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ANNUAL REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 

ABN 94 099 116 275 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

Contents 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY ..................................................................................................................... 2

MANAGING DIRECTOR’S LETTER ......................................................................................................... 3

DIRECTORS’ REPORT ............................................................................................................................ 4

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION ..................................................................................... 21

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME .. 22

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ................................................................. 23

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS ............................................................................... 24

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ................................................................. 25

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS......................................................................................... 26

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ............................................................................................................... 45

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ................................................................. 46

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 50

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Mr Robert Annells 

Managing Director 

Non-Executive Director 

Company Secretaries 

Mr Andrew Knox 

Mr Adrien Wing 

Mr Adrien Wing 
Ms Pauline Moffatt 

Registered & Principal Office 

Level 2, 480 Collins Street 
Melbourne  VIC  3000 

Auditor 

Solicitors  

RSM Australia Partners 
Level 27 
120 Collins Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000 

Quinert Rodda & Associates 
Level 6 
400 Queen Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000  

Website Address 

www.redskyenergy.com.au 

Stock Exchange Listings 

Red Sky Energy Ltd shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under 
the code ROG 

Share Registry 

Automic 
Level 5, 126 Phillip Street 
Sydney  NSW  2000 

Email: hello@automicgroup.com.au 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

MANAGING DIRECTOR’S LETTER 

Dear Shareholders, 

As we reflect on the year gone by, it's clear that Red Sky has navigated another period of significant 
challenges  and  opportunities  with  resilience  and  strategic  focus.  Emerging  from  the  complexities  of 
the  global  landscape,  including  ongoing  geopolitical  tensions  and  supply  chain  disruptions,  our 
company has steadfastly progressed in its mission to enhance our asset portfolio. 

Our  operations  at  the  Innamincka  project  have  marked  a  year  of  substantial  achievement  with  the 
commencement of inaugural Australian production for the Company. The successful agreement and 
construction  of  the  free  carried  pipeline  connection  into  the  Santos  grid  and  the  commencement  of 
gas production from the Yarrow 3 well represent significant milestones in transitioning Red Sky from 
exploration to production. A free carried 3D seismic acquisition  program was completed successfully 
which  will  in  due  course  provide  further  drilling  opportunities.  These  accomplishments,  coupled  with 
anticipated further new revenues from the Innamincka project and strategic partnership for gas sales, 
underscore our projects' viability and growth potential. 

At Killanoola, the revision of the best estimates of petroleum initially in place and the commencement 
of production activities at  Killanoola DW1, along  with a sale agreement with Viva  Energy, highlights 
our  commitment  to  leveraging  our  assets  for  sustainable  growth.  These  developments  reflect  our 
ability  and  commitment  to  overcome  challenges,  including  those  posed  by  the  crude's  viscosity  and 
the market dynamics, to establish new revenue streams and contribute to our financial strength. 

Despite  the  extreme  external  pressures  on  costs  and  the  challenges  of  the  domestic  and  global 
landscape, our focus on strategic acquisitions and prudent financial management has positioned Red 
Sky  to  capitalise  on  growth  opportunities.  Our  focused  active  pursuit  of  leveraged  value-accretive 
mergers and acquisitions aims to  enhance the company's profile and create long-term value for our 
stakeholders. 

The  strategic  decisions  at  Killanoola  and  completing  the  seismic  acquisition  program  at  Innamincka 
and  our  strategic  decisions,  including  the  pipeline  construction  and  the  sales  agreement  with  Origin 
Energy, testify to our commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth. 

The  past  year's  journey  has  not  been  without  challenges,  yet  it  has  been  marked  by  significant 
progress and achievements. The forthcoming year promises to be one of continued strategic action, 
with  our focus on optimising production, expanding  our project portfolio, and enhancing shareholder 
value. 

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our board, management, and especially you, our shareholders, for 
your  unwavering  support  and  belief  in  our  vision.  Together,  we  are  poised  for  a  future  of  sustained 
growth and success. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Andrew Knox 
Managing Director 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Your directors present their report consisting of Red Sky Energy Ltd (the Company) and controlled entities (the Group) as at the end of, or 
during, the year ended 31 December 2023. 

Directors 

The following persons were directors of Red Sky Energy Ltd during the whole year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise 
stated: 

Mr Robert Annells - Non-Executive Chairman  
Mr Andrew Knox – Managing Director 
Mr Adrien Wing – Non-Executive Director 

Company Secretaries 

Mr Adrien Wing 
Ms Pauline Moffatt  

Principal Activities 

The principal activities of the Group during the year were the production of and exploration for economic deposits of oil and gas. 

