
7.0 

2018 
$’M 
4.6 
0.5 
5.1 

1  Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment in the year ended 30 June 2018 includes disposal of remediation and rectification provisions 

of $5.4 million. Refer to note 26. 

8.  Net finance costs

8.  Net finance costs 

Finance costs 
Interest on borrowings 
Interest on finance leases 
Amortisation of capitalised borrowing costs 
Unwind of discount on provisions and other liabilities  
Foreign currency exchange loss on USPP borrowings 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments related to USPP borrowings 

Finance income 
Interest revenue 

Net finance costs 

Refer to note 39(c) for the Group’s accounting policy on finance costs.  

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2019 
$’M 

(24.6) 
(5.8) 
(2.9) 
(15.2) 
– 
– 
(48.5) 

0.7 
0.7 
(47.8) 

2018 
$’M 

(15.4) 
(1.5) 
(2.4) 
(15.1) 
(0.5) 
0.4 
(34.5) 

3.0 
3.0 
(31.5) 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

9. 

Income tax
9. 

Income tax 

(a)  Amounts recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement 

Current tax expense  
Current year 
Adjustments in respect of prior years 

Deferred tax expense 
Origination and reversal of temporary differences 
Adjustments in respect of prior years 

Income tax expense 

2019 
$’M 

2018 
$’M 

45.4 
(1.1) 
44.3 

2.3 
– 
2.3 
46.6 

32.3 
(28.7) 
3.6 

0.6 
10.3 
10.9 
14.5 

(b)  Amounts recognised directly in other comprehensive income or equity 
Deferred income tax expense recognised directly in other comprehensive income of $8.0 million (2018: $2.7 million expense) 
relates to the tax effect of items recognised in the asset revaluation reserve.  

Deferred income tax benefit recognised directly in equity for the year of $2.1 million (2018: $5.3 million benefit) relates to 
the tax effect of items recognised in the employee equity benefits reserve of $2.1 million (2018: $1.4 million), and the tax 
effect of capital raising costs recognised directly in equity of nil (2018: $3.9 million). 

(c) 

Reconciliation between tax expense and pre-tax net profit at the statutory rate 

Profit before tax  

Income tax using the corporation tax rate of 30% (2018: 30%) 

Decrease in income tax expense due to: 
Share of losses from equity accounted investments 
Non-deductible expenses  
Business acquisition costs 
Adjustments in respect of prior years – landfill depreciation adjustment 1 
Adjustments in respect of prior years 
Research and development tax credits 
Non-assessable gain on sale of properties 
Non-deductible CGT loss on sale of properties 
Non-deductible loss on sale of equity accounted investments 2 
Employee share plan expenses 
New Zealand tax review 3 
Other 
Income tax expense 

2019 
$’M 

2018 
$’M 

169.8 

117.8 

50.9 

35.3 

0.4 
0.3 
(0.1) 
– 
(1.1) 
(3.1) 
(0.5) 
– 
0.7 
(0.5) 
– 
(0.4) 
46.6 

0.1 
0.3 
3.8 
(17.9) 
(0.5) 
(2.4) 
– 
1.0 
– 
(0.2) 
(5.0) 
– 
14.5 

1  During the period ended 30 June 2018, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allowed an objection to the tax return for the year ended 30 June 2013 and 
the Group has lodged amended assessments for the tax returns for the years ended 30 June 2013 to 30 June 2017 inclusive. The objection and the 
amended assessments relate to depreciation deductions in respect of previous landfill acquisitions. 
The Group divested its interest in Total Waste Management Pty Ltd and Western Resource Recovery Pty Ltd on 10 December 2018. 

2 
3  During the period ended 30 June 2018, the Group received advice from New Zealand Inland Revenue that their review of various matters, which related 

to the Group’s ownership of the New Zealand business, was complete and no tax liability would arise in respect of certain matters. Accordingly, the Group 
released a tax provision of $5.0 million in this regard. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

9. 

Income tax (continued)
9. 

Income tax (c) 

(d)  Deferred tax  
Deferred tax in the Consolidated Balance Sheet relates to the following: 

2019 
Deferred tax assets 
PP&E 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Tax losses 
Other 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Intangible assets 
Other 
Net deferred tax assets 

OPENING 
BALANCE  
$’M 

34.7 
24.5 
105.5 
– 
14.9 

(111.8) 
(11.6) 
56.2 

RECOGNISED  
IN PROFIT OR 
LOSS 
$’M 

RECOGNISED  
IN OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME 
$’M 

RECOGNISED 
DIRECTLY IN 
EQUITY 
$’M 

ACQUIRED IN 
BUSINESS 
COMBINATION  
$’M 

OTHER 1 
$’M 

CLOSING 
BALANCE  
$’M 

(15.5) 
(1.5) 
7.3 
0.2 
0.1 

7.9 
(0.8) 
(2.3) 

(8.0) 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
(8.0) 

– 
– 
– 
– 
2.1 

– 
– 
2.1 

– 
0.2 
– 
– 
– 

(2.1) 
(1.4) 
(3.3) 

– 
– 
0.8 
– 
– 

– 
– 
0.8 

11.2 
23.2 
113.6 
0.2 
17.1 

(106.0) 
(13.8) 
45.5 

1 

Includes tax effect of the initial application of AASB 9 of $0.7 million. Refer to note 40. 

2018 
Deferred tax assets 
PP&E 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Other 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Intangible assets 
Other 
Net deferred tax assets 

RECOGNISED  
IN PROFIT OR 
LOSS 
$’M 

RECOGNISED  
IN OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME 
$’M 

OPENING 
BALANCE  
$’M 

RECOGNISED 
DIRECTLY IN 
EQUITY 
$’M 

ACQUIRED IN 
BUSINESS 
COMBINATION  
$’M 

43.8 
17.1 
107.5 
8.5 

(67.9) 
(19.5) 
89.5 

(6.7) 
2.3 
(15.0) 
(3.3) 

3.5 
8.3 
(10.9) 

(2.7) 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
(2.7) 

– 
– 
– 
5.3 

– 
– 
5.3 

0.3 
5.1 
13.0 
4.5 

(47.4) 
(0.4) 
(24.9) 

OTHER 
$’M 

CLOSING 
BALANCE  
$’M 

– 
– 
–  
(0.1) 

– 
– 
(0.1) 

34.7 
24.5 
105.5 
14.9 

(111.8) 
(11.6) 
56.2 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

10.  Earnings per share

10.  Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share (cents) 
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 

(i) 

Basic earnings per share 

2019 

6.0 
6.0 

2018 

5.6 
5.6 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit after income tax attributable to ordinary equity holders 
of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year. 

Reconciliation of earnings used as the numerator in calculating basic earnings per share: 

Profit after income tax 
Net (profit)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests 
Profit after tax attributable to ordinary equity holders 

Reconciliation of weighted average number of ordinary shares:  

2019 
$’M 
123.2 
(0.1) 
123.1 

2018 
$’M 
103.3 
0.2 
103.5 

2019 

2018 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator 
in calculating earnings per share 
Number for basic earnings per share 
Effect of potential ordinary shares 
Number for diluted earnings per share 

2,041,572,028  1,843,122,437 
14,307,587 
2,054,223,097  1,857,430,024 

12,651,069 

(ii) 

Diluted earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share adjusts basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and 
other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed 
to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.  

Dilutive potential ordinary shares are limited to performance rights issued under the Group’s long-term and short-term 
incentive plans. Refer to note 35 for details. The dilutive effect of the performance rights on basic earnings per share 
reported above is not material.  

11.  Cash and cash equivalents

11.  Cash and cash equivalents 

Composition of cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank and on hand 

2019 
$’M 
56.2 
56.2 

2018 
$’M 
52.0 
52.0 

The Group has pledged $0.3 million (2018: $1.6 million) of its short-term deposits to fulfil collateral requirements in relation 
to contingent liabilities and corporate credit card facilities. 

Refer to note 39(g) for the Group’s accounting policy on cash and cash equivalents.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

12.  Trade and other receivables

12.  Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 
Contract assets 1 
Other receivables 
Provision for expected credit losses 

2019 
$’M 
380.0 
1.4 
6.4 
(5.8) 
382.0 

2018 
$’M 
363.8 
0.4 
7.9 
(2.6) 
369.5 

1  Contract assets arise when the Group has performed work but does not yet have the right to invoice. This is the case in the Industrial & Waste Services 

operating segment when work is performed on a fixed price quote. 

Refer to note 39(h) for the Group’s accounting policy on trade and other receivables. 

The ageing of the Group’s trade receivables at the reporting date was: 

Not past due 
Past due 1 – 30 days 
Past due 31 – 120 days 
Past due 121 days or more 

The movement in the provision for expected credit losses during the year was as follows: 

Opening balance 
Adjustment on adoption of AASB 9 1 
Provisions acquired 
Provisions recognised 
Reversal of provisions 
Utilisation of provisions 
Closing balance 

1 

Refer to note 40 for description of new standards adopted. 

2019  
$’M 
271.8 
65.3 
29.8 
13.1 
380.0 

2019 
 $’M 
2.6 
2.4 
– 
5.8 
(1.8) 
(3.2) 
5.8 

 2018 
 $’M 
257.1 
63.7 
33.8 
9.2 
363.8 

2018 
 $’M 
3.1 
– 
0.6 
8.4 
(3.0) 
(6.5) 
2.6 

No single customer’s annual revenue is greater than 1.9% (2018: 2.1%) of the Group’s total revenue. Trade and other 
receivables that are neither past due or impaired are considered to be of a high credit quality. 

13. 

Inventories
13.  Inventories 

Raw materials and consumables – at cost  
Work in progress – at cost 
Finished goods – at cost 

Refer to note 39(i) for the Group’s accounting policy on inventories. 

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2019 
$’M 
7.5 
2.2 
10.2 
19.9 

2018 
$’M 
6.0 
4.5 
10.5 
21.0 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

14.  Trade and other payables

14.  Trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Other payables and accruals  

2019 
$’M 
123.1 
134.4 
257.5 

2018 
$’M 
112.9 
122.9 
235.8 

Refer to note 39(l) for the Group’s accounting policy on trade and other payables. 

15.  Assets held for sale

15.  Assets held for sale  

On 27 June 2019, the Group entered into an agreement to sell the buffer land surrounding the old Tullamarine landfill site 
in Victoria. As title of the land does not pass until April 2020, the sale has not been recognised during the year ended 
30 June 2019. A profit on sale of approximately $8.0 million will be recognised during the year ended 30 June 2020. 

16. 

16.  Interest-bearing liabilities 
Interest-bearing liabilities

Opening balance at 1 July 2018 

Proceeds/(repayment) of borrowings 
Borrowing costs paid 

Cash flows 
Lease drawdowns 
Non-cash drawdowns 
Interest-bearing liabilities acquired 
Borrowing costs reversed/(accrued) 
Amortisation of borrowing costs 
Closing balance at 30 June 2019 

Opening balance at 1 July 2017 

Proceeds/(repayment) of borrowings 
Borrowing costs paid 

Cash flows 
Lease drawdowns 
Non-cash drawdowns 
Interest-bearing liabilities acquired 
Foreign currency loss 
Amortisation of capitalised transaction costs 
Transaction costs accrued 
Closing balance at 30 June 2018 

UNSECURED 

SECURED 

BANK LOANS 
$’M 
534.2 
(59.0) 
(0.8) 
(59.8) 
– 
2.6 
– 
0.3 
2.8 
480.1 

CLEAN ENERGY 
FINANCE 
CORPORATION 
$’M 
89.3 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
10.0 
– 
0.1 
99.4 

OTHER 
$’M 

–   
0.3   
–   
0.3   
–   
–   
0.5   
–   
–   
0.8   

LEASE 
LIABILITIES 
$’M 
101.7 
(15.2) 
– 
(15.2) 
47.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
134.4 

UNSECURED 

SECURED 

US PRIVATE 
PLACEMENT 
NOTES 
$’M 
62.4 
(62.9) 
– 
(62.9) 
– 
– 
– 
0.5 
– 
– 
– 

BANK LOANS 
$’M 
307.8 
33.5 
(9.7) 
23.8 
– 
4.8 
196.3 
– 
2.3 
(0.8) 
534.2 

CLEAN ENERGY 
FINANCE 
CORPORATION 
$’M 

–   
90.0   
(0.8)   
89.2   
–   
–   
–   
–   
0.1   
–   
89.3   

LEASE 
LIABILITIES 
$’M 
– 
(4.0) 
– 
(4.0) 
90.8 
– 
14.9 
– 
– 
– 
101.7 

TOTAL 
INTEREST-
BEARING 
LIABILITIES 
$’M 
725.2 
(73.9) 
(0.8) 
(74.7) 
47.9 
2.6 
10.5 
0.3 
2.9 
714.7 

TOTAL 
INTEREST-
BEARING 
LIABILITIES 
$’M 
370.2 
56.6 
(10.5) 
46.1 
90.8 
4.8 
211.2 
0.5 
2.4 
(0.8) 
725.2 

Refer to note 39(m) for the Group’s accounting policy on borrowings. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

16. 

Interest-bearing liabilities (continued)
16.  Interest-bearing liabilities (c) 

Financing facilities 

The facility limits and maturity profile of the Group’s main financing facilities are as follows: 

FACILITY  
Syndicated Facility Agreement 

Clean Energy Finance Corporation 
Clean Energy Finance Corporation 
Uncommitted bank guarantee facility 

Facility A 
Facility B 
Facility C 
Facility D 

working capital tranche 
4 year revolver 
5 year revolver 
3 year term loan 
8 year term loan 
8 year term loan 

MATURITY 
AMOUNT 
31 July 2021 
$135 million 
31 July 2023 
$200 million 
31 July 2024 
$315 million 
31 July 2021 
$250 million 
17 August 2025 
$90 million 
$10 million 
30 April 2025 
$60 million  31 December 2019 

The headroom available in the Group’s facilities at 30 June 2019 is summarised below: 

Syndicated Facility Agreement 

Clean Energy Finance Corporation 4 
Bank guarantee facilities 1 

Facility A 1,2,3 
Facility B 3 
Facility C 3 
Facility D 3 

AVAILABLE  
$’M 
135.0 
200.0 
315.0 
250.0 
100.0 
60.0 
1,060.0 

UTILISED  
$’M  
(106.4) 
(200.0) 
(30.0) 
(250.0) 
(100.0) 
(55.7) 
(742.1) 

NOT UTILISED  
$’M  
28.6 
– 
285.0 
– 
– 
4.3 
317.9 

1 

2 

These facilities include $141.5 million (2018: $122.8 million) in guarantees and letters of credit which only give rise to a liability where the Group fails 
to perform its contractual obligations. 
This facility includes $6.5 million (2018: $6.5 million) of corporate credit card limit utilisation and $7.3 million (2018: $8.6 million) of outstanding finance 
lease commitments. 

3  Amounts utilised exclude capitalised transaction costs of $7.4 million (2018: $9.7 million) and $0.7 million (2018: nil) of bank loans advanced under 

uncommitted facilities. 

4  Amount utilised excludes capitalised transaction costs of $0.6 million (2018: $0.7 million). 

The headroom available in the Group’s facilities at 30 June 2018 is summarised below: 

Syndicated Facility Agreement 

Clean Energy Finance Corporation  
Bank guarantee facilities  

Facility A  
Facility B  
Facility C  
Facility D  

AVAILABLE  
$’M 
135.0 
200.0 
315.0 
250.0 
90.0 
61.6 
1,051.6 

UTILISED  
$’M  
(86.1) 
(200.0) 
(89.0) 
(250.0) 
(90.0) 
(56.7) 
(771.8) 

NOT UTILISED  
$’M  
48.9 
– 
226.0 
– 
– 
4.9 
279.8 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

17. 

Issued capital
17.  Issued capital 

Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company. Any transaction 
costs incurred by the Company arising on the issue of capital are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share 
capital received. 

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number 
of shares held. Ordinary shares entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company. 
Ordinary shares have no par value and all issued shares are fully paid. 

 2019 

 2018 

Opening balance 
Issue of shares under dividend reinvestment plan 
Issue of shares under employee incentive plans 
Issue of shares under entitlement offer 1 
Costs related to share issue, net of tax 2 
Closing balance 

NUMBER 
OF SHARES 
2,036,684,232 
3,446,846 
4,376,313 
– 
– 
2,044,507,391 

$’M 

NUMBER 
OF SHARES 
2,671.0  1,592,889,317 
4,835,298 
1,635,712 
437,323,905 
– 
2,678.2  2,036,684,232 

7.2 
– 
– 
– 

$’M 
2,083.0 
7.0 
– 
590.4 
(9.4) 
2,671.0 

1 

Relates to shares issued in December 2017 and January 2018 under the non-renounceable entitlement offer as part of the acquisition of Tox Free Solutions 
Limited. Under the entitlement offer, one new share was offered at the discounted price of $1.35 per share, for every 3.65 shares held. 

2  Costs related to the share issue were $13.3 million (after tax $9.4 million) of which $0.4 million was paid during 30 June 2019 (2018: $12.8 million). 

18.  Reserves

18.  Reserves 

Asset revaluation reserve 
Employee equity benefits reserve 

2019 
$’M 
53.9 
24.0 
77.9 

2018 
$’M 
35.5 
16.4 
51.9 

(a)  Asset revaluation reserve 
The asset revaluation reserve is used to record revaluations of non-landfill land and buildings. Refer to note 39(j) for further 
details on the Group’s non-landfill land and buildings valuation policy.  

Opening balance 
Revaluation of land and buildings (net of tax) 
Closing balance 

2019 
$’M 
35.5 
18.4 
53.9 

2018 
$’M 
29.2 
6.3 
35.5 

Employee equity benefits reserve 

(b) 
The employee equity benefits reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided to employees as part of their 
remuneration. Refer to note 35 for further details on these share-based payment plans. 

Opening balance 
Share-based payment expense (net of tax) 
Closing balance 

2019 
$’M 
16.4 
7.6 
24.0 

2018 
$’M 
11.2 
5.2 
16.4 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

19.  Dividends

19.  Dividends 

The Company declared a fully franked dividend on ordinary shares for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 of 3.55 cents 
per share, being an interim dividend of 1.65 cents per share and final dividend of 1.90 cents per share. The record date of 
the final dividend is 10 September 2019 with payment to be made on 3 October 2019.  

Details of dividends in respect of the financial year are as follows: 

Dividends paid during the period 
Final dividend relating to prior period 
Interim dividend relating to current period 

Dividends determined in respect of the period 
Interim dividend relating to current period 
Final dividend relating to current period 

2019 
CENTS PER 
SHARE 

2018 
CENTS PER 
SHARE 

1.40 
1.65 
3.05 

1.65 
1.90 
3.55 

1.10 
1.10 
2.20 

1.10 
1.40 
2.50 

2019 

$’M 

28.5 
33.7 
62.2 

33.7 
38.9 
72.6 

2018 

$’M 

17.5 
22.4 
39.9 

22.4 
28.5 
50.9 

Franking credit balance 

The available amounts are based on the balance of the franking account at year-end, adjusted for: 
(a)  Franking credits or debits that will arise from the payment of current tax liabilities or receipt of current tax assets;  
(b)  Franking debits that will arise from the payment of franked or partially franked dividends recognised as a liability at the 

year end; and  

(c)  Franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables by the Tax Consolidated Group 

at the year end. 

30% franking credits available for subsequent financial years 1 

1 

The payment of the final 2019 dividend determined after 30 June 2019 will reduce the franking account by $16.7 million. 

2019 
$’M  
21.4 

2018 
$’M 
1.4 

The unadjusted balance of the franking account at 30 June 2019 was $4.1 million (2018: $10.5 million). 

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20.  Capital management

20.  Capital management 

When managing capital, the Group’s objective is to ensure that it uses a mix of funding options, to optimise returns to equity 
holders and manage risk. The facility limits and maturity profile of the Group’s main financing facilities are contained 
in note 16. 

The capital structure of the Group comprises: debt, which includes borrowings and finance leases; cash and cash equivalents; 
and equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, such equity comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings 
as disclosed in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Group is subject to and complies with externally imposed 
capital requirements. 

The gearing ratio of the Group at reporting date was as follows: 

Current interest-bearing liabilities 
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 
Less cash and cash equivalents 
Net debt 
Total equity 
Gearing ratio 1  

1 

The gearing ratio is calculated as Net debt divided by Net debt plus Total equity.

2019 
$’M 
17.1 
697.6 
(56.2) 
658.5 
2,580.5 
20.3% 

2018 
$’M 
13.5 
711.7 
(52.0) 
673.2 
2,488.1 
21.3% 

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21.  Property, plant and equipment

21.  Property, plant and equipment 

2019 
Opening net book value 
Additions 
Acquisitions of businesses 
Net movement in remediation assets 2 
Disposals 
Transfer of assets  
Revaluations 
Depreciation 
Closing net book value 
Cost or fair value 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net book value 

NON-LANDFILL 
LAND AND 
BUILDINGS 
$’M 
160.4 
– 
– 
– 
(4.8) 
32.8 
31.1 
(2.3) 
217.2 
224.6 
(7.4) 
217.2 

LANDFILL 
ASSETS 
$’M 
208.6 
– 
– 
43.2 
– 
33.7 
– 
(48.3) 
237.2 
651.5 
(414.3) 
237.2 

LEASEHOLD  
IMPROVEMENTS 
$’M 
62.0 
– 
0.9 
1.2 
(0.1) 
4.5 
– 
(4.2) 
64.3 
79.8 
(15.5) 
64.3 

PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT 1 
$’M 
682.5 
– 
3.3 
– 
(3.3) 
163.0 
– 
(134.0) 
711.5 
1,846.7 
(1,135.2) 
711.5 

CAPITAL WORK 
IN PROGRESS 
$’M 
70.5 
220.0 
11.6 
– 
– 
(236.0) 
– 
– 
66.1 
66.1 
– 
66.1 

TOTAL 
$’M 
1,184.0 
220.0 
15.8 
44.4 
(8.2) 
(2.0) 
31.1 
(188.8) 
1,296.3 
2,868.7 
(1,572.4) 
1,296.3 

The carrying value of plant and equipment held under finance leases at 30 June 2019 was $132.3 million (2018: $98.8 million).  

1 
2  Net movement in remediation assets reflects adjustments to the remediation provision for open landfill sites and leasehold improvements. Refer to 

accounting policy note 39(j). 

2018 
Opening net book value 
Additions 
Acquisitions of businesses 
Net movement in remediation assets  
Disposals 
Transfer of assets  
Revaluations 
Depreciation 
Closing net book value 
Cost or fair value 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net book value 

NON-LANDFILL 
LAND AND 
BUILDINGS 
$’M 
143.3 
– 
3.8 
– 
– 
6.6 
8.8 
(2.1) 
160.4 
166.9 
(6.5) 
160.4 

LANDFILL 
ASSETS 
$’M 
241.7 
– 
– 
(10.1) 
(5.8) 
26.9 
–  
(44.1) 
208.6 
575.5 
(366.9) 
208.6 

LEASEHOLD  
IMPROVEMENTS 
$’M 
43.7 
– 
13.1 
– 
– 
8.9 
– 
(3.7) 
62.0 
73.2 
(11.2) 
62.0 

PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT 
$’M 
447.3 
– 
165.4 
– 
(2.6) 
179.0 
– 
(106.6) 
682.5 
1,725.3 
(1,042.8) 
682.5 

CAPITAL WORK 
IN PROGRESS 
$’M 
60.5 
231.1 
1.6 
– 
– 
(222.7) 
– 
– 
70.5 
70.5 
– 
70.5 

TOTAL 
$’M 
936.5 
231.1 
183.9 
(10.1) 
(8.4) 
(1.3) 
8.8 
(156.5) 
1,184.0 
2,611.4 
(1,427.4) 
1,184.0 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

21.  Property, plant and equipment (continued)

21.  Property, plant and equipment (c) 

Accounting for landfill assets 
The Group is responsible for a total of 14 landfills (2018: 14 landfills). Of the 14 landfills, eight are closed. Those that are 
open are expected to close between 2020 and 2063. The Group’s remediation provisions are based on an average 30 year 
post-closure period. 

It is the Group’s policy at time of development or acquisition of a landfill and at each reporting date to: 
(a)  Capitalise the cost of cell development to landfill assets;  
(b)  Capitalise the cost of purchased landfill assets; 
(c)  Depreciate the capitalised landfill assets over the useful life of the landfill asset or site; and 
(d)  Recognise income generated from the landfill assets in the reporting period earned. 

Refer to note 39(j) for further details on the Group’s accounting policy on landfill assets.  

Valuations of non-landfill land and buildings 
Non-landfill land and buildings are shown at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, based on periodic valuations 
by external independent valuers, less subsequent depreciation of buildings. The current valuation selection process ensures 
that each property is valued at least every three years. The latest independent valuations were completed at 30 June 2019. 
Land and buildings are combined for the purposes of determining fair value as this is how management view its property 
portfolio. The fair values are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to ensure that the carrying value of land and 
buildings is not materially different to their fair values. 

Any revaluation increment (net of tax) is credited to the income statement, to the extent that it reverses a revaluation 
decrease for the same asset previously recognised as an expense, and any balance is then credited to the asset revaluation 
reserve, included in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Any revaluation decrement directly offsetting a 
previous increment in the same asset is directly offset against the surplus in the asset revaluation reserve, otherwise it is 
charged to the Consolidated Income Statement.  

The following table shows an analysis of the fair values of land and buildings recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 
by level of the fair value hierarchy: 

2019 
Residential 
Regional industrial 
Metropolitan industrial 
Total 

2018 
Residential 
Regional industrial 
Metropolitan industrial 
Total 

LEVEL 1 
$’M 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

LEVEL 2 
$’M 
0.2 
– 
– 
0.2 

0.2 
– 
– 
0.2 

LEVEL 3 
$’M 
– 
76.4 
140.6 
217.0 

– 
50.4 
109.8 
160.2 

PROFIT AND 
LOSS 
INCREMENT/ 
(DECREMENT) 
$’M 
– 
– 
4.7 
4.7 

– 
– 
(0.2) 
(0.2) 

TOTAL 1 
$’M 
0.2 
76.4 
140.6 
217.2 

0.2 
50.4 
109.8 
160.4 

1 

The amounts in this table are based on the most recent valuation for each property and include subsequent accumulated depreciation recognised. 

Amounts taken to the Consolidated Income Statement are shown in revaluation of non-landfill land and buildings. 

There were no transfers between levels during the year. 

Level 2 valuations are based on a direct comparison approach whereby a property’s fair value is estimated based on comparable 
transactions and are then adjusted to take into account any differences in the assets. The unit of comparison applied by the 
Group is the price per square metre (sqm). 

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21.  Property, plant and equipment (continued)

21.  Property, plant and equipment (c) 

Valuations of non-landfill land and buildings (continued) 
The following table presents the details of the valuation approaches used under Level 3: 

Regional industrial 

Metropolitan industrial 

VALUATION  
TECHNIQUE 
Summation 

Capitalisation 

Direct comparison 
Summation 

Capitalisation 

Direct comparison 

KEY UNOBSERVABLE  
INPUTS 
Price per square metre 
Depreciation replacement cost 
Capitalisation rate 
Leased income per square metre 
Price per square metre 
Price per square metre 
Depreciation replacement cost 
Capitalisation rate 
Leased income per square metre 
Price per square metre 

RANGE  
2019 
$2–260 
$172–791 
8%–10% 
$113–116 
$100–1509 
$14–575 
$35–974 
5%–10% 
$40–153 
$70–3157 

RANGE  
2018 
$2–260 
$172–1019 
9.75% 
$125 
$100–1401 
$15–575 
$35–974 
7%–10% 
$40–153 
$70–1831 

Under the summation method a property’s fair value is estimated based on comparable transactions for the land on a price 
per square metre basis, together with an estimate of the cost to replace any buildings or structures on site, less depreciation. 
Under the income capitalisation method, a property’s fair value is estimated based on the normalised net operating lease 
income generated by the property, which is divided by the capitalisation rate (discounted by a rate of return). Significant 
increases/(decreases) in any of the significant unobservable inputs, in isolation, under the direct comparison, summation or 
capitalisation methods would result in a significantly higher/(lower) fair value measurement. 

If non-landfill land and buildings were measured using the cost model, the carrying amounts would be as follows: 

Land  
Cost 
Buildings 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 

Total net book value 

2019 
$’M 

2018 
$’M 

76.2 

77.8 

99.1 
(24.2) 
74.9 
151.1 

70.9 
(23.4) 
47.5 
125.3 

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22.  Intangible assets

22.  Intangible assets 

2019 
Opening net book value 
Additions 
Acquisitions of businesses 
Transfers from PP&E 
Amortisation 
Closing net book value 
Cost or fair value 
Accumulated amortisation 
Net book value 

2018 
Opening net book value 
Additions 
Acquisitions of businesses 
Transfers from PP&E 
Amortisation 
Closing net book value 
Cost or fair value 
Accumulated amortisation 
Net book value 

GOODWILL 
$’M 
1,796.6 
– 
47.6 
– 
– 
1,844.2 
1,844.2 
– 
1,844.2 

GOODWILL 
$’M 
1,229.4 
– 
567.2 
– 
– 
1,796.6 
1,796.6 
– 
1,796.6 

LANDFILL 
AIRSPACE 
$’M 
239.9 
1.0 
– 
– 
(7.4) 
233.5 
256.1 
(22.6) 
233.5 

LANDFILL 
AIRSPACE 
$’M 
245.3 
0.9 
– 
– 
(6.3) 
239.9 
255.1 
(15.2) 
239.9 

BRAND 
NAMES 
$’M 
78.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
78.6 
78.6 
– 
78.6 

CUSTOMER 
INTANGIBLES 
AND LICENCES 
$’M 
165.6 
– 
7.0 
– 
(16.0) 
156.6 
209.8 
(53.2) 
156.6 

BRAND 
NAMES 
$’M 
78.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
78.6 
78.6 
– 
78.6 

CUSTOMER 
INTANGIBLES 
AND LICENCES 
$’M 
11.2 
– 
158.7 
– 
(4.3) 
165.6 
202.8 
(37.2) 
165.6 

OTHER 
INTANGIBLES 
$’M 
29.4 
4.7 
– 
3.4 
(8.6) 
28.9 
74.5 
(45.6) 
28.9 

OTHER 
INTANGIBLES 
$’M 
20.8 
5.7 
7.2 
2.2 
(6.5) 
29.4 
66.4 
(37.0) 
29.4 

TOTAL 
$’M 
2,310.1 
5.7 
54.6 
3.4 
(32.0) 
2,341.8 
2,463.2 
(121.4) 
2,341.8 

TOTAL 
$’M 
1,585.3 
6.6 
733.1 
2.2 
(17.1) 
2,310.1 
2,399.5 
(89.4) 
2,310.1 

Following the acquisition of Toxfree, goodwill and brand name are monitored at an operating segment level. In 2018, 
goodwill and brand name were monitored at an operating segment level for the Solids and Toxfree operating segments, 
and at a cash-generating unit (CGU) level for the Liquids and Industrial Services operating segment. CGUs for the Liquids 
and Industrial Services operating segment in 2018 consisted of: 

  Liquids & Hazardous Waste, excluding Hydrocarbons;  
  Hydrocarbons; and  
Industrial Services.  