Operating Results 

The net operating loss of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 after tax was $1,559,814 (31 December 2022: $1,675,163).  

Review of Operations 

HIGHLIGHTS  
Highlights during the year were as follows: 

Innamincka 

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Agreement reached to proceed with pipeline connection into the Santos grid.  
Results from Yarrow 3 supports connection decision. 
Tie in of future wells expected. 
Indications of potential for gas from deep coal measures in the north of Yarrow.  
Santos completes Yarrow flowline connection to the network. 
First gas production and online commissioning activities commenced. 
Second renewal of Petroleum Retention Licence (PRL) 17 and Associated Activities Licence (AAL) 296 granted for 
further 5 years until June 2028. 
Red Sky signs gas sales agreement with Origin Energy for gas from Yarrow under a take or pay agreement. 
Red Sky achieved its first revenues from the Innamincka project, with the sale of processed gas. 
Additional revenues anticipated from liquids sales. 
Commencement and completion of Yarrow 3 seismic acquisition program with Santos covering parts of PRL14 and 
PRL17. 
Red Sky holds a 20% working interest in six PRLs and is free-carried through the seismic acquisition program. 
Agreements finalised with the South Australian Cooper Basin Joint Venture (SACBJV) for Yarrow gas transport and 
processing at the Moomba Plant. 
Red Sky will be reimbursed for transferring a portion of the flowline to SACBJV. 
Further agreements concluded for the marketing and sale of ethane, LPG, and condensate with SACBJV. 

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Best estimates of petroleum initially in place revised and increased to 135.5mmbbls. 
Site works completed to prepare the DW1 well site for production activities. 
Interpretation of the processed 3D seismic acquisition completed. 

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Sale agreement signed with Viva Energy for all crude produced. 
Approval received from the SA Government to commence production at Killanoola DW1. 

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Equipment issues, particularly a down-hole mechanical failure of the pump, resulted in the suspension of operations. 
New pump installation is planned as part of the 2024 work program. 
Red Sky plans to contract a rig for 2024 workover and drilling operations at Killanoola. 
The plan includes drilling two new wells and replacing the pump at Killanoola-1 DW1. 
Contractors have been mobilised, and crude produced will be sold to Viva Energy, benchmarked against dated Brent 
for pricing. 

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Red Sky continues to actively pursue acquisition opportunities. 
The Company had cash reserves as at 31 December 2023 of $2.67m. 

Innamincka Dome Projects 

Figure 1:  Innamincka Dome Projects location map with Yarrow and Napowie highlighted 

In early February, the Company advised that the activity by Santos Limited (ASX:STO) (Santos) at Yarrow 3 Well had been completed 
with an agreement reached to proceed with the construction of a pipeline of approximately 18km to tie into the grid to the south of the 
Yarrow gas field. Red Sky holds 20% working interest in six PRLs (14, 17, 18, 180, 181, 182) at the Innamincka Dome. 

This  construction  activity  will  allow  production  from  Yarrow  3  with  potentially  further  wells  to  follow  and  allow  Red  Sky  to  receive 
production revenue from first gas subject to reviews and a metering agreement between the parties. 

Preliminary analysis of pressure data indicated connected volume >1.7 BCF (EUR 1.3 BCF) with some residual water production.  Peak 
rate of approximately 5MMscfd through a 36/64’’ choke with tubing head pressure of 780psi. 

Memory Production Logging Tool (MPLT) was completed and this confirmed the flow was in line with initial data from the fracc with 85% 
from the Patchawarra formation and 15% from the Tirrawarra sandstone. Post receipt of this analysis, Santos’ Cooper Basin based team 
recommended proceeding with the 18km pipeline connection in parallel with a proposal to re-enter Yarrow 1 and test the well with the 
view to also moving it to production and eventually tie in to the same pipeline. 

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The  joint  venture  agreed  to  suspend  any  drilling  at  the  Flax  oil  horizontal  opportunity  as  per  the  Joint  Venture  farm  in  agreement  and 
substitute this commitment with an investment in the Yarrow 3 flowline to the equivalent value of A$5m.  

Yarrow 3 was an appraisal gas well targeting the Tirrawarra sandstone as the primary objective and the Patchawarra formation  as the 
secondary objective. Tested at Yarrow 1, the Tirrawarra sandstone was shown to flow gas to surface. Preliminary wireline evaluation of 
the Tirrawarra Sandstone and Patchawarra Formation had been conducted and gas was encountered at both horizons. 