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

22.  Intangible assets (continued)
22.  Intangible assets (c) 

The carrying amount of goodwill and non-amortising intangible assets (brand name) are allocated to operating segments or 
CGUs as follows: 

2019 
Goodwill 
Brand names 
Total 

2018 
Goodwill 
Brand names 
Total 

SOLID WASTE 
SERVICES 
$’M 
1,303.6 
78.6 
1,382.2 

LIQUID WASTE 
& HEALTH 
SERVICES 
$’M 
372.4 
– 
372.4 

INDUSTRIAL 
 & WASTE 
SERVICES 
$’M 
168.2 
– 
168.2 

TOTAL 
$’M 
1,844.2 
78.6 
1,922.8 

LIQUIDS & 
HAZARDOUS 
WASTE 
$’M 
68.1 
– 
68.1 

INDUSTRIAL 
SERVICES 
$’M 
38.2 
– 
38.2 

SOLIDS 
$’M 
1,132.3 
78.6 
1,210.9 

TOXFREE 
$’M 
558.0 
– 
558.0 

CORPORATE 
$’M 
– 
– 
– 

TOTAL 
$’M 
1,796.6  
78.6 
1,875.2 

Annual impairment testing 
After initial recognition, goodwill acquired in a business combination is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment 
losses. Goodwill and brand names are not amortised but are subject to impairment testing. In accordance with the Group’s 
accounting policies, the Group performs its impairment testing annually at 30 June. Goodwill and non-current assets are 
however reviewed at each reporting period to determine whether there is an indicator of impairment. Where an indicator 
of impairment exists, a formal review is undertaken to estimate the recoverable amount of related assets.  

Results of impairment testing 
Based on impairment testing performed, the recoverable amounts of each CGU exceed the carrying amounts at 30 June 2019.  

Key assumptions used for annual impairment testing 
The recoverable amount of each operating segment or CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations using five-year 
forecasted cash flows of the CGUs and a terminal value calculation, other than those associated with landfill assets. Cash 
flows from the landfill assets are limited to the available airspace of the landfill. These calculations use cash flow projections 
based on actual operating results, the 2020 budget approved by the Board and the latest five-year strategic plan adjusted 
for known developments and changes in information since the plan was formulated.  

The terminal value growth rate has been based on published long-term growth rates. The terminal growth rate for Solid 
Waste Services was reduced to 2.5% (2018: 3.0%). The terminal growth rate for Industrial & Waste Services and Liquid 
Waste & Health Services remains at 2.0% (2018: 2.0%). The discount rate has been based on an industry Weighted Average 
Cost of Capital (WACC) with cash flow projections being adjusted for CGU specific risks.  

Forecast revenue, EBITDA and capital spend assumptions used in 30 June 2019 impairment testing have been adjusted for 
known and anticipated future operational changes and additional potential risk identified since 30 June 2018. These changes 
are reflected in the following summary of key assumptions table. Based on these key assumptions the recoverable amount of 
each CGU exceeded the carrying amounts at 30 June 2019. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

22.  Intangible assets (continued)

22.  Intangible assets (c) 

The table below provides a summary of the key assumptions used in the impairment testing at 30 June 2019.  

ASSUMPTIONS 
EBITDA growth 1 
Capital spend rate 2 
Terminal value growth rate 
Post-tax discount rate 
Pre-tax discount rate  

SOLID WASTE 
SERVICES 
JUNE  
2019 
5.1% 
10.3% 
2.5% 
7.3% 
10.4% 

LIQUID WASTE & 
HEALTH SERVICES 
JUNE  
2019 
8.4% 
7.5% 
2.0% 
7.3% 
10.4% 

INDUSTRIAL  
& WASTE 
SERVICES 
JUNE  
2019 
8.6% 
6.4% 
2.0% 
7.3% 
10.4% 

1  Growth rates have been calculated with 30 June 2019 revenue and underlying normalised EBITDA as a base. 
Reflects capital spend as a percentage of revenue, calculated as the five-year average of forecast spend. 
2 

The table below provides a summary of the key assumptions used in the impairment testing at 30 June 2018, as they related 
to the CGUs and Operating Segments to which goodwill had been allocated at that date. 

ASSUMPTIONS 
EBITDA growth 1 
Capital spend rate 2 
Terminal value growth rate 
Post-tax discount rate 
Pre-tax discount rate  

LIQUIDS
& HAZARDOUS

WASTE HYDROCARBONS 
JUNE  
JUNE  
2018 
2018 
4.1% 
8.8% 
7.5% 
6.2% 
2.0% 
2.0% 
7.7% 
7.7% 
11.0% 
11.0% 

INDUSTRIAL 
SERVICES 
JUNE  
2018 
10.2% 
5.5% 
2.0% 
7.7% 
11.0% 

SOLIDS 
JUNE  
2018 
7.7% 
10.3% 
3.0% 
7.7% 
11.0% 

1  Growth rates have been calculated with 30 June 2018 revenue and underlying normalised EBITDA as a base. 
Reflects capital spend as a percentage of revenue, calculated as the five-year average of forecast spend. 
2 

EBITDA growth assumptions 

Solid Waste Services EBITDA growth is primarily the result of changes in the revenue growth assumptions outlined above 
and improved operating leverage. 

Liquid Waste & Health Services EBITDA growth is largely driven by revenue growth and integration synergies from the Toxfree 
acquisition and right sizing of the combined businesses. 

Industrial & Waste Services EBITDA growth of 8.6% is mainly a result of revenue growth and integration synergies from the 
acquisition of Toxfree.   

Capital spend assumptions 

Capital spend incorporates consideration of industry benchmarks but also reflects continued capital discipline together with 
specific business requirements. The Solid Waste Services segment is the most capital intensive part of the business and the 
Industrial & Waste Services CGU is the least as its primary source of revenue is technical labour services. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

22.  Intangible assets (continued)
22.  Intangible assets (c) 

Impact of possible changes in key assumptions 
Any variation in the key assumptions used to determine recoverable amount would result in a change to the estimated 
recoverable amount. If variations in assumptions had a negative impact on recoverable amount it could indicate a requirement 
for some impairment of non-current assets. If variations in assumptions had a positive impact on recoverable amount it could 
indicate a requirement for a reversal of previously impaired non-current assets, with the exception of goodwill.  

Estimated reasonably possible changes (absolute numbers) in the key assumptions would have the following approximate 
impact on impairment of each CGU as at 30 June 2019: 

Decrease in CAGR% – EBITDA  
Increase in capital spend rate 
Decrease in terminal value growth rate 
Increase in post-tax discount rate 

REASONABLY 
POSSIBLE CHANGE 
1% to 2% 
      0.5% to 1%  
1% 
      0.3% to 1% 

SOLID WASTE  
SERVICES  
$’M 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 

LIQUID WASTE & 
HEALTH SERVICES  
$’M 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 

INDUSTRIAL &  
WASTE SERVICES  
$’M 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 

Whilst the table above outlines management’s best estimates of key assumptions and reasonably possible changes in key 
value drivers, changes in the level of business activity may also materially impact the determination of recoverable amount. 
Should the macroeconomic factors that are specific to the Australian domestic market change, this could impact the level of 
activity in the market as well as competition and thereby affect the Group’s revenue and cost initiatives. If conditions change 
unfavourably, changes in recoverable amount estimates may arise. 

Each of the sensitivities above assumes that the specific assumption moves in isolation, whilst all other assumptions are held 
constant. In reality, a change in one of the aforementioned assumptions may accompany a change in another assumption. 
Action is also usually taken to respond to adverse changes in economic assumptions that may mitigate the impact of any 
such change. 

Modelling incorporating the assumptions identified in the key assumptions table provides that the recoverable amount 
exceeds the carrying amount (headroom) as outlined below. The recoverable amount of the operating segment or CGUs 
would equal its carrying amount if the key assumptions were to change as follows: 

Headroom $’M 
Decrease in CAGR% – EBITDA 1 
Increase in capital spend rate 1 
Decrease in terminal value growth rate 1,2 
Increase in post-tax discount rate 1 

SOLID WASTE  
SERVICES 
468.6 
2.6% 
2.0% 
1.7% 
1.3% 

LIQUID WASTE &  
HEALTH SERVICES 
202.2 
3.0% 
1.8% 
2.1% 
1.5% 

INDUSTRIAL &  
WASTE SERVICES  
197.2 
5.6% 
2.6% 
4.7% 
3.2% 

1 

2 

Percentage changes presented above represent the absolute change in the assumption value (for example post-tax discount rate increasing by 1.3% 
from 7.3% to 8.6%). 
Terminal value for Liquid Waste & Health Services and Industrial & Waste Services would reflect negative value as it is currently modelled at 2%. 

Refer to note 39(k) for further details on the Group’s intangible assets accounting policy. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

23.  Equity accounted investments

23.  Equity accounted investments 

The Group holds a 50% interest in the following equity accounted investments but does not have control. Control 
is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has 
the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. The Group does not have power over these entities 
either through management control or voting rights.  

OWNERSHIP INTEREST 

CARRYING VALUE 
OF INVESTMENT 

NAME OF ENTITY 
Joint ventures: 
Wonthaggi Recyclers Pty Ltd 
Earthpower Technologies Sydney Pty Ltd 
Tomra Cleanaway Pty Ltd  

COUNTRY 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

REPORTING  
DATE 

30 June 
30 June 
30 June 

Associates: 
Total Waste Management Pty Ltd 1 
Western Resource Recovery Pty Ltd 1 

Australia  31 December 
Australia  31 December 

2019 
% 

50 
50 
50 

– 
– 

2018 
% 

50 
50 
50 

50 
50 

2019 
$’M 

0.9 
– 
2.9 

– 
– 
3.8 

1 

The Group divested its interest in Total Waste Management Pty Ltd and Western Resource Recovery Pty Ltd on 10 December 2018. 

(a) 

Share of profit/(loss) from joint ventures 

Revenues 
Expenses 
Profit/(loss) before income tax (100%) 
Share of profit/(loss) before income tax 
Income tax benefit 
Share of profit/(loss) after tax 
Dividend received in excess of carrying value 
Share of net profit/(loss) recognised  

(b) 

Share of profit from associates 

Revenues 
Expenses 
Profit before income tax (100%) 
Share of profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Share of net profit recognised  

2019 
$’M 
161.9 
(161.7) 
0.2 
0.1 
0.5 
0.6 
– 
0.6 

2019 
$’M 
5.1 
(4.7) 
0.4 
0.2 
(0.1) 
0.1 

2018 
$’M 

– 
– 
2.5 

5.5 
5.8 
13.8 

2018 
$’M 
19.0 
(22.6) 
(3.6) 
(1.8) 
0.5 
(1.3) 
0.2 
(1.1) 

2018 
$’M 
27.5 
(24.7) 
2.8 
1.4 
(0.4) 
1.0 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

23.  Equity accounted investments (continued)
23.  Equity accounted investments (c) 

Transactions with equity accounted investments 

(c) 
The following table provides the total amount of transactions with equity accounted investments during the year ended 
30 June 2019. 

Joint ventures 
Associates 

Joint ventures 
Associates 

SERVICES TO EQUITY 
 ACCOUNTED 
 INVESTMENTS 

PURCHASES FROM  
EQUITY ACCOUNTED 
INVESTMENTS 

INTEREST REVENUE FROM 
EQUITY ACCOUNTED 
INVESTMENTS 

2019 
$’M 
61.7 
0.6 
62.3 

2018 
$’M 
18.0 
2.2 
20.2 

2019 
$’M 
2.2 
2.0 
4.2 

2018 
$’M 
1.9 
3.4 
5.3 

2019 
$’M 
0.2 
– 
0.2 

TRADE AMOUNTS OWED 
 BY EQUITY ACCOUNTED 
INVESTMENTS 

TRADE AMOUNTS OWED  
TO EQUITY ACCOUNTED 
INVESTMENTS 

LOANS TO EQUITY 
ACCOUNTED 
 INVESTMENTS 1 

2019 
$’M 
0.1 
– 
0.1 

2018 
$’M 
0.1 
0.3 
0.4 

2019 
$’M 
1.2 
– 
1.2 

2018 
$’M 
– 
– 
– 

2019 
$’M 
3.8 
– 
3.8 

2018 
$’M 
0.1 
– 
0.1 

2018 
$’M 
3.8 
– 
3.8 

1 

This represents an unsecured loan to Tomra Cleanaway Pty Ltd. The loan is repayable in full on 22 November 2022. 

(d) 

Share of equity accounted investments’ balance sheet 

Total assets 
Total liabilities 
Net assets as reported by equity accounted investments 
Share of net assets equity accounted 

2019 
$’M 
39.9 
(32.4) 
7.5 
3.8 

2018 
$’M 
63.7 
(36.1) 
27.6 
13.8 

Impairment losses and commitments 

(e) 
During the year the equity accounted investments were tested for impairment and no adjustments were made as a result 
(2018: nil). As at the reporting date the Group had no contractual obligation to provide funding for capital commitments 
of equity accounted investments (2018: nil). 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

24.  Other assets

24.  Other assets 

Current 
Finance lease receivable 1 
Prepayments 
Total current other assets  
Non-current 
Finance lease receivable 1 
Costs to fulfil contracts 2 
Prepayments 
Loan to joint venture 
Other financial assets 
Total non-current other assets 

2019 
$’M 

4.3 
17.3 
21.6 

8.4 
4.2 
0.9 
3.8 
– 
17.3 

1 

2 

The Group has constructed a dedicated landfill cell for a customer. The cell will be paid for at an agreed fixed amount. The lease receivable has been 
recognised at an implicit rate of 3.28%. 
The Group incurs costs to mobilise and set up significant new contracts. These costs are amortised over the life of the contract. 

25.  Employee entitlements

25.  Employee entitlements 

Current 
Annual leave 
Long service leave 
Other  
Total current employee entitlements  
Non-current 
Long service leave 
Total non-current employee entitlements 

2019 
$’M 

34.5 
23.6 
8.8 
66.9 

5.1 
5.1 

2018 
$’M 

– 
15.4 
15.4 

– 
3.0 
0.9 
3.8 
0.4 
8.1 

2018 
$’M 

33.8 
22.6 
19.3 
75.7 

4.5 
4.5 

Refer to note 39(p) for the Group’s accounting policy on employee entitlements. 

During the year the Group contributed $41.5 million (2018: $29.4 million) to defined contribution plans. These contributions 
are expensed as incurred. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

26.  Provisions

26.  Provisions 

Current 
Rectification provisions 
Remediation provisions 
Other 
Total current provisions 
Non-current 
Rectification provisions 
Remediation provisions 
Other 
Total non-current provisions 

2019  
$’M 

14.5 
43.5 
28.1 
86.1 

13.8 
264.6 
17.4 
295.8 

2018  
$’M 

14.7 
37.4 
23.8 
75.9 

17.5 
248.5 
14.0 
280.0 

Included in other provisions is an amount of $16.2 million (2018: $14.3 million) in relation to workers compensation 
self-insurance of the Group under the Comcare scheme. This amount is comprised of $6.0 million (2018: $4.0 million) 
classified as current and $10.2 million (2018: $10.3 million) classified as non-current. The provision for workers compensation 
represents the future claim payments required under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1998, and associated 
expenses, in respect of claims incurred from 1 July 2006, being the commencement of the self-insurance arrangements, 
up to 30 June 2019. The provision has been calculated using a claim inflation rate of 2.50% (2018: 3.01%) and a discount 
rate of 1.53% (2018: 2.73%). The workers compensation self-insurance provision is reassessed annually based 
on actuarial advice. 

The table below provides a roll forward of provisions: 

Opening balance 
Provisions acquired 
Provisions made  
Provisions used or reversed  
Provisions disposed 
Unwinding of discount 
Change in discount rate 
Change in assumptions 1 
Rectification and remediation spend  
Closing balance 

RECTIFICATION 

REMEDIATION 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

2019  
$’M 
32.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.5 
0.7 
(0.2) 
(4.9) 
28.3 

2018  
$’M 
39.3 
– 
– 
– 
(0.1) 
0.7 
– 
(3.2) 
(4.5) 
32.2 

2019  
$’M 
285.9 
– 
8.1 
– 
– 
6.8 
43.2 
(4.8) 
(31.1) 
308.1 

2018  
$’M 
293.5 
27.2 
4.2 
– 
(5.3) 
7.0 
– 
(8.2) 
(32.5) 
285.9 

2019  
$’M 
37.8 
0.3 
48.7 
(41.3) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
45.5 

2018  
$’M 
32.4 
10.4 
40.6 
(45.6) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
37.8 

2019  
$’M 
355.9 
0.3 
56.8 
(41.3) 
– 
7.3 
43.9 
(5.0) 
(36.0) 
381.9 

2018  
$’M 
365.2 
37.6 
44.8 
(45.6) 
(5.4) 
7.7 
– 
(11.4) 
(37.0) 
355.9 

1 

The change in assumptions represents changes in environmental guidelines and cost estimates.  

The provision for remediation has been estimated using current expected costs. These costs have been adjusted for the future 
value of the expected costs at the time of works being required. These costs have then been discounted to estimate the 
required provision at a rate of 1.47% (2018: 2.81%) for landfill remediation and rectification of landfills and 1.31% 
(2018: 2.04%) for industrial property remediation. Refer to note 39(n) for a summary of the accounting policy for provisions 
for remediation and rectification. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

27.  Other liabilities

27.  Other liabilities 

Current 
Deferred settlement liabilities 1  
Landfill creation liability 3 
Contract liabilities 4  
Other liabilities  
Total current other liabilities 
Non-current 
Deferred settlement liabilities 1 
Contingent consideration 2 
Landfill creation liability 3 
Other liabilities 
Total non-current other liabilities 

2019  
$’M 

5.3 
19.6 
7.2 
0.1 
32.2 

76.6 
17.8 
37.9 
2.1 
134.4 

2018  
$’M 

5.2 
17.3 
8.1 
0.1 
30.7 

76.4 
– 
54.5 
0.3 
131.2 

1 

Includes $81.9 million (2018: $81.0 million) relating to the acquisition of Melbourne Regional Landfill, acquired on 28 February 2015. The deferred 
consideration was recognised at the acquisition date resulting from transaction payments for site preparation and operation under the agreement 
to be paid to Boral over the life of the landfill and was determined using a discount rate of 7.0%.  

2  Contingent consideration of $17.8 million relates to the acquisition of Cleanaway ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd. The contingent consideration is measured 

utilising Level 3 inputs and assumes a discount rate of 8.0%. The undiscounted range of potential payments is $8.0 million to $25.0 million and comprises 
two separate payments based on potential earnings targets. The first payment of $8.0 million will be made when earnings reach a certain level. The second 
payment will be made based on the earnings of the newly built resource recovery facility in the year ended 30 June 2021. The Group expects a payment of 
$12.1 million to be paid based on current expected earnings. A 5% increase/(decrease) in the earnings target would increase/(decrease) this expected 
payment by $2.5 million. 
The landfill creation liability relates to Melbourne Regional Landfill and is the amount payable to Boral in relation to airspace progressively made available by 
Boral. Cleanaway pay Boral for the airspace as the airspace is consumed, however the liability arises as Cleanaway takes control of the airspace.  

3 

4  A contract liability is the obligation to provide services to a customer for which the Group has received consideration from the customer. These liabilities 
generally arise when a customer is invoiced upon delivery of a container or bin, but Cleanaway still has the obligation to pick up the container or bin and 
dispose of the waste collected. Revenue for the period included $8.1 million which was included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the year. 

28.  Business combinations

28.  Business combinations 

Year ended 30 June 2019 

Business combinations 

During the year ended 30 June 2019, the Group completed two business combinations. The Group acquired a 50% interest 
in Cleanaway ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd (formerly ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd) and 100% interest in ASP Consolidated Group 
which comprises ASP Plastics Pty Limited and ASP Healthcare Pty Limited. The Group has control over the relevant activities 
of the two businesses and accordingly will consolidate its interests in the entities. Details of the business combinations are 
provided below: 

BUSINESS ACQUIRED 
ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd 

DATE OF ACQUISITION 
30 October 2018 

ASP Consolidated Group 

28 February 2019 

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS 
Resource Recovery Facility based in 
Wetherill Park in New South Wales 
ASP is a plastics manufacturing business, 
with a focus on the medical waste sector 

OPERATING SEGMENTS 
Solid Waste Services 

Liquid Waste & Health 
Services 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

28.  Business combinations (continued)
28.  Business combinations (c) 

Year ended 30 June 2019 (continued) 
The provisional fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the two business combinations at their dates 
of acquisition were: 

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Property, plant and equipment 
Prepayments 
Intangible assets 

Liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Employee entitlements 
Provisions 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 

Total identifiable net assets at fair value 

Non-controlling interest 
Goodwill arising on acquisition 
Purchase consideration 

2019 
$’M 

2.0 
4.5 
2.6 
15.8 
0.8 
7.0 
32.7 

5.2 
0.7 
0.3 
10.5 
3.3 
20.0 

12.7 

(2.2) 
47.6 
58.1 

The intangible assets identified as part of the acquisitions included customer contract and customer relationship intangibles. 
These intangible assets were valued based on the expected cash flows from the customers of the acquired businesses, 
applying the existing contracted terms for the customer contracts and an expected attrition rate of the customer base for the 
customer relationship intangible. Goodwill acquired in Cleanaway ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd was $39.7 million and in the ASP 
Consolidated Group was $7.9 million and comprises the value of expected synergies arising from integration of the acquired 
businesses and is non-deductible for income tax purposes. 

Cash 
Contingent consideration 
Total purchase consideration 

2019 
$’M 
41.2 
16.9 
58.1 

Contingent consideration will be paid if certain earnings targets are met by a certain date, by the acquired entity. The 
contingent consideration has been determined based on the expected amount and timing of these targets being met. 

Net cash acquired (included in cash flows from investing activities) 
Cash consideration paid (included in cash flows from investing activities) 
Transaction costs of the acquisition (included in cash flows from operating activities) 
Net cash flow on acquisition 

2019 
$’M 
2.0 
(41.2) 
(0.3) 
(39.5) 

From the dates of acquisition to 30 June 2019, the Cleanaway ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd and ASP Consolidated Group 
acquisitions contributed $19.1 million of revenue and $0.7 million loss to profit before tax to the Group, after amortisation of 
customer intangibles of $0.6 million. If both businesses had been acquired at the beginning of the reporting period, revenue 
of $33.2 million and loss before tax of $1.4 million, after amortisation of customer intangibles of $1.2 million, would have 
been contributed to the Group. The losses relate to the ResourceCo acquisition and have arisen during the commissioning 
phase of the newly built resource recovery facility. 

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Notes to the Consolidated  Financial StatementsFor the year ended 30 June 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

28.  Business combinations (continued)
28.  Business combinations (c) 

Year ended 30 June 2018 

Toxfree  

The Group completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares on issue in Cleanaway Industries Pty Ltd (formerly Tox Free 
Solutions Limited), a major waste management company with a national footprint in Australia on 11 May 2018.  

At 30 June 2018 provisionally determined fair values were reported. Subsequent to 30 June 2018, final fair values for the 
business combination were determined. Comparative amounts for 30 June 2018 have been restated in this financial report 
for final determined fair values. 

The restated aggregated fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at the date of acquisition were: 

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Current tax receivable 1 
Inventories 
Other current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 2 
Intangible assets 3 

Liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Employee entitlements 
Provisions 4 
Other liabilities 5 
Net deferred tax liabilities 6 

Total identifiable net assets at fair value 

Non-controlling interest 
Goodwill arising on acquisition 
Purchase consideration 7 

PROVISIONAL FAIR 
VALUE REPORTED  
AT 30 JUNE 2018 
$’M 

ADJUSTMENTS 
 TO PROVISIONAL 
FAIR VALUE 
$’M 

FINAL 
 FAIR VALUE 
$’M 

26.8 
86.2 
3.0 
3.4 
6.4 
191.5 
152.9 
470.2 

165.2 
211.2 
20.5 
24.4 
– 
26.3 
447.6 

22.6 

(0.3) 
534.5 
556.8 

– 
– 
0.8 
– 
– 
(16.2) 
7.6 
(7.8) 

–  
– 
– 
12.6 
5.7 
(2.6) 
15.7 

(23.5) 

– 
23.5 
– 

26.8 
86.2 
3.8 
3.4 
6.4 
175.3 
160.5 
462.4 

165.2 
211.2 
20.5 
37.0 
5.7 
23.7 
463.3 

(0.9) 

(0.3) 
558.0 
556.8 

Following completion of the tax return for the year ended 30 June 2018, an additional tax receivable of $0.8 million was recognised. 

1 
2  A detailed review of the values placed on property, plant and equipment in the preliminary valuation has resulted in a net reduction in their fair values 

by $16.2 million. 

3  Given the methodology for valuing customer assets and licenses, described below, the change in fair value of property plant and equipment has affected 

4 

the valuation of these intangibles as the property plant and equipment values are inputs into the intangible valuation models.  
The increase in the fair value of provisions of $12.6 million comprises; $8.9 million, related to remediation of industrial properties, mainly related to future 
costs of removing structures from leased properties, and $3.7 million of identified unfavourable contracts and waste disposal provisions.  

5  Other liabilities relate to contract liabilities whereby Toxfree had invoiced a customer for services but the service was not yet completed. 
6  Net deferred tax liabilities were reduced by $2.6 million following the finalisation of the allocable cost amount (ACA) tax calculation required in a business 

combination when shares, as opposed to assets are acquired.  

7  Cleanaway entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Toxfree shareholders, under which Cleanaway acquired the share capital of Toxfree for a total 

cash payment of $3.425 per share, totalling $670.3 million. The cash consideration comprised: 
  A fully franked Special Dividend of $0.58 per Toxfree share, totalling $113.5 million, which was paid on 23 May 2018, after the acquisition date. 

The dividend payable was included in the net assets acquired and was subsequently settled by Toxfree. The record date of the Special Dividend was 
16 May 2018. 
Scheme consideration of $2.845 per Toxfree share, totalling the purchase consideration of $556.8 million. 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

28.  Business combinations (continued)
28.  Business combinations (c) 

Year ended 30 June 2018 (continued) 

Toxfree contributed the following to the Group: 

Revenue 

Profit from operations before depreciation and amortisation 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Profit from operations 
Net finance costs 
Profit before tax 

FROM ACQUISITION DATE 
TO  
30 JUNE 2018 
$’M 
70.7 

IF TOXFREE HAD BEEN 
ACQUIRED AT THE 
BEGINNING OF THE 
REPORTING PERIOD 
$’M 
495.5 

12.7 
(6.6) 
6.1 
(1.0) 
5.1 

56.6 
(47.8) 
8.8 
(8.6) 
0.2 

The intangible assets identified as part of the acquisition include customer intangibles, licenses to operate and software. 
Customer assets relate to the expected future revenue from existing contracts and the ongoing relationship between 
Toxfree and its customers as at the date of acquisition. The multi-period excess earnings method has been adopted to value 
customer assets. 

Toxfree have various development approvals and licences across all operating states and territories of Australia. The cost 
replication approach has been applied to value licences in the Technical and Environmental Services business of Toxfree. 
A variation of the income approach, referred to as the “with and without” approach, has been applied to value licences 
in the Health Services business of Toxfree. 

Goodwill acquired reflects the synergies expected from the acquisition, in that Toxfree provides a highly complementary set 
of business streams for the Group and provides opportunities for future revenue growth and site consolidation. Goodwill 
is non-deductible for income tax purposes. 

Net cash acquired (included in cash flows from investing activities) 
Cash consideration paid (included in cash flows from investing activities) 
Transaction costs of the acquisition (included in cash flows from operating activities) 
Net cash flow on acquisition 

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2018 
$’M 
26.8 
(556.8) 
(10.3) 
(540.3) 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

28.  Business combinations (continued)
28.  Business combinations (c) 

Other business combinations 

In addition to the acquisition of Toxfree, the Group completed two other business combinations during the year ended 
30 June 2018. Details of these business combinations are provided below: 
BUSINESS ACQUIRED 
SA Waste 

DATE OF ACQUISITION 
3 July 2017 

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS 
Waste collection and resource recovery business based 
in Adelaide, South Australia. 
Waste management business based in Beresfield, 
New South Wales.  

Tip Top ‘n’ Tidy 

1 February 2018 

The aggregated fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the two business combinations at their dates 
of acquisition were: 

Assets 
Inventories 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 

Liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Employee entitlements 
Provisions 
Net deferred tax liabilities 

Total identifiable net assets at fair value 

Goodwill arising on acquisition 
Purchase consideration 

2018 
$’M 

0.1 
8.6 
5.4 
14.1 

0.3 
0.6 
0.6 
1.2 
2.7 

11.4 

9.2 
20.6 

The intangible assets identified as part of the acquisitions included customer contract and customer relationship intangibles. 
These intangible assets were valued based on the expected cash flows from the customers of the acquired businesses, 
applying the existing contracted terms for the customer contracts and an expected attrition rate of the customer base for the 
customer relationship intangible. Goodwill acquired comprises the value of expected synergies arising from integration of the 
acquired businesses and is non-deductible for income tax purposes. 

Cash consideration paid (included in cash flows from investing activities) 
Transaction costs of the acquisitions (included in cash flows from operating activities) 
Net cash flow on acquisition 

2018 
$’M 
(20.6) 
(0.1) 
(20.7) 

From the dates of acquisition to 30 June 2018, the SA Waste and Tip Top ‘n’ Tidy acquisitions contributed $16.6 million 
of revenue and $0.6 million to profit before tax to the Group, after amortisation of customer intangibles of $0.6 million. 
If both businesses had been acquired at the beginning of the reporting period, revenue of $20.2 million and profit before 
tax of $1.0 million, after amortisation of customers intangibles of $0.8 million, would have been contributed to the Group. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

29.  Subsidiaries

29.  Subsidiaries 

The Group’s principal subsidiaries at 30 June 2019 are set out below.  