Yarrow has been estimated to have a 2C contingent resource of 18BCF. A further 20BCF 2C of associated gas is estimated at the Flax oil 
field 8km to the south east of Yarrow (Flax is a shut in oil field with associated gas that has not yet been produced). 

In May and June, the Company advised that Santos had provided further updates on the construction of the pipeline. The pipeline was to 
be predominantly laid underground with certain points above ground where necessary and that construction was continuing to proceed as 
planned.  The  gathering  line  was  mostly  complete  and  the  hydrotest  was  being  set  up.  Ongoing  flowline  activities  included  trenching, 
lowering and welding of the spooling.  

In  late  June,  the    Department  for  Energy  and  Mining    of  South  Australia  granted  to  Red  Sky  and  Santos  a  renewal  of  the  Petroleum 
Retention  Licence  (PRL)  17  and  Associated  Activities  Licence  (AAL)  296  located  in  the  South  Australian  Cooper  Basin  for  a  further  5 
years until 26 June 2028. The PRL will allow Red Sky and Santos to construct, operate and maintain a flowline. 

In August, Red Sky announced that Santos had advised of the completion of construction of the pipeline, tie in to the network to the south 
of the Yarrow gas field and the completion of the Yarrow 3 well. First gas production from the Yarrow 3 well and online commissioning 
activities  had  commenced.    Production  was  expected  to  ramp  up  gradually  as  the  gas  is  pressured  up  into  the  pipeline  network  for 
transport down to Moomba for processing. 

In October, Red Sky advised that it had signed an umbrella bilateral gas sales agreement (MBA) with Origin Energy Limited (ASX:ORG) 
(Origin Energy) coinciding with the completion of construction of the pipeline by Santos and successful tie in to the grid to the south of the 
Yarrow gas field. The MBA sets out the framework of terms and conditions under which transactions  will be entered into between the 
parties. The intent is that sales will be for all gas produced until 1 January 2026 with provision for an agreed extension and structured 
under a take or pay arrangement. Production from Yarrow 3 translates into first revenues from the project for Red Sky. 

Red Sky also announced that agreements had been finalised with the South Australian Cooper Basin Joint Venture (SACBJV) pertaining 
to the tie-in, transport and processing of Yarrow gas through the SACBJV network. The tie-in agreement also entails the transfer of the 
southern 4km of the Yarrow flowline to the SACBJV, with the reimbursement to be received by Red Sky effectively mitigating a significant 
portion of Red Sky’s project farm-in costs. Following this integration, the Yarrow-Flax-Juniper line (YFJ line) will span 14km. 

In December, Red Sky confirmed first revenues for the month of November under the MBA with Origin Energy. Sales of ethane, LPG and 
condensate proceeds by the operator are expected to follow. 

The gas sales volumes for the quarter which commenced part way through November were 19,581gj’s of processed gas which equated to 
revenue of $264,344. 

Sales  income  for  both  gas  and  liquids  due  to  the  Company  expected  from  production  to  date  at  the  end  of  the  year  equated  to 
approximately $1.05m. 

Furthermore,  the  Company  successfully  reached  agreements  for  the  separate  onward  sale  of  ethane,  LPG,  and  condensate.  These 
accomplishments signify notable advancements for Red Sky, underscoring its dedication to optimising operations at Yarrow. 

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Figures 2 - 4: Yarrow Pipeline Completed (photos courtesy of Santos) 

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Figure 5: Wellhead at Yarrow 3 (Courtesy of Santos) 

Yarrow Joint Seismic Acquisition Agreement  

In September, Red Sky advised that it had agreed to a  Seismic  Acquisition program with Santos in conjunction with the adjacent permit 
to cover parts of PRL14 including Yarrow and PRL17. The joint acquisition is cost effective and will result in a shared benefit area.  

Seismic  acquisition  is  a  crucial  process  in  the  project's  exploration  phase.  Its  primary  purpose  is  to  gather  precise  and  dependable 
subsurface  data,  which  will  aid  Red  Sky  in  making  well-informed  choices  regarding  drilling  locations.  This  method  involves  creating 
intricate subsurface images by observing how seismic waves move through various layers of rock and other substances. These seismic 
waves  are  intentionally  generated  using  a  seismic  source  that  directs  energy  into  the  ground.  As  this  energy  travels  through  the 
subsurface,  it  bounces  back  upon  encountering  boundaries  between  distinct  rock  layers  or  other  geological  characteristics.  Seismic 
acquisition  will  provide  valuable  information  about  the  subsurface  structure,  which  is  important  to  Red  Sky’s  placement  of  further 
development wells and exploration activities.   

In  October,  the  Company  advised  that  the  planned    Seismic    Acquisition  program  had  commenced  and  in  December,  the  Company 
announced the successful conclusion of the program. The program was completed and all crews and equipment were demobilised from 
the site. Santos is engaged in the technical aspects of the project, and the acquired data will undergo processing and interpretation in the 
upcoming months. The results are expected towards the end of 2024 and will be utilised for a full field development plan. 

Figure 6: Shared Benefit Area Map and Coordinates 

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Killanoola Project  

Figure 7: Killanoola Oil Field (PRL-13) location map                                                                                                                                

(Adelaide Energy Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT)) 

During the first half of the year, Red Sky focused on progressing an offtake agreement for the sale of Killanoola crude. The intention was 
to  include  an  additive  to  provide  flow  assurance  which  resolves  the  viscosity  issue  and  reduces  the  pour  point  significantly.  Revised 
assays on the crude with the additive were performed.  

In August, Red Sky announced the signing of an agreement with Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (ASX:VEA) (Viva Energy) to purchase all 
crude produced from the Killanoola oil field project subject to specifications. All crude produced and sold will be subject to required quality 
specifications. Delivery will be made into Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery by road tanker approximately four hours to the southeast of the 
Killanoola Project. The crude will be benchmarked against dated Brent for pricing. 

In November, the Company advised that it had received approval from the Government of South Australia (SA) Department for Energy 
and Mining (DEM) to commence production from the existing pay zone at the DW1 well,  within the Killanoola Oil Project located in the 
Penola Trough, South Australia.  

Background 

The Killanoola oil field Independent Competent Person’s Report (CPR) on the discovered Petroleum Initially In Place (PIIP) was updated 
following the acquisition of 3D seismic data. In an ASX Announcement on 5 May 2022, it was released to the market that an Independent 
Competent  Person’s  Report  on  the  Discovered  Petroleum  Initially  In  Place  (PIIP)  in  the  Killanoola  Oil  Project  had  been  carried  out  by 
Global Resources & Infrastructure Pty Ltd. The newly estimated Discovered PIIP values took into account the additional net pay identified 
in the wells Killanoola SE-1 and Killanoola-1 DW-1.  

In  April  2023,  the  Company  announcement  that  the  analysis  of  the  recently  acquired  3D  seismic  data  had  led  to  modifications  in  the 
dimensions of the structural compartments. Following this, an Independent Competent Person's Report was published, which updated the 
estimated amount of Discovered Petroleum Initially In Place (PIIP) for Killanoola potentially up to 135.5 mmbbls from its earlier value of 
93.0 mmbbls. The details of the Killanoola oil field PIIP can be found in Table 1 provided below. 

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Table 1: Summary Discovered Petroleum Initially In Place (PIIP) Killanoola Oil Field 

Killanoola Oil Field 

Discovered Petroleum Initially In Place (mmbbls) 

9 April 2021 

31 March 2022 

19 April 2023 

Low 

2.0 

57.2 

28.9 

Best 

7.0 

93.0 

135.5 

High 

13.8 

98.6 

157.4 

Figure 8: Top Sawpit Sandstone Depth Structure Map 

Table 2: PRL-13 Oil and Gas Contingency Resources, Net ROG Volumes 

Oil/condensate 

Permit 

Field 

1C 

2C 

3C 

mmbbl  mmbbl  mmbbl 

9 April 2021 

Killanoola 

0.8 

31 March 2022 

Killanoola 

17.2 

2.8 

27.9 

5.5 

29.6 

% Increase 

2050% 

896% 

438% 

1C 

bcf 

0.0 

0.0 

0% 

Gas 

2C 

bcf 

0.0 

0.0 

0% 

3C 

bcf 

0.0 

0.0 

0% 

In December 2021, a successful fluid sampling operation was carried out at Killanoola-1 DW-1. Subsequent laboratory tests indicated that 
the Killanoola crude has a maximum pour point of 36 degrees Celsius, which is indicative of a highly waxy crude. To account for the risk of 
the presence of high paraffinic content in the reservoir on the oil recovery, Red Sky revised the recovery factor downward from 40% to 
30%. A summary of the previous (9 April 2021) and updated (to 31 March 2022) values is given in Table 2 above. 

Post  receiving  approval  from  the  Government  of  South  Australia  (SA)  Department  for  Energy  and  Mining  (DEM)  and  mobilising 
contractors to site immediately, works to prepare the well for the extended production test commenced on Tuesday 5 December 2023. 
Several days later, Red Sky advised that it had suspended operations at the DW1 well within the Killanoola Oil Project. 