EFFECTIVE INTEREST 3 

Active Industrial Solutions Pty Ltd 2 
AJ Baxter Pty Ltd 2 
ASP Plastics Pty Limited 
ASP Healthcare Pty Limited 
Baxter Business Pty Ltd 2 
Baxter Recyclers Pty Ltd 2 
Cleanaway Co Pty Ltd (formerly Tox Free Australia Pty Ltd) 2 
Cleanaway Equipment Services Pty Ltd 2 
Cleanaway Hygiene Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Industrial Solutions Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Industries Pty Ltd (formerly Tox Free Solutions Limited) 2 
Cleanaway Landfill Holdings Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway (No. 1) Pty Ltd 2 
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Organics Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Recycling Pty Ltd 2 
Cleanaway Refiners Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd (formerly ResourceCo RRF Pty Ltd) 1 
Cleanaway Resource Recycling Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Superior Pak Pty Ltd 2  
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (Parent entity) 
Daniels FMD Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health Australia Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health Laboratory Products Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health NSW Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health Services Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health VIC Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Health Wollongong Pty Ltd 2 
Daniels Manufacturing Australia Pty Ltd 2 
Enviroguard Pty Ltd 2 
Environmental Recovery Services Pty Ltd 2 
Landfill Land Holdings Pty Ltd 2 
Landfill Operations Pty Ltd 2 
Mann Waste Management Pty Ltd 2 
Max T Pty Ltd 2 
Nationwide Oil Pty Ltd 2 
NQ Resource Recovery Pty Ltd 2  
Oil & Fuel Salvaging Queensland Pty Ltd 2 
Pilbara Logistics Pty Ltd 2 
PT Environmental Services Pty Ltd 2 
PTK Environmental Services Pty Ltd 
PTW Environmental Pty Ltd 1 
PTW Environmental Services Pty Ltd 
QORS Pty Ltd 
Redlam Waste Services Pty Ltd 2 

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2019 
% 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
50 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
70 
50 
75 
100 
100 

2018 
% 
100 
100 
– 
– 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
– 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
70 
50 
75 
100 
100 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

29  Subsidiaries (continued)

29.  Subsidiaries (c) 

Rubus Holdings Pty Ltd 2 
Rubus Intermediate One Pty Ltd 2 
Rubus Intermediate Two Pty Ltd 2 
RWS Admin Pty Ltd 2 
Sterihealth Sharpsmart Pty Ltd 2 
T Environmental Services Pty Ltd 2 
Transpacific Baxter Pty Ltd 2 
Transpacific Cleanaway Holdings Pty Ltd 2 
Transpacific Co Pty Ltd 2 
Transpacific Environmental Services Pty Ltd 2 
Transpacific Paramount Service Pty Ltd 
Transpacific Resources Pty Ltd 2 
Transwaste Technologies Pty Ltd 2 
Transwaste Technologies (1) Pty Ltd 2 
Waste Management Pacific (SA) Pty Ltd 2 
Waste Management Pacific Pty Ltd 2 

EFFECTIVE INTEREST 3 

2019 
% 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

2018 
% 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

1  Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those 
returns through its power over the investee. As subsidiaries, the Group has power over the investees through management control and the casting vote. 
The Group has the capacity to dominate decision-making in relation to the relevant activities so as to enable those entities to operate as part of the Group 
in pursuing its objectives. 
These subsidiaries are parties to a Deed of Cross Guarantee with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited created on 25 June 2018 pursuant to ASIC Class 
Order 2016/785 and are relieved from the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited Financial Report. Refer to note 30 for Consolidated Statement 
of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities who are a party to the Deed of Cross Guarantee. 

2 

3  All entities were incorporated in Australia. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

30.  Deed of cross guarantee

30.  Deed of cross guarantee 

The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and the Consolidated Balance Sheet of the 
entities who are a party to the Deed of Cross Guarantee are: 

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
Revenue  
Other income 
Labour related expenses 
Collection, recycling and waste disposal expenses 
Fleet operating expenses 
Property expenses 
Other expenses 
Loss on sale of investments 
Share of profits/(losses) from equity accounted investments  
Profit from operations before depreciation and amortisation 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Revaluation of non-landfill land and buildings 
Profit from operations  
Net finance costs 
Profit before income tax  
Income tax expense 
Profit after income tax 

Other comprehensive income 
Revaluation of non-landfill land and buildings 
Net comprehensive income recognised directly in equity 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Refer to note 29 for details of subsidiaries who are a party to the Deed of Cross Guarantee. 

2019 
$’M 
2,247.9 
7.0 
(840.3) 
(601.3) 
(231.7) 
(71.6) 
(78.0) 
(2.2) 
0.7 
430.5 
(219.7) 
4.7 
215.5 
(47.3) 
168.2 
(46.3) 
121.9 

2018 
$’M 
1,711.9 
5.1 
(641.8) 
(469.8) 
(168.4) 
(49.1) 
(64.0) 
– 
(0.1) 
323.8 
(173.6) 
(0.2) 
150.0 
(31.5) 
118.5 
(14.5) 
104.0 

18.4 
18.4 
140.3 

6.3 
6.3 
110.3 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

30.  Deed of cross guarantee (continued)
30.  Deed of cross guarantee (c) 

BALANCE SHEET 
Assets 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Income tax receivable 
Other assets 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Equity accounted investments  
Net deferred tax assets 
Other assets 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Income tax payable 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Employee entitlements 
Provisions 
Other liabilities 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Employee entitlements 
Provisions 
Other liabilities 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 
Total equity 

2019 
$’M 

2018 
$’M 

51.0 
374.3 
17.2 
– 
30.0 
472.5 

1,280.7 
2,287.1 
3.8 
46.8 
78.9 
3,697.3 
4,169.8 

248.6 
17.3 
17.1 
66.5 
86.0 
33.7 
469.2 

686.8 
4.8 
295.8 
132.9 
1,120.3 
1,589.5 
2,580.3 

2,678.2 
77.5 
(175.4) 
2,580.3 

50.9 
368.7 
21.0 
8.5 
24.2 
473.3 

1,184.0 
2,309.9 
13.8 
54.5 
15.4 
3,577.6 
4,050.9 

234.5 
– 
13.5 
75.7 
75.9 
30.7 
430.3 

711.7 
4.5 
280.0 
135.2 
1,131.4 
1,561.7 
2,489.2 

2,671.0 
51.5 
(233.3) 
2,489.2 

The effect of the deed is that all subsidiaries that are parties to the deed have guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event 
of winding up of any subsidiary that is a party to the deed or if they do not meet their obligations under the terms of 
overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

31.  Parent entity

31.  Parent entity 

Current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Issued capital 
Retained earnings 
Reserves 
Total equity 
Profit/(loss) for the period 
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 

2019  
$’M 
0.1 
3,596.1 
19.9 
589.4 

2,678.2 
304.1 
24.4 
3,006.7 
249.3 
249.3 

2018  
$’M 
7.4 
3,433.4 
5.7 
629.1 

2,671.0 
116.9 
16.4 
2,804.3 
(8.1) 
(8.1) 

The parent entity guarantees the contractual commitments of its subsidiaries as requested. 

32.  Financial risk management

32.  Financial risk management 

The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group has in place a Treasury Policy that focuses 
on managing these risks. The policy is reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee and approved by the Board. The treasury 
activities are reported to the Audit and Risk Committee and Board on a regular basis with the ultimate responsibility being 
borne by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

The Group’s overall financial risk management focuses on mitigating the potential financial effects to the Group’s financial 
performance. The Group also enters into derivative transactions to manage the interest rate and currency risks arising from 
the Group’s operations and its sources of finance. It is the Group’s policy that no speculative trading in financial instruments 
shall be undertaken. 

(a)  Market risk 
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes 
in market prices. Market risk includes foreign currency risk and interest rate risk.  

Foreign currency risk  

Foreign currency risk arises as a result of having assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the Group’s 
functional currency (balance sheet risk) or from transactions or cash flows denominated in a foreign currency (cash flow risk). 
Foreign currency risk is not material to the Group.  

Interest rate risk  

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of the financial instrument or cash flows associated with the instrument will 
fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure primarily relates to its exposure to variable interest 
rates on borrowings.  

At 30 June 2019, there were no interest rate swaps in place.  

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

32.  Financial risk management (continued)
32.  Financial risk management (c) 

At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments was: 

Fixed rate instruments 
CEFC facilities 
Lease liabilities 

Variable rate instruments 
Bank and other loans 

30 JUNE 2019 

30 JUNE 2018 

WEIGHTED 
AVERAGE 
INTEREST RATE  
% 

4.8 
4.7 

2.7 

WEIGHTED 
AVERAGE 
INTEREST RATE  
% 

4.5 
4.9 

3.5 

BALANCE 
$’M 

(99.4) 
(134.4) 
(233.8) 

(480.9) 
(480.9) 

BALANCE 
$’M 

(89.3) 
(101.7) 
(191.0) 

(534.2) 
(534.2) 

The Group’s fixed rate borrowings are carried at amortised cost and therefore not subject to interest rate risk since neither 
the carrying amount nor the future cash flows will fluctuate due to a change in market interest rates.  

An analysis of the interest rates over the 12-month period was performed to determine a reasonable possible change 
in interest rates on the variable rate borrowings. A change of 100 basis points in interest rates, based on borrowings at the 
reporting date would have increased/(decreased) net finance costs by $4.8 million (2018: $5.3 million).  

Credit risk  

(b) 
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet 
contractual obligations, with the maximum exposure being equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. Management 
has a credit policy in place and exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. Credit evaluations are performed 
on all customers requiring credit over a certain amount. The Group does not require collateral in respect of financial assets. 
For certain export sales the Group requires the vendor to provide a letter of credit.  

The Group minimises concentrations of credit risk by undertaking transactions with a large number of customers. In addition, 
receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the intention that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is minimised. 

Credit risk on foreign exchange contracts is minimal as counterparties are large Australian and international banks with 
acceptable credit ratings determined by a recognised ratings agency. Credit risk from balances with banks and financial 
institutions is managed by the Group in accordance with the Group’s Treasury policy where it only deals with large reputable 
financial institutions. 

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: 

CARRYING AMOUNT 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other financial assets 

NOTES 
11 
12 

2019 
$’M 
56.2 
382.0 
16.5 
454.7 

2018 
$’M 
52.0 
369.5 
4.2 
425.7 

Refer to note 12 for an analysis of credit risk and impairment associated with the Group’s trade receivables balance.  

Liquidity risk  

(c) 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s objective 
is that the Group has access to sufficient cash resources to meet its financial obligations as they fall due, including taxes 
and dividends, and to provide funds for capital expenditure and investment opportunities as they arise.  

The Group regularly reviews existing funding arrangements and assesses future funding requirements based upon known 
and forecast information. The Group’s liquidity position is reported to the Board on a monthly basis.  

The headroom in the Group’s syndicated facilities at 30 June 2019 is $317.9 million (2018: $279.8 million). The current portion 
of the Group’s borrowings at 30 June 2019 is nil (2018: nil). The Group considers liquidity risk to be low due to the level of 
unutilised facilities available, the level of headroom in each covenant measure and the maturity profile of existing facilities.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

32.  Financial risk management (continued)
32.  Financial risk management (c) 

The following table discloses the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and 
excluding the impact of netting agreements: 

2019 
Unsecured borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Other financial liabilities 
Total 

2018 
Unsecured borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Other financial liabilities 
Total 

< 1  
 YEAR 
$’M 
20.6 
23.0 
257.5 
24.9 
326.0 

26.0 
17.6 
235.8 
22.5 
301.9 

1 – 2  
YEARS 
$’M 
20.6 
21.9 
– 
46.4 
88.9 

26.0 
16.4 
– 
25.4 
67.8 

2 – 5  
YEARS 
$’M 
584.0 
64.4 
– 
34.9 
683.3 

580.4 
58.2 
– 
55.0 
693.6 

> 5  
YEARS  
$’M 
130.4 
49.2 
– 
192.6 
372.2 

CONTRACTUAL 
CASH FLOWS 
$’M 
755.6 
158.5 
257.5 
298.8 
1,470.4 

CARRYING 
AMOUNT  
$’M 
580.3 
134.4 
257.5 
157.2 
1,129.4 

187.7 
29.4 
– 
198.4 
415.5 

820.1 
121.6 
235.8 
301.3 
1,478.8 

623.5 
101.7 
235.8 
153.4 
1,114.4 

The Group has bank guarantees and insurance bonds in place in respect of its contractual performance related obligations. 
These guarantees and indemnities only give rise to a liability where the Group fails to perform its contractual obligations. 
In the event that the Group does not meet its contractual obligations, these instruments are immediately callable and have 
a maximum exposure of $173.3 million (2018: $153.4 million) in relation to these bank guarantees and insurance bonds. 
Refer to note 34(d) for details of the Group’s guarantees.  

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value 

(d) 
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are classified within the fair 
value hierarchy on the basis of nature, characteristics and risks and described as follows based on the lower level of input 
that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole.  
Level 1 –   the fair value is calculated using prices in active markets. 

Level 2 –   the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the 

asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices). 

Level 3 –   the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.  

There were no transfers between levels during the year. 

The carrying value of all financial assets and liabilities other than lease liabilities and CEFC facilities approximate fair value. 
The fair value of the CEFC facilities using the Level 2 fair value measurement hierarchy was $109.9 million (2018: 
$90.9 million). 

33.  Contingent liabilities

33.  Contingent liabilities 

On 18 August 2014, a Cleanaway vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident on the South Eastern Freeway in Glen 
Osmond, South Australia. The incident resulted in the death of two members of the public, and two other persons were 
seriously injured. During the year ended 30 June 2017, Cleanaway was charged with work health and safety offences 
in relation to the incident and there is a potential that other claims may emerge in due course. The extent of Cleanaway’s 
liability and the timing for these matters to be resolved is not known at this time. 

Certain companies within the Group are party to various legal actions or commercial disputes or negotiations that have 
arisen in the normal course of business. It is expected that any liabilities or assets arising from these legal actions would 
not have a material effect on the Group. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

34.  Commitments

34.  Commitments 

(a)  Operating lease commitments 
The Group leases property, plant and equipment under operating leases expiring over terms generally not exceeding 
10 years. Leases generally provide the Group with a right of renewal at which time all terms are renegotiated. Future 
minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows: 

Within one year 
Between one and five years 
More than five years 

2019 
$’M 
41.6 
104.9 
113.1 
259.6 

2018 
$’M 
38.1 
96.3 
85.1 
219.5 

Finance lease commitments 

(b) 
The Group has finance leases for various items of property, plant and equipment. The Group’s obligations under finance 
leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. Future minimum lease payments under finance leases, together 
with the net present value of minimum lease payments are as follows: 

Within one year 
Between one and five years 
More than five years 
Total 
Amounts representing future finance charges 

MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS 

PRESENT VALUE OF PAYMENTS 

2019 
$’M 
23.0 
86.4 
49.2 
158.6 
(24.2) 
134.4 

2018 
$’M 
17.6   
74.5   
29.4   
121.5   
(19.8)   
101.7   

2019 
$’M 
17.1 
71.0 
46.3 
134.4 
– 
134.4 

2018 
$’M 
13.5 
60.9 
27.3 
101.7 
– 
101.7 

Capital expenditure and other commitments 

(c) 
Significant capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as liabilities is as follows:  

Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 

2019 
$’M 
35.8 
0.8 
36.6 

2018 
$’M 
28.4 
0.5 
28.9 

(d)  Guarantees 
The Group is, in the normal course of business, required to provide guarantees and letters of credit on behalf of subsidiaries, 
joint ventures and associates in respect of their contractual performance related obligations. These guarantees and 
indemnities only give rise to a liability where the entity concerned fails to perform its contractual obligations. 

Bank guarantees outstanding at balance date in respect of contractual performance 
Insurance bonds outstanding at balance date in respect of contractual performance 

2019 
$’M 
141.5 
31.8 
173.3 

2018 
$’M 
122.8 
30.6 
153.4 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

35.  Share-based payments

35.  Share-based payments 

Total share-based payment expense included in the Consolidated Income Statement is set out in note 18(b).  