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Upon completing the piping and instrumentation work at surface, carrying out the pressure tests on the equipment at surface,  and going 
through all safety checks, the well was opened for flow. An initial rate of 62 bbl/day on an increasing trend, was observed.  A down hole 
mechanical  failure  of  the  existing  pump  led  to  the  well  losing  its  capacity  to  lift  fluid  to  surface.  After  holding  meetings  with  the  pump 
manufacturer and trying to troubleshoot the problem, a decision was made to halt operations until a new pump could be installed. The 
installation of this new pump will require a well intervention and will form part of the 2024 work program. 

Red Sky will look to contract a rig that will be used in 2024 for workover and drilling operations. Once this is secured, deploy the rig at 
Killanoola to drill two new wells and utilise a crane which is more cost effective for the DW1 workover:   

(i) 

(ii) 

a well some 400 metres south east of Killanoola-1 DW1 identified by the 3D seismic interpretation;  

a well some 250 metres to the east of Killanoola-SE1 also identified by the 3D seismic interpretation; and 

(iii) 

replace the defective pump at Killanoola-1 DW1 with a brand-new pump. 

Figures 9-12: Killanoola Site Equipment and Activity December 2023 

Cash 

The Company had cash reserves as at 31 December 2023 of $2.67m. 

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs  

No matters or circumstances have arisen during the year that have significantly affected the group’s state of affairs. 

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Risks and Uncertainties 

The business and operations of Red Sky are subject to numerous risks, many of which are beyond Red Sky’s control. Red Sky considers 
the risks set out below to be some of the most significant to the Company, but not all of the risks associated with the Company. If any of 
these risks materialise into actual events or circumstances or other possible additional risks and uncertainties of which Red Sky is 
currently unaware or which it considers to be material in relation to Red Sky’s business actually occur, the Company’s assets, liabilities, 
financial condition, results of operations (including future results of operations), business and business prospects, are likely to be 
materially and adversely affected.  

(a)  Red Sky has limited financial resources and limited operating revenues. To earn and/or maintain its interest in its oil and gas 

projects, the Company has contractually agreed or is required to make certain payments and expenditures for and on such 
projects. Red Sky’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon, among other things, Red Sky establishing 
commercial quantities of oil and gas reserves on its projects and obtaining the necessary financing and permits to develop and 
profitably produce such products or, alternatively, disposing of its interests on a profitable basis, none of which is assured. 

(b)  Red Sky has only generated losses to date and will require additional funds to further explore its projects. Aside from revenue 
being generated from the Innamincka project, the only sources of funds for exploration programs, or if such exploration 
programs are successful for the development of economic ore bodies and commencement of commercial production thereon, 
presently available to Red Sky are the sale of equity or farming out its oil and gas projects to third party for further exploration 
or development. Red Sky’s ability to arrange financing in the future will depend, in part, upon the prevailing capital market 
conditions as well as its business performance. There is no assurance such additional funding will be available to Red Sky 
when needed on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Additional equity financing may also result in substantial dilution 
thereby reducing the marketability of Red Sky’s shares. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in the delay or 
indefinite postponement of further exploration and the possible, partial or total loss of the Company’s interest in its projects. 

(c)  Oil and gas production and exploration is subject to a high degree of risk, which even a combination of experience, knowledge 

and careful evaluation may fail to overcome. These risks may be even greater in Red Sky’s case given its formative stage of 
development and the fact that its oil and gas projects are still in their early stage. Furthermore, exploration activities are 
expensive and seldom result in the discovery of a commercially viable resource. There is no assurance that Red Sky’s 
exploration will result in the discovery of an economically viable project. 

(d)  Red Sky activities are subject to the risks normally encountered in the petroleum production and exploration business. The 
economics of exploring, developing and operating resource projects are affected by many factors including the cost of 
exploration and development operations, variations of the quality of the oil and gas and the rate of resource extraction and 
fluctuations in the price of resources produced, government regulations relating to royalties, taxes and environmental 
protection and title defects. 

(e)  Red Sky’s oil and gas projects may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, interests or land claims and title may be 
affected by undetected defects. In addition, the Company’s activities require certain licences and permits from various 
governmental authorities. There is no assurance that Red Sky will be successful in obtaining the necessary licences and 
permits on a timely basis or at all to undertake its activities in the future or, if granted, that the licences and permits will be on 
the basis applied or remain in force as granted. 

(f)  Red Sky must comply with environmental laws and regulations governing air and water quality and land disturbance and 

provide for reclamation and closure costs in addition to securing the necessary permits to advance activities at is oil and gas 
projects. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner that will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines 
and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects, and a heightened degree 
of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. Compliance with environmental laws and 
regulations may require significant capital outlays on behalf of the Company and may cause material changes or delays in the 
Company’s intended activities. Furthermore, environmental hazards may exist on the Company’s projects that are unknown to 
the Company at present and that have been caused by the Company or by previous owners or operators of the projects, or 
that may have occurred naturally. The Company may be liable for remediating such damages.  

(g)  Although the Company’s immediate focus will be on the existing projects, as with most exploration entities, it will pursue and 

assess other new business opportunities in the resource sector over time which complement its business. These new business 
opportunities may take the form of direct project acquisitions, joint ventures, farm-ins, acquisition of tenements/permits, and/or 
direct equity participation. The acquisition of projects (whether completed or not) may require the payment of monies (as a 
deposit and/or exclusivity fee) after only limited due diligence or prior to the completion of comprehensive due diligence. There 
can be no guarantee that any proposed acquisition will be completed or be successful. If the proposed acquisition is not 
completed, monies advanced may not be recoverable, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company. If an 
acquisition is completed, the Directors will need to reassess at that time, the funding allocated to current projects and new 
projects, which may result in the Company reallocating funds from the projects and/or raising additional capital (if available). 
Furthermore, notwithstanding that an acquisition may proceed upon the completion of due diligence, the usual risks associated 
with the new project/business activities will remain. 

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(h)  Several of the Permits overlap with certain third-party interests that may limit or impose conditions on the Company's ability to 

access the Permits to conduct exploration and production activities or that may cause delays in the Company's activities. In 
particular, under South Australia and Commonwealth legislation, the Company may be required to obtain the consent of and/or 
pay compensation to the holders of third-party interests, including private land, pastoral leases, petroleum tenure and other 
mining tenure which overlay areas within the Permits in respect of any proposed exploration or production activities on the 
Permits. The Company is also required to obtain the consent of the relevant Minister in relation to activities on certain areas of 
the Permits. 

(i)  The Company is reliant on a number of key personnel and consultants, including members of the Board. The loss of one or 
more of these key contributors could have an adverse impact on the business of the Company. It may be particularly difficult 
for the Company to attract and retain suitably qualified and experienced people given the current high demand in the industry 
and relatively small size of the Company, compared with other industry participants. 

(j)  Climate change is a risk the Company has considered, particularly related to its operations in the petroleum industry. The 

climate change risks particularly attributable to the Company include: 

a. 

b. 

the emergence of new or expanded regulations associated with the transitioning to a lower-carbon economy and 
market changes related to climate change mitigation. The Company may be impacted by changes to local or 
international compliance regulations related to climate change mitigation efforts, or by specific taxation or penalties 
for carbon emissions or environmental damage. These examples sit amongst an array of possible restraints on 
industry that may further impact the Company and its profitability. While the Company will endeavour to manage 
these risks and limit any consequential impacts, there can be no guarantee that the Company will not be impacted 
by these occurrences; and  
climate change may cause certain physical and environmental risks that cannot be predicted by the Company, 
including events such as increased severity of weather patterns and incidence of extreme weather events and 
longer term physical risks such as shifting climate patterns. All these risks associated with climate change may 
significantly change the industry in which the Company operates. 

The above list of risks, uncertainties and other factors is not exhaustive. 

Environmental Issues  

The  Group’s  operations  are  subject  to  various  environmental  regulations.  The  majority  of  the  Company’s  activities  involve  low  level 
disturbance associated with its programs. As at the date of this report the group complies fully with all such regulations.  

Health  
The Company continued to monitor and comply with the preventive measures and controls authorities require business to apply.      

Safety  
There were no significant incidents or injuries during the year and at 31 December 2023, the year to date performance for Minor Injuries, 
Medical Treatment Injuries and Lost Time Injuries was zero.  

Environment  
There  were  no  significant  incidents  or  environmental  events  during  the  period  and  the  Company  continues  to  collaborate  with  local 
landholders  to  ensure  the  Company’s  exploration  work  programs  have  minimal  impact  on  agri-business  activities  and  rehabilitation  is 
completed to a high standard.  

Community  
In preparation for undertaking work activities there has been extensive landholder or landowner consultation and coordination meetings.  
During  work  programs  there  is  regular  communication  with  landholders  to  ensure  company  activities  have  minimal  impact  on  agri-
business activities.  