Performance rights outstanding at the reporting date consist of the following grants: 

OFFER 

GRANT DATE 

END OF 
PERFORMANCE 
OR SERVICE 
PERIOD 

PERFORMANCE 
RIGHTS AT 
30 JUNE 2018 

GRANTED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD 

VESTED DURING 
THE PERIOD 

FORFEITED/ 
EXPIRED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD 

PERFORMANCE 
RIGHTS AT 
30 JUNE 2019 

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 
2015 LTI 
2016 LTI (A) 
2016 LTI (B) 
2017 LTI (A) 
2017 LTI (B) 
2018 LTI  
2019 LTI 

10 Mar 2015  30 Jun 2017 
30 Oct 2015  30 Jun 2018 
16 Mar 2016  30 Jun 2018 
7 Oct 2016  30 Jun 2019 
2 Nov 2016  30 Jun 2019 
3 Nov 2017  30 Jun 2020 
2 Nov 2018  30 Jun 2021 

SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 
2017 STI 
2018 STI 

9 Oct 2017  30 Jun 2018 
26 Oct 2018  30 Jun 2019 

909,964 
2,838,220 
2,280,690 
2,093,186 
2,370,716 
3,311,304 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
3,228,141 

– 
(2,192,525) 
(1,761,838) 
– 
– 
– 
– 

(909,964) 
(645,695) 
(518,852) 
– 
– 
(120,002) 
(49,377) 

– 
– 
– 
2,093,186 
2,370,716 
3,191,302 
3,178,764 

421,950 
– 

– 
504,416 

(421,950) 
– 

– 
– 

– 
504,416 

OTHER GRANTS 
2019 TII 
Total  
Vested and exercisable at 30 June 2019 

26 Oct 2018  30 Jun 2020 

– 
  14,226,030 

1,740,971 
5,473,528 

– 
(4,376,313) 

(54,314) 

1,686,657 
(2,298,204)  13,025,041 
504,416 

The vesting date for LTI offers is on or after 14 days after the date on which the annual financial results of the Group for the 
financial year associated with the end of the performance period is released to the ASX. Other offers vest on or after the end 
of the relevant performance or service period. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

35.  Share-based payments (continued)
35.  Share-based payments (c) 

Long-term incentive (LTI) plan  

(a) 
The Cleanaway LTI plan is designed to provide long-term incentives for senior executives to deliver long-term shareholder 
returns. Under the plan, participants are granted performance rights which only vest if certain performance standards 
are met.  

Offers made in previous reporting periods 

The following table outlines the terms of the outstanding LTI offers made in previous reporting periods which remain on issue: 

PERFORMANCE  
PERIOD 

Overview 

2017 LTI AWARD 
UP TO 3 YEARS: 1 JULY 2016  
TO 30 JUNE 2019 

2018 LTI AWARD 
UP TO 3 YEARS: 1 JULY 2017  
TO 30 JUNE 2020 

Performance rights, of which: 

Performance rights, of which: 

Measured over three years to 30 June 2019 

Measured over three years to 30 June 2020 

  Up to 50% vest if a certain relative TSR 

  Up to 50% vest if a certain relative TSR 

ranking is achieved against the constituents 
of the S&P/ASX 200 Industrial Sector Index  

ranking is achieved against the constituents 
of the S&P/ASX 200 Industrial Sector Index  

  Up to 25% vest if a certain Return on 
Invested Capital target is achieved 

  Up to 25% vest if a certain Return on 
Invested Capital target is achieved 

  Up to 25% vest if a certain Earnings per 
share Compound Annual Growth Rate 
target is achieved 

  Up to 25% vest if a certain Earnings per 
share Compound Annual Growth Rate 
target is achieved 

Offer made in current reporting period – 2019 LTI award 

During the period, the Group issued performance rights attached to the Group’s LTI plan to the CEO and other senior 
executives. The performance rights will vest in three tranches if the following performance hurdles, tested independently, 
are met: 

  Tranche 1 – Up to 50% of the performance rights vest if a certain relative TSR ranking is achieved against constituents 

of the S&P/ASX 200 Industrial Sector Index.  

  Tranche 2 – Up to 25% of performance rights vest if a certain Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) target is achieved.  
  Tranche 3 – Up to 25% of performance rights vest if a certain underlying earnings per share (EPS) compound annual 

growth rate (CAGR) target is achieved.  

Performance rights granted during the period were fair valued by an external party using the Monte Carlo Simulation and 
Black Scholes model.  

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

35.  Share-based payments (continued)
35.  Share-based payments (c) 

The following table sets out the assumptions made in determining the fair value of these performance rights: 

SCHEME 
Number of rights 
Grant date 
Performance period 
Risk free interest rate (%) 
Volatility 1 (%) 
Fair value – Relative TSR tranche 
Fair value – ROIC tranche 
Fair value – EPS CAGR tranche 

2019 LTI  
3,228,141 
2 November 2018 
1 July 2018–30 June 2021 
2.06% 
30.0% 
$1.09 
$1.64 
$1.64 

1 

Expected volatility is based on the historic volatility of Cleanaway shares over a range of periods. 

The performance targets of the 2019 LTI award are set out in the table below. 

Relative TSR performance 
measured over three years 
from 1 July 2018 to 
30 June 2021 

Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) Ranking against the constituents of the S&P/ASX200 
Industrial Sector Index:  
  Below 50th percentile – 0% vesting 
  At 50th percentile – 50% vesting  
  50th to 75th percentile – straight line vesting between 50% and 100% 
  Above 75th percentile – 100% vesting 

ROIC performance as 
measured for the year 
ending 30 June 2021  

Return On Invested Capital (ROIC) to be achieved: 

  < 6.25% – 0% vesting 
  6.25% – 20% vesting 
  > 6.25% – ≤ 6.75% – straight line vesting between 20% and 50% 
  > 6.75% – ≤ 7.25% – straight line vesting between 50% and 100% 
  > 7.25% – 100% vesting 

EPS CAGR performance 
measured over three years 
from 1 July 2018 to 
30 June 2021 

Earnings per Share Compound Annual Growth Rate (EPS CAGR) to be achieved: 

  < 13.0% – 0% vesting 
  13.0% – 20% vesting 
  > 13.0% – ≤ 15.0% – straight line vesting between 20% and 50% 
  > 15.0% – ≤ 18.0% – straight line vesting between 50% and 100% 
  > 18.0% – 100% vesting 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

35.  Share-based payments (continued)
35.  Share-based payments (c) 

Short-term incentive (STI) plan  

(b) 
The Cleanaway STI plan is an annual plan that is used to motivate and reward senior executives across a range of performance 
measures over the financial year. Under the plan, participants are granted a combination of cash and rights to deferred shares 
if certain performance standards are met. The Group uses EBITDA targets as the main performance standard for the STI plan. 
Vesting of the performance rights granted is deferred for one year.  

Toxfree Integration Incentive (TII) plan  

(c) 
The Company completed the acquisition of Cleanaway Industries Pty Ltd (formerly Tox Free Solutions Limited), a leading 
integrated waste management company on 11 May 2018. The key benefits of the acquisition of Toxfree, in particular the 
$35.0 million of initially identified synergies, are targeted to be realised by 30 June 2020. 

The one-off TII offer was offered to executives to ensure that executives (including Executive KMP) involved in the acquisition 
and integration of Toxfree are focussed on exceeding the synergy benefits from this acquisition beyond the synergies initially 
identified in our business case for acquisition and announced to the market. The TII is an offer of performance rights that 
was made to certain executives (including Executive KMP) which is equivalent to 50% of their STI opportunity. The key 
performance condition for the TII plan relates to the achievement of Cleanaway EBITDA in the year ending 30 June 2020 that 
exceeds our internal targets which includes the initial $35.0 million of synergies identified from the Toxfree acquisition. The 
performance period under the plan is from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020. This plan does not reward the achievement of the 
forecast synergy benefits, it is designed to reward the delivery of additional savings and outperformance that enhances 
EBITDA. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

36.  Auditor’s remuneration

36.  Auditor’s remuneration 

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor and its related practices for audit and non-audit services are set 
out below. 

Ernst & Young: 

Audit services 
Audit related services 
Non-audit services: 

Other advisory services 

2019 
$ 

2018 
$ 

1,301,343 

1,191,401 

81,891 

280,418 

– 
1,383,234 

29,561 
1,501,380 

37.  Events occurring after the reporting date

37.  Events occurring after the reporting date 

There have been no matters or circumstances that have arisen since 30 June 2019 that have significantly affected the 
Group’s operations not otherwise disclosed in this report. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

38.  Related party transactions

38.  Related party transactions 

(a)  Key management personnel 
Disclosures relating to Key Management Personnel (KMP) are set out in the Remuneration Report on pages 47 to 63. 

The KMP compensation included in employee expenses are as follows: 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Equity compensation benefits 

2019 
$ 
5,698,413 
175,728 
3,240,120 
9,114,261 

2018 
$ 
4,691,092 
127,876 
2,086,737 
6,905,705 

Some of the Directors hold, or have previously held, positions in companies with which Cleanaway has commercial 
relationships which are based on normal terms and conditions on an arm’s length basis. Transactions with entities where 
the relationship is limited to a common Non-Executive Directorship, including any Chairperson roles, are not considered 
related party transactions. The Board has assessed all of the relationships between the Group and companies in which 
Directors hold or held positions and has concluded that in all cases the relationships do not interfere with the Directors’ 
exercise of objective, unfettered or independent judgement or their ability to act in the best interest of the Group. 

(b)  Wholly-owned Group transactions 
The wholly-owned Group consists of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and its subsidiaries listed at note 29. 
Transactions between Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and other entities in the wholly-owned Group during 
the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 consisted of: 

(i)  Loans advanced by Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and other subsidiaries; 
(ii)  Loans repaid to Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and other subsidiaries; 
(iii) The payment of interest on the above loans; 
(iv) The payment of dividends to Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and other subsidiaries; 
(v)  Management fees charged to subsidiaries; and 
(vi) Sales between subsidiaries. 

The above transactions are all eliminated on consolidation. 

(c)  Other related parties 
There were no material transactions with, or amounts receivable from or payable to, other related parties during the years 
ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018, except as presented in note 23. 

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39.  Significant accounting policies

39.  Significant accounting policies 

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the Consolidated 
Financial Report. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. 

Revenue 

(a) 
Revenue from sale of commodities 

Sale of commodities produced from recycling waste and processing used mineral oils, and the sale of electricity and gas 
produced from landfills, generally include one performance obligation.  Revenue from the sale of commodities is recognised 
at the point in time when the product is transferred to the customer.  

Rendering of services 

  Solid Waste Services 

Revenue from collection and disposal of waste is recognised when the performance obligation to the customer has been 
fulfilled, which is generally when the waste has been collected from the customer. Costs to dispose of the waste are 
generally incurred at, or close to the time of collection.  

Variable consideration 

Some contracts for the collection of waste or acceptance of waste into the Group’s landfills provide the customer with 
volume rebates.  For the majority of contracts, the variability in the contract price is resolved at each reporting date.  
Where the variability is not resolved at a reporting date the variable consideration is estimated and where applicable, 
revenue will be deferred and reflected in contract liabilities. 

Non-cash consideration 

In some of the Group’s contracts, rebates are provided to customers or collection is provided at a reduced rate where 
waste is collected that has a value as a commodity to the Group. In these circumstances the Group allocates a fair value 
to the commodity collected, generally equal to the rebate paid and the value of the collection service and recognises this 
as revenue.   

  Liquid Waste & Health Services 

Revenue from collection and treatment of liquid and health waste is recognised when the performance obligation to the 
customer has been performed, which is generally when the waste has been collected from the customer and Cleanaway 
takes title to the waste.   

In some circumstances the Group will charge the customer on delivery of a waste container. Under these circumstances 
the Group assigns a value to the separate performance obligations, being the provision of a container and the 
subsequent collection of the full container. Revenue received for the collection of the container where the service has not 
yet been performed, will be deferred and is reflected in contract liabilities.  

Industrial & Waste Services 

Contract revenue is recognised over time and is measured using the input method by reference to labour hours and 
actual costs incurred, relative to the total expected inputs required to satisfy the individual performance obligations.  

Costs to fulfil a contract 

For some larger long-term contracts the Group incurs costs up front to mobilise equipment and organise the workforce 
in order to commence performing under the contract. This is often the case when larger municipal council contracts, 
or industrial & waste services contracts in remote areas, are entered into. In these circumstances the upfront costs associated 
with the contract are capitalised as contract costs and amortised over the term of the contract.   

Interest 

Interest revenue is recognised on an accruals basis, taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. 

Dividends 

Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Dividends received from associates 
or joint venture entities are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting. 

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

(b)   Repairs and maintenance 

Plant and equipment of the Group is required to be overhauled on a regular basis. This is managed as part of an ongoing 
major cyclical maintenance program. The cost of this maintenance is recognised as an expense as incurred, except where 
it relates to the replacement of a component of an asset, or where it extends the useful life of the asset, in which case the 
costs are capitalised and depreciated in accordance with the Group’s policy. Other routine operating maintenance, repair 
and minor renewal costs are also recognised as expenses as incurred.  

Finance costs 

(c) 
Finance costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. 

Income tax 

(d) 
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable 
to temporary differences and to unused tax losses.  

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the 
reporting period in the countries where the Group’s subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable income. 
Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation 
is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions, where appropriate, on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the 
tax authorities. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements. However, the deferred income 
tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business 
combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax 
is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date and are 
expected to apply when the related deferred income asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future 
taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset 
where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and they relate to income taxes levied 
by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax 
liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.  

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity. 

The Company and all its wholly-owned Australian resident entities are part of a Tax Consolidated Group under Australian taxation 
law. Cleanaway Waste Management Limited is the Head Entity in the Tax Consolidated Group. The Tax Consolidated Group has 
entered into a tax sharing and a tax funding agreement.  

Impairment of assets 

(e) 
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired. 
Impairment losses on financial assets are directly written off to the Consolidated Income Statement. Impairment of loans and 
receivables is recognised when it is probable that the carrying amount will not be recovered in full due to significant financial 
difficulty or other loss event of the debtor.  

Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not amortised but are tested annually for impairment, 
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are reviewed 
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. 
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. 
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. For the purposes of assessing 
impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely 
independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other 
than goodwill that previously suffered an impairment loss are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment loss at each 
subsequent reporting date. 

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

(f)  

Foreign currency 

Foreign currency transactions are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary 
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are translated into Australian dollars at the 
foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the 
Consolidated Income Statement and are reported on a net basis. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured 
in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.  

Cash and cash equivalents 

(g) 
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at banks, short-term deposits and petty cash balances. Cash at bank earns interest 
at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short-term deposits are at call, and earn interest at the respective 
short-term deposit rates. 

Trade and other receivables 

(h) 
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. 
Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days and therefore are all classified as current. Collectability 
of trade debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known as uncollectable are written off when identified. 
The Group accounts for impairment losses relating to financial assets by applying a forward-looking expected credit loss (ECL) 
approach. The Group has applied a simplified approach to determining ECLs and has calculated ECLs based on lifetime ECLs.  
The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on the Group’s historical credit losses against the debtors 
ageing profile. 

The Group’s exposure to credit risk related to trade and other receivables is disclosed in note 32(b). 

Inventories 

(i) 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of inventories is based on the method most 
appropriate to each particular class of inventory and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories, production 
or conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition. In the case 
of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based 
on normal operating capacity.   

(j) 

Property, plant and equipment 

Landfill assets 

The Group owns landfill assets. A landfill site may be either developed or purchased by the Group. 

Landfill assets comprise the acquisition of landfill land, cell development costs, site infrastructure and landfill site 
improvement costs and the asset related to future landfill site restoration and aftercare costs (landfill remediation asset). 

Landfill land will be recognised separately from other landfill related assets when it is considered to have value at the end 
of the landfill site’s useful life for housing or commercial development. This land is not depreciated; it is carried at its original 
cost and tested for impairment. 