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

Information on Directors and Secretaries 

Robert Annells – Non Executive Chairman  

Mr Annells has over 30 years experience with public upstream oil and gas companies. He is a former member of the Australian Stock 
Exchange  with  over  40  years  of  experience  in  the  Securities  Industry,  and  is  also  a  qualified  accountant.  His  experience  includes 
Managing Director of Securities firms Credit Lyonnais and subsequent directorship of Daiwa Securities Ltd. He was Chairman of Lakes Oil 
Ltd for in excess of 30 years, founding Director of Gippsland Offshore Petroleum and founding Chairman of Greenearth Energy Ltd. Mr 
Annells was appointed Chairman on 8 February 2021. 

Current Directorships: 
Nil 
Other Directorships within the last three years: 
Nil  

Andrew Knox – Managing Director – B.Comm, CA, CPA, FAICD 

Mr Knox has over 35 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector. He has worked extensively throughout Australasia, South 
East  Asia  and  North  America  with  several  entities  predominantly  in  oil  and  gas  and  has  been  a  director  of  several  public  resource 
companies. Mr Knox was appointed Director on 6 July 2018.  

Current Directorships: 
Rimfire Pacific Mining NL (since 18 March 2020) 
Other Directorships within the last three years: 
Nil 

Adrien Wing – Non Executive Director and Joint Company Secretary, B.Acc, CPA 

Mr Wing is a Certified Practicing Accountant. He practised in the audit and corporate  advisory divisions of a chartered accounting firm 
before working with a number of public companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as a corporate/accounting consultant and 
company secretary. Mr Wing was appointed Company Secretary on 3 February 2011 and Non-Executive Director on 7 March 2014. Mr 
Wing resigned as a Director on 22 March 2016 and was re-appointed on 15 December 2016.  

Current Directorships: 
Cleo Diagnostics Limited 
New Age Exploration Limited 
Sparc Technologies Limited  
Other Directorships within the last three years: 
Mithril Resources Limited (from 15 May 2019 to 15 February 2021) 
Jade Gas Holdings Limited (formerly High Grade Metals Limited) (from 8 October 2018 to 23 September 2021) 
Mitre Mining Corporation Limited (from 21 May 2021 to 9 March 2023) 

Pauline Moffatt – Joint Company Secretary, B.Comm, GAICD, FGIA ICSA 

Ms Moffatt is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a fellow GIA ICSA of the Governance Institute of 
Australia. Ms Moffatt has a wealth of experience, providing specialised accounting and company secretary services to public companies 
for over 20 years.  Ms Moffatt was appointed Joint Company Secretary on 15 January 2019. 

Meetings of Directors 

The number of meetings held by the Company’s directors during the year and the number of meetings attended by each director were: 

Director 

Board meetings held 

Robert Annells 

Adrien Wing 

Andrew Knox 

8 

8 

8 

Board meetings 
attended 
8 

8 

8 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

Securities held and controlled by Directors 

As at the date of this report, the interests of Directors in securities of the Company were as follows: 

Holder 

Robert Annells 
Andrew Knox 
Adrien Wing 
Total 

Ordinary Shares 

Performance Rights 

20,625,000 
255,500,000 
78,240,111 
354,365,111 

100,000,000 
175,000,000 
100,000,000 
375,000,000 

120,000,000 Performance Rights were issued to Mr Andrew Knox following shareholder approval on 15 May 2019 subject to the following 
vesting condition: 
   - The achievement of production (being production of a saleable quantity) at the Innamincka Dome Project. This vesting condition has 
been achieved. 

Performance Rights and incentives granted to directors  

Performance Rights were issued to directors following shareholder approval and others on 10 June 2021 (Mr Andrew Knox 175,000,000, 
Mr Robert Annells 100,000,000 and Mr Adrien Wing 100,000,000). The Performance Rights issued were subject to the following vesting 
conditions: 
- 

The Company achieving a market capitalisation of equal to or greater than $100 million for 5 consecutive trading days within 5 
years; and  
The recipient remaining continuously employed or engaged up to the date of satisfaction of the market capitalisation vesting 
condition. 

- 

These Performance Rights are being expensed over the 5 year term up to the expiry date. 

Shares under option  

The following unlisted Options expired unexercised on 31 January 2023.  

Expiry Date 

Exercise price  
(cents) 

Number expired 

31/1/2023 

0.5 

40,000,000 

Dividends Paid or Recommended 

No dividend was paid or declared during the period and the Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend. 

Events Subsequent to Balance Date 

On 9 February 2024, 120,000,000 shares were issued to Mr Andrew Knox following the achievement of production (being production of a 
saleable  quantity)  at  the  Innamincka  Dome  Project.  This  was  a  vesting  condition  of  Performance  Rights  issued  following  shareholder 
approval on 15 May 2019. 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 31 December 2023 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
group’s operations, the results of those operations, or the group’s state of affairs in future years. 