Cell development costs include excavation costs, cell lining costs and leachate collection costs. Cell development costs are 
capitalised as incurred. Closed cells are capped and may return a future revenue stream to the Group, such as from the sale 
of landfill gas.  

The landfill remediation assets comprises capping costs and costs to remediate and monitor the site over the life of the 
landfill including post closure. Capping costs together with cost of aftercare (see Provision for landfill remediation in note 
39(n)) are recognised upon commencement of cell development. The depreciation, for cell development costs and the 
remediation asset, is calculated by the tonnes of airspace consumed during the reporting period divided into the total 
airspace available at the beginning of the reporting period, such that all costs are fully depreciated upon receiving last 
waste into the landfill. A landfill is deemed full when its permitted airspace is consumed and it cannot legally accept any 
more waste. Alternatively, a landfill may be deemed full earlier should other factors exist, for example, if it is not 
economically viable to continue accepting waste.  

Site infrastructure and landfill site improvement costs include capital works such as site access roads and other capital costs 
relating to multiple cells on the landfill site. These costs are capitalised as incurred and depreciated using the useful life of the 
asset or the life of the landfill up until receiving last waste. 

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

(j) 

Property, plant and equipment (continued) 

Landfill sales 

A landfill may be disposed of as an operating landfill or it may be retained until post-closure and then sold. The Group’s 
policy on landfill sales is as follows: 

If the landfill is sold as an operating landfill, recognise the profit on sale of an asset; or 

If the completed landfill is intended to be sold and meet the relevant requirements, transfer the landfill balance 
to non-current assets held for sale. 

Non-landfill land and buildings 

Non-landfill land and buildings are shown at fair value, based on periodic valuations (at least every three years) by external 
independent valuers, less subsequent depreciation of buildings. The fair values are recognised in the Consolidated Financial 
Statements of the Group, and are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to ensure that the carrying value of land 
and buildings is not materially different to their fair values. 

Movements in market prices and the level of transactions impact the ability of the Group to estimate fair value. 

Any revaluation increase arising on the revaluation of land and buildings is credited to the asset revaluation reserve, except 
to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease for the same asset previously recognised as an expense in profit or loss, 
in which case the increase is credited to the Consolidated Income Statement to the extent of the decrease previously 
charged. A decrease in carrying amount arising on the revaluation of land and buildings is charged as an expense in the 
Consolidated Income Statement to the extent that it exceeds the balance, if any, held in the asset revaluation reserve relating 
to a previous revaluation of that asset. 

Depreciation on revalued buildings is charged to the Consolidated Income Statement. On the subsequent sale or retirement 
of a revalued property, the attributable revaluation surplus remaining in the asset revaluation reserve, net of any related 
deferred taxes, is transferred directly to retained earnings. 

Plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes expenditure that 
is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for its intended use. In the event that 
settlement of all or part of the purchase consideration is deferred, cost is determined by discounting the amounts payable 
in the future to their present value as at the date of acquisition. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality 
of the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment. 

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from 
disposal with the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment and are recognised net within “other income” 
in the Consolidated Income Statement. When revalued assets are sold, the amounts included in the revaluation reserve 
are transferred to retained earnings. 

Depreciation 

Depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment, including freehold buildings but excluding land. Depreciation 
of assets, with the exception of landfill remediation and cell development assets, is calculated on a straight-line basis 
so as to write off the net cost or revalued amount of each asset over its expected useful life to the Group. Leasehold 
improvements are depreciated over the period of the lease or estimated useful lives, whichever is the shorter, using the 
straight-line method. Landfill remediation and cell development assets are depreciated on a usage basis over the individual 
landfill expected life. 

Estimates of remaining useful lives are made on a regular basis for all assets, with annual reassessments for major items. 

The expected useful lives are as follows:  

Buildings and site improvements 
Plant and equipment 
Leasehold improvements 
Landfill assets 

15 to 40 years 
2.5 to 20 years 
5 to 10 years 
1 to 50 years 

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

(k) 

Intangible assets 

Goodwill 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable 
assets of the acquired business, subsidiary or associate at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on the acquisition of businesses 
or subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill on acquisition of associates is included in investments in associates. 
Goodwill is not amortised. Instead goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes 
in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and 
losses on the disposal of a business include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the business sold. 

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. 

Research and development 

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new technical knowledge and understanding, 
is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement as an expense as incurred. 

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new 
or substantially improved products and processes, is capitalised if the product or process is technically and commercially 
feasible and the Group has sufficient resources to complete development. The expenditure capitalised includes the costs 
of materials, direct labour and overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. 
Borrowing costs related to the development of qualifying assets are also capitalised. Other development expenditure 
is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement as an expense as incurred. Capitalised development expenditure 
is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. 

Other intangible assets 

Other intangible assets include customer contracts recognised on business combinations and licences. Other intangible 
assets that are acquired by the Group are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.  

Amortisation 

Amortisation is charged to the Consolidated Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives 
of intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite (e.g. brand names). Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite 
useful life are systematically tested for impairment at each reporting date. Other intangible assets are amortised from the 
date they are available for use. The estimated useful lives of customer contracts are 3 to 10 years. 

Trade and other payables 

(l) 
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year which 
are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 45 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are 
presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period.  

Other payables and accruals includes tipping and disposal costs accruals as well as general accruals. 

(m)  Borrowings 
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value of the consideration received net of issue costs incurred. Subsequent to initial 
recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value 
being recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis. 
Foreign exchange gains and losses arising on borrowings are reflected in finance costs in the Consolidated Income Statement.  

Borrowings are derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference 
between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another party and the 
consideration paid, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in other income 
or other expenses. 

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

Provision for remediation and rectification 

(n) 
Landfill remediation and rectification 

Landfill sites are constructed to receive waste in accordance with a licence. These licences generally require that once 
a landfill is full, it is left in a condition as specified by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) or other government 
authorities and monitored for a defined period of time (usually 30 years). 

Therefore remediation occurs on an ongoing basis, as the landfill is operating, at the time the landfill closes and through 
post-closure. Remediation comprises: 

the costs associated with capping landfills (covering the waste within the landfill); and 

  costs associated with remediating and monitoring the landfill in accordance with the licence or environmental requirements. 

The constructive obligation to remediate the landfill sites is triggered upon commencement of cell development. Accordingly 
landfill remediation costs are provided for when development commences and at the same time a landfill remediation asset 
is recognised. 

The provision is stated at the present value of the future cash outflows expected to be incurred, which increases each period 
due to the passage of time and is recognised in current and non-current provisions in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 
The annual change in the net present value of the provision due to the passage of time is recognised in the Consolidated 
Income Statement as a time value adjustment in net finance costs.  

Due to the long-term nature of remediation obligations, changes in estimates occur over time. Any change in the provision 
for future landfill site restoration and aftercare costs arising from a change in estimate of those costs, and related to landfill 
sites which are still accepting waste, is recognised as an addition or reduction to the remediation asset in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet. Changes to the remediation provision once last customer waste is received are expensed to the Consolidated 
Income Statement. 

Rectification provisions differ to remediation. Rectification costs must be provided for at a reporting period end when there 
is an obligation to bring an asset back to the normal operating standard required under the licence and EPA or council 
requirements. Rectification provisions are calculated based on the net present value of all costs expected to rectify the site. 
All rectification costs are expensed to the Consolidated Income Statement. 

Industrial property remediation 

The Group leases and owns industrial properties and operates these sites under license and in accordance with the 
requirements of the EPA or other government authorities. In addition, under lease agreements, the Group is required 
to remove infrastructure placed on a site, during the tenancy, and in most cases, return the leased site to its original 
condition upon entering into the lease, taking into consideration usual wear and tear on the property.     

The constructive obligation to remediate industrial properties is triggered upon erecting leasehold improvements to leased 
sites, or upon any event occurring which has given rise to contamination requiring remediation. 

The provision is stated at the present value of the future cash outflows expected to be incurred, which increases each period 
due to the passage of time and is recognised in current and non-current provisions in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 
The annual change in the net present value of the provision due to the passage of time is recognised in the Consolidated 
Income Statement as a time value adjustment in net finance costs. 

Changes in estimates can occur over time as industrial properties are operated over a long period. Any change in the 
provision related to site restoration will be adjusted against any related assets on the site. If there is no related asset, 
changes to the remediation provision are recognised through the Consolidated Income Statement.  

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

Provisions 

(o) 
A provision is recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation 
as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, 
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, 
provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market 
assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.  

The costs of treating and disposing of waste collected, in accordance with government regulation, are provided for if they 
have not yet been incurred. These liabilities were previously classified as accruals, however given the uncertainty regarding 
the timing and amount of the liability $14.5 million has been presented in current provisions on the Consolidated Balance 
Sheet. As at 30 June 2018 $10.4 million was presented in trade payables and accruals. This amount has been reclassified 
from current trade and other payables to current provisions to align the presentation of these liabilities with the 
current period.  

(p) 

Employee entitlements  

Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and vesting sick leave expected to be settled 
within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables and employee benefits in respect of employees’ 
services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.  

Long service leave 

The liability for long service leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date is recognised in employee 
benefits and is measured in accordance with the other employee benefits described above. The liability for long service leave 
expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date is recognised in employee benefits and measured as the 
present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. 
Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. 
Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on the corporate bond rate with terms 
to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the timing of estimated future cash outflows. 

Short-term incentive (STI) compensation plans 

A liability for employee benefits in the form of STI’s is recognised when it is probable that STI criteria has been achieved 
and an amount is payable in accordance with the terms of the STI plan. Liabilities for STI’s are expected to be settled within 
12 months and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they are settled. 

Share-based payment transactions 

Share-based payments are provided to Executives and employees via the Cleanaway Waste Management Limited Annual 
Incentive Plan and the Long-Term Incentive Plan. 

Share-based compensation payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed to employee benefit 
expense with a corresponding increase in the employee benefits reserve over the period in which the service and, where 
applicable, performance conditions are fulfilled. Fair value is measured by using the Monte Carlo simulation or the 
Black-Scholes option pricing model, the term of the Performance Right, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date 
and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term 
of the Performance Right. 

Fair value measurement 

(q) 
The Group measures financial instruments, such as derivatives, and non-financial assets, such as land and buildings, at fair 
value at each balance sheet date.  

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction 
to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either: 

In the principle market for the asset or liability, or 

In the absence of a principle market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 

The principle or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.  

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

Fair value measurement (continued) 

(q) 
The fair value of an asset or liability is measured using the assumptions that the market participants act in their economic 
best interest. A fair value measurement of non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate 
economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use.  

The Group uses the following valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data 
is available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable 
inputs:  

  Level 1 –  Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;  
  Level 2 –  Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement 

is directly or indirectly observable; and 

  Level 3 –  Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement 

is unobservable. 

(r) 

(i) 

Basis of consolidation 

Subsidiaries 

The Consolidated Financial Report comprises the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2019. 
Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and 
has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.  

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts 
and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:  

  The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee;  
  Rights arising from the contractual arrangements; and 
  The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.  

The Group reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes 
to one or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over 
the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary.  

Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the 
Consolidated Income Statement from the date the Group gains control until the date when the Group ceases to control 
the subsidiary. 

All intra-group balances, transactions and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated 
in full. 

Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit or loss and net assets not held by the Group and are presented 
separately in the Consolidated Income Statement and within equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, separately from 
parent shareholders’ equity. 

If the Group loses control over a subsidiary it derecognises the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling 
interest and other components of equity, while any resultant gain or loss is recognised in the Consolidated Income 
Statement. Any investment retained is recognised at fair value. 

(ii)      Equity accounted investments 

Equity accounted investments are those entities over which the Group has either significant influence (associate entities) 
or joint control and has rights to the net assets of the entity (joint venture entities). The Group does not have power over 
these entities either through management control or voting rights. Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted 
for using the equity method of accounting and are collectively referred to as “equity accounted investments” in this report. 

Under the equity method of accounting, the investments in associates and joint ventures are initially recognised at cost and 
adjusted thereafter to recognise the Group’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the associate or joint venture 
in the Consolidated Income Statement. Dividends received from associates and joint ventures are recognised as a reduction 
in the carrying amount of the investment. 

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39.  Significant accounting policies (continued)
39.  Significant accounting policies (c) 

(ii)      Equity accounted investments (continued) 

Where the Group’s share of losses in an associate or joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the associate or joint 
venture, including any other unsecured long-term receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has 
incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate or joint venture. 

Unrealised gains on transactions with associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the 
associates and joint ventures. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment 
of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of the associates and joint ventures have been changed where necessary 
to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. 

Business combinations 

(s) 
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method, whereby the identifiable assets, liabilities and 
contingent liabilities (identifiable net assets) are measured using their fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill arises 
in a business combination when the consideration transferred to the acquiree is greater than the net of the acquisition-date 
amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Acquisition related costs, incurred in a business 
combination transaction, are expensed as incurred. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

40.  New standards adopted

40.  New standards adopted 

The Group has adopted all new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current reporting period.  

New and revised Standards, amendments thereof and Interpretations which became effective during the year and relevant 
to the Group include: 

  AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

AASB 15 supersedes AASB 111 Construction Contracts, AASB 118 Revenue and related Interpretations and it applies 
to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. 
The new standard establishes a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers (referred 
to as ‘revenue from customers’). Under AASB 15, revenue is recognised when control of the goods or services are 
transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in 
exchange for the goods or services to a customer. 

The Group adopted AASB 15 using the full retrospective method of adoption. The adoption of AASB 15 has not had 
a material impact on the Group. 

i. 

Sale of goods 

Sale of commodities produced from recycling waste and processing used mineral oils and the sale of electricity and gas 
produced from landfills generally includes one performance obligation. Revenue from sales of commodities is recognised 
at the point in time when the product is transferred to the customer. The adoption of AASB 15 did not have an impact 
on the timing of revenue recognition.  

ii. 

Rendering of services 

Solid Waste Services 

Revenue from collection and disposal of waste is recognised when the performance obligation to the customer has been 
fulfilled, which is generally when the waste has been collected from the customer. Costs to dispose of the waste are 
generally incurred at, or close to the time of collection. The adoption of AASB 15 did not have a material impact on the 
timing of revenue recognition. 

Variable consideration 

Some contracts for the collection of waste or acceptance of waste into the Group’s landfills provide the customer with 
volume rebates. For the majority of contracts, the variability in the contract price is resolved at each reporting date 
therefore the adoption of AASB 15 does not have an impact on these arrangements. Where the variability is not resolved 
at a reporting date the variable consideration is estimated and where applicable, revenue will be deferred and reflected in 
other liabilities. 

Non-cash consideration 

In some of the Group’s contracts, rebates are provided to customers or collection is provided at a reduced rate where 
waste is collected that has a value as a commodity to the Group. In these circumstances the Group allocates a fair value 
to the commodity collected, generally equal to the rebate paid and the value of the collection service and recognises this 
as revenue. The adoption of AASB 15 did not have an impact on the recognition of revenue. 

Liquid Waste & Health Services 

Revenue from collection and treatment of liquid and health waste is recognised when the performance obligation to the 
customer has been performed, which is generally when the waste has been collected from the customer and Cleanaway 
takes title to the waste. 

In some circumstances the Group will charge the customer on delivery of a waste container. Under these circumstances 
the Group assigns value to the separate performance obligations, being the provision of a container and the subsequent 
collection of the full container. Revenue received for the collection of the container where the service has not yet been 
performed, is deferred and is reflected in other liabilities on the balance sheet. This accounting aligns with the 
requirements of AASB 15. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

40.  New standards adopted (continued)
40.  New standards adopted (continued)
40.  New standards adopted (c) 

Industrial & Waste Services 

Contract revenue is recognised over time and is measured using the input method by reference to labour hours incurred 
and actual costs incurred, relative to the total expected inputs to the satisfaction of the individual performance 
obligations. This accounting aligns with the requirements of AASB 15. 

  AASB 9 Financial Instruments 

AASB 9 replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement bringing together all three aspects 
of the accounting for financial instruments: classification and measurement; impairment; and hedge accounting. 

The Group has applied AASB 9 retrospectively, effective 1 July 2018 by adjusting opening retained earnings 
at 1 July 2018. 

Impact on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at: 

Increase/(decrease) of previously reported balances 
Trade and other receivables 
Net deferred tax assets 
Retained earnings 

1 JULY 
2018  
$’M 

(2.4) 
0.7 
(1.7) 

Adoption of AASB 9 has had no impact on the existing classification and measurement of the Group’s financial assets and 
liabilities. The adoption of AASB 9 has however changed the Group’s accounting for impairment losses relating to financial 
assets by replacing the incurred loss approach of AASB 139 with a forward-looking expected credit loss (ECL) approach. 

For trade receivables the Group has applied the standard’s simplified approach and has calculated ECLs based on lifetime 
expected credit losses. The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on the Group’s historical credit losses 
against the debtors ageing profile. The adoption of the ECL requirements of AASB 9 resulted in increases in doubtful debt 
provisions related to the Group’s trade debtors and an adjustment to retained earnings. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

41.  New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

41.  New standards and interpretations not yet adopted 

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 
1 July 2019 and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. Those which may be relevant 
to the Group are set out below. The Group does not plan to adopt these standards early.  

New standards  

STANDARD/INTERPRETATION 

AASB 16 Leases, and the relevant amending standards 

AASB 16 supersedes AASB 117 Leases. The key features of AASB 16 from 
a lessee perspective are as follows: 
  Lessees are required to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases with 

a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value; 

  A lessee measures right-of-use assets similarly to other non-financial 
assets and lease liabilities similarly to other financial liabilities; and 

  Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present 
value basis. The measurement includes non-cancellable lease payments 
(including inflation-linked payments), and also includes payments 
to be made in optional periods if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise 
an option to extend the lease, or not to exercise an option to terminate 
the lease. 

The Group is well progressed in determining the transition impacts of the new 
standard on the following arrangements: 

  Property leases; 
  Yellow gear and equipment leases; and 
  Owner driver arrangements.  
Applying the modified retrospective transition approach, whereby all lease 
liabilities are measured using an incremental borrowing rate on the date of 
transition, results in recognition of lease liabilities of approximately $300 million 
and right of use assets of approximately $285 million being brought onto the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet at 1 July 2019, with the difference to be 
recognised in retained earnings.   

Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting 
The Conceptual Framework sets out a comprehensive set of concepts for 
financial reporting, standard setting, guidance for preparers in developing 
consistent accounting policies and assistance to others in their efforts 
to understand and interpret the standards. 

The Conceptual Framework includes some new concepts, provides updated 
definitions and recognition criteria for assets and liabilities and clarifies some 
important concepts. The changes to the Conceptual Framework may affect the 
application of Australian Accounting Standards in situations where no standard 
applies to a particular transaction or event. 

The likely impact on the Group of adopting the new Conceptual Framework 
has not been determined. 

EFFECTIVE FOR ANNUAL 
REPORTING PERIODS 
BEGINNING ON OR AFTER 

EXPECTED TO BE 
INITIALLY APPLIED IN THE 
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 

1 January 2019 

30 June 2020 

1 January 2020 

30 June 2021 

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Directors’ Declaration 

In the Directors’ opinion: 

(a)  the financial statements and notes together with the additional disclosures included in the Directors’ Report designated 

as audited, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for the 

financial year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations), and the 

Corporations Regulations 2001; 

(b)  the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2; 
(c)  there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due 

and payable; 

(d)  this declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with 

section s295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; and 

(e)  as at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the closed Consolidated 
Group identified in note 29 will be able to meet any obligation or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to, 
by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee. 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

M P Chellew 
Chairman and Non-Executive Director 

V Bansal 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director 

Melbourne, 14 August 2019 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

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Ernst & Young 
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Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 
We have audited the financial report of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries 
(collectively the Group), which comprises the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2019, the Consolidated Income 
Statement, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, notes to the consolidated financial statements including 
a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(a)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019 and of its consolidated 

financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(b)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for Opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are 
independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the 
ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other 
ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Key Audit Matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the 
financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report 
as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter 
below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. 

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section 
of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed 
to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit 
procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the 
accompanying financial report. 

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Ernst & Young 
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1. 

Accounting for the acquisition of Toxfree 

WHY SIGNIFICANT 

HOW OUR AUDIT ADDRESSED THE KEY AUDIT MATTER 

On 11 May 2018, Cleanaway completed the acquisition of 
Cleanaway Industries Pty Ltd (formerly Toxfree Solutions 
Limited) for a total purchase consideration of 
$556.8 million (after payment of a special dividend of 
$0.58 per share in accordance with schedule 5.5 of the 
Scheme Implementation Deed).  

The purchase price accounting for the acquisition was 
finalised during the current financial year. This resulted in 
an overall increase to the goodwill of $23.5 million 
reported in the prior period on a preliminary basis.   

This acquisition is significant to the entity and given the 
judgements involved in the finalisation of the purchase 
price accounting exercise, this was considered to be a key 
audit matter.  

Refer to Note 28 of the financial report for all relevant 
disclosures in relation to the acquisition.  

Our audit procedures included the following:   
  Our valuations specialists assessed the reasonableness 
of the valuation approach and methodology applied to 
property, plant and equipment; 

  Our environmental specialists assessed the 

reasonableness of the assumptions used in determining 
estimated cost to remediate and make good each 
acquired site; 

  Assessed rates used to discount the remediation and 
make good provision with reference to observable 
market inputs;  

  Assessed the reasonableness of the deferred revenue 
and unfavourable contract provisions recognised; 

  Assessed the competence, qualifications and objectivity 

of the external valuation experts engaged by the 
Group; 

  Our tax specialists assessed the Tax Allocable Cost 

Amount (ACA) applied; and  

  Assessed the adequacy of the disclosures made in the 

financial report. 

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2. 

Carrying value of existing non-current assets, including brand name and goodwill 

WHY SIGNIFICANT 

HOW OUR AUDIT ADDRESSED THE KEY AUDIT MATTER 

At 30 June 2019, the Group held $1,922.8 million in 
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. These 
intangible assets comprise goodwill and brand names and 
are monitored by the Group at an operating segment level.  
In accordance with the requirements of Australian 
Accounting Standards, the Group tests these indefinite 
useful life assets for impairment at least annually using a 
discounted cash flow model to determine value in use. 

The assessment of the carrying value of the intangible 
assets (the impairment test) incorporates judgements and 
estimates relating to discount rates, forecast revenue, 
EBITDA growth rates and levels of capital expenditure.  In 
addition, various assumptions have been made for 
economic variables such as commodity prices, GDP growth 
rates and inflation rates as well as expected outcomes from 
the execution of operational efficiencies. Given these 
judgements, this was a key audit matter.  

Note 22 of the financial report provides disclosure related 
to the Group’s impairment testing and highlights the 
impact of reasonably possible changes to key assumptions. 

Our audit procedures included testing the integrity of the 
discounted cash flow models and evaluation of the 
assumptions and methodologies used by the Group. We 
involved our valuation specialists to assist in the execution 
of these audit procedures. 

In respect of the Group’s discounted cash flow models, we: 

  Assessed the assumptions in the Group’s board 

approved forecasts; 

  Considered the current year actual results in 

comparison to prior year forecasts in order to assess 
forecast accuracy; 

  Assessed the key assumptions in comparison to 

available independent economic and industry forecasts; 

  Assessed the assumptions for terminal growth rates; 
  Considered whether cost savings were reasonable; 

  Considered the capital expenditure forecasts; 
  Assessed the discount rates through comparison with 
the weighted average cost of capital of comparable 
businesses; 

  Considered comparable businesses valuation multiples 

as a cross-check of the Group’s cash flow model 
outcomes; and 

  Performed a sensitivity analysis in respect of the key 

assumptions which would be required for the intangible 
assets to be impaired and assessed the likelihood of 
those changes arising.  

We also assessed the adequacy of the disclosures made 
in the financial report, in particular those that had the most 
significant effect on the determination of the recoverable 
amount of the intangible assets. 

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Ernst & Young 
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3. 

Valuation and completeness of the rectification and remediation provisions 

WHY SIGNIFICANT 

HOW OUR AUDIT ADDRESSED THE KEY AUDIT MATTER 

Under the National Environment Protection Council Act 
1994 the Group has an obligation and responsibility to 
rectify and remediate the land in which landfill activities 
occur. These obligations must be accounted for in 
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.  

At 30 June 2019, the Group held $336.4 million in 
rectification and remediation provisions.  The rectification 
and remediation provisions were based on discounted cash 
flow models and incorporated critical estimates in relation 
to capping, post closure and rectification costs and an 
appropriate cost escalation rate, the timing of expected 
expenditure, the possibility of new practices and 
methodologies being available in the future and the 
determination of an appropriate discount rate.  These 
estimates were developed based on the specific plans for 
each site, taking into consideration historical experience 
and emerging practice in relation to rectification and 
remediation activities. 

Because of the subjective nature of the estimates involved 
in accounting for remediation obligations, this is a key audit 
matter. 

Note 26 of the financial report provides further detail on 
the rectification and remediation provisions. 

Our audit procedures included testing the mathematical 
integrity of the discounted cash flow model and evaluation 
of the assumptions and methodologies used. We involved 
our land remediation specialists to assist in the execution of 
these procedures. 

With respect to the Group’s rectification and remediation 
provisions, we:  

  Assessed the competence, qualifications and objectivity 

of both the Group’s internal and external experts used in 
the determination of the provisions; 

  Assessed the cost estimates for capping, post closure 
and rectification activities with reference to available 
external data and relevant Environment Protection 
Authority regulations and correspondence; and 

  Assessed discount rates with reference to observable 

market inputs. 

We also assessed the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures 
in the financial report regarding rectification and 
remediation obligations. 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

to the members of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited 

Ernst & Young 
8 Exhibition Street 
Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia 
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001

Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
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Information other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report thereon 
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the 
Company’s 2019 Annual Report other than the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. We obtained the Directors’ 
Report that is to be included in the Annual Report, prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and we expect to obtain the 
remaining sections of the Annual Report after the date of this auditor’s report.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express any form 
of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, 
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained 
in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, 
we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have 
nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view 
in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the 
Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting 
unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable 
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian 
Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error 
and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic 
decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. 

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain 
professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and 
perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide 
a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one 
resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override 
of internal control. 

  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are 

appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s 
or the Group’s internal control.  

  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related 

disclosures made by the Directors.  

  Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit 
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt 
on the Company’s or Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we 
are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such 
disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the 
date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company or the Group to cease to 
continue as a going concern.  

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Ernst & Young 
8 Exhibition Street 
Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia 
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001

Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
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Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report (continued) 
  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether 
the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities 

within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and 
performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and 
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

We also provide the Directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding 
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought 
to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

From the matters communicated to the Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit 
of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s 
report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, 
we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would 
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 47 to 63 of the Directors' Report for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Cleanaway Waste Management Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based 
on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Ernst & Young 

Brett Croft 
Partner 
Melbourne 

14 August 2019 

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JJ RICHARDS & SONS PTY LTD AUSTRALIAN FOUNDATION INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED PELMAVIGEL PTY LTD BNP PARIBAS NOMS (NZ) LTD AMP LIFE LIMITED HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED-GSCO ECA RANK NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 MILTON CORPORATION LIMITED 19 20 Top 20 Holders of Fully Paid Ordinary Shares Total Remaining Holders Balance Total Fully Paid Ordinary Shares on Issue BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV LTD DRP HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED UNITS 718,002,997 401,061,511 292,410,616 183,300,322 59,763,710 46,806,647 34,128,058 32,375,285 18,031,927 13,685,519 11,327,813 11,276,163 9,355,866 8,584,837 8,576,744 6,149,953 6,035,032 5,500,000 3,812,974 3,751,828 1,873,937,802 171,074,005 2,045,011,807 % OF UNITS 35.11 19.61 14.30 8.96 2.92 2.29 1.67 1.58 0.88 0.67 0.55 0.55 0.46 0.42 0.42 0.30 0.30 0.27 0.19 0.18 91.63 8.37 100.00 Substantial Shareholders Substantial shareholders as shown in shareholding notices received by the Company as at 14 August 2019 are: FIL Limited Marathon Asset Management LLP Cooper Investors Pty Ltd Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd CBA Dimensional Fund Advisors 161,420,983 122,508,936 118,624,322 104,656,253 104,373,470 94,987,449 An entity has a substantial shareholding if the total votes attaching to shares in which the entity and their associates have a relevant interest is 5% or more. The list of the 20 largest shareholders is based on the number of shares held in the name of each shareholder on the register of members, even if the shareholder holds the share as a nominee (i.e. no beneficial or relevant interest in the shares). The list of the 20 largest shareholders of the Company and the list of substantial shareholders of the Company differ for this reason. Statement of Quoted Securities The Company's total number of shares on issue as at 14 August 2019 was 2,045,011,807 ordinary fully paid shares. As at 14 August 2019, the total number of shareholders owning these shares was 11,566 on the register of members maintained by Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd. 91.63% of total issued capital is held by or on behalf of the 20 largest shareholders. 135  2019 Annual Report / 135 Other Information Other Information /    Other Information Voting Rights Under the Company's Constitution, every member present is entitled to vote at a general meeting of the Company in person or by proxy or by attorney or, in the case of a corporation, by representative, and shall, upon a show of hands, have one vote only. Proxies – Where a member is entitled to cast two or more votes it may appoint not more than two proxies or attorneys. Where a member appoints two proxies, neither proxy is entitled to a vote on a show of hands. Poll – On a poll, every member entitled to vote shall, whether present in person or by proxy or attorney or, in the case of a corporation, by representative, has one vote for every share held by the member. At 14 August 2019, there were 12,520,625 performance rights on issue to 40 executives under the Company’s incentive schemes. Voting rights are not attached to the performance rights unless they have been exercised into ordinary shares. Distribution Schedule of Shareholders NO. OF SHARES 1-1,000 2,471 1,001-5,000 4,008 5,001-10,000 1,962 10,001-100,000 2,912 100,001 AND OVER 213 TOTAL 11,566 The number of shareholders each holding less than a marketable parcel of the Company's ordinary shares ($500 in value) based on the closing price of $2.38 on 14 August 2019 was 295. Securities Exchange Listing The shares of the Company are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the code CWY. Company Secretary Dan Last Registered Office and Principal Office Level 4, 441 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004. Telephone: +61 3 8397 5100 Share Registry Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited, 452 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067. Telephone: 1300 850 505 (within Australia) and +61 3 9415 4000 (outside Australia) Please contact the Share Registry if you have any questions in relation to your shareholding or wish to update your contact details, banking details, communication preference or DRP election. You can also update your details online by visiting http://www.computershare.com.au/easyupdate/CWY. 136 / CLEAN AWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED 136  Other Information    This Annual Report is printed on ecoStar. ecoStar is an environmentally responsible paper made Carbon Neutral. The greenhouse gas emissions of the manufacturing process including transportation of the finished product to BJ Ball Papers Warehouses has been measured by the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Neutral Company and the fibre source has been independently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). ecoStar is manufactured from 100% Post Consumer Recycled paper in a Process Chlorine Free environment under the ISO 14001 environmental management system. www.cleanaway.com.au