Likely developments  

The  group  will  focus  on  the  producing  of  and  the  exploration  for  economic  deposits  of  oil  and  gas.  It  is  the  intention  of  the  Board  to 
continue the strategy of acquiring an oil and gas portfolio. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

Remuneration Report (audited) 

The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporation Act 2001. 

This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for  Directors and executives of Red Sky Energy Limited.  This report has 
been set out under the following main headings: 

A.  Principles Used to Determine the Nature and Amount of Remuneration  
B.  Service Agreements  
C.  Details of Remuneration 
D.  Key Management Personnel Equity Holdings 
E.  Share-based Compensation 
F.  Other Transactions with Key Management Personnel 
G.  Additional Information 

A. Principles Used to Determine the Nature and Amount of Remuneration  

The Board of Directors is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors and Executive Officers.  
The Board will assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount of emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis by reference to 
relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high 
quality Board and executive team. 

The  objective  of  the  Group’s  executive  reward  framework  is  to  ensure  reward  for  performance  is  competitive  and  appropriate  for  the 
results  delivered.    The  framework  aligns  executive  reward  with  achievement  of  strategic  objectives,  and  the  creation  of  value  for 
shareholders, and conforms to market best practice for delivery of reward. The Board ensures that executive reward satisfies the following 
key criteria for good reward governance practices: 

➢  Competitiveness and reasonableness 
➢  Acceptability to shareholders 
➢  Performance linkage/alignment of executive compensation 
➢  Transparency 
➢  Capital management 

The  board  policy  is  to  remunerate  Non-executive  Directors  at  fair  market  rates  for  comparable  companies  for  the  relevant  time, 
commitment and responsibilities. The board determines payments to the non-executive Directors and reviews their remuneration annually 
based on market practice, duties and accountability. The maximum amount of fees that can be paid to Non-executive Directors is subject 
to  approval  by  shareholders  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting.  The  maximum  amount  approved  is  $250,000.  Fees  for  non-executive 
Directors are not linked to the performance of the Group. However, to align Director’s interests with shareholder interests the Directors are 
encouraged to hold shares in the Company and may be issued with additional securities as deemed appropriate. 

The Board believes that the remuneration policy is appropriate given the stage of development of the Company and the activities which it 
undertakes  and  is  appropriate  for  aligning  Director  and  executive  objectives  with  shareholder  and  business  objectives.  The  board  will 
continually develop new practices which are appropriate to the Company’s size and stage of development. 

Executive Officers are those directly accountable for the operational management and strategic direction of the Company and the Group. 
All contracts with Directors and executives may be terminated by either party with three months notice. 

Fixed remuneration 

Fixed remuneration consists of a base remuneration package, which includes Directors’ fees (in the case of Directors), salaries, consulting 
fees and employer contributions to superannuation funds. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

B. Service Agreements

The directors and key management personnel during the current year included: 

Directors 

Mr Robert Annells – Non-Executive Chairman 

➢ Director fees set at $48,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation. Effective 1 February 2024, the salary for Mr Annells was 

increased to $85,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation.

Mr Andrew Knox – Managing Director 

➢ Director  salary  set  at  $260,000  per  annum  plus  superannuation.  Effective  1  February  2024,  the  salary  for  Mr  Knox  was

increased to $360,000 per annum plus superannuation.

➢ 120,000,000 Performance Rights were issued following shareholder approval on 15 May 2019 subject to the following vesting

condition:

- The  achievement  of  production  (being  production  of  a  saleable  quantity)  at  the  Innamincka  Dome  Project.  This  vesting

condition has been achieved. 

➢ In addition to annual reviews, Mr Knox’s base salary may: 

- increase  to  $468,000  per  annum  plus  superannuation  upon  the  Company’s  EBITDA  exceeding  $4,000  per  day  for  90

consecutive days (average); and

- increase  to  $624,000  per  annum  plus  superannuation  upon  the  Company’s  EBITDA  exceeding  $6,000  per  day  for  90

consecutive days (average).

➢ The Company may terminate Mr Knox’s salary by giving not less than 6 months written notice, or upon payment of 6 months’

base salary in lieu of notice.

Mr Adrien Wing – Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary 

➢ Director fees set at $48,000 per annum (increased from $36,000 on 1 June 2022). Effective 1 February 2024, the salary for Mr 

Wing was increased to $60,000 per annum.

➢ The company has an agreement with Northern Star Nominees Pty  Ltd  (a related party of  Mr Wing)  for company secretarial 

services at a rate of $5,500 per month. Effective 1 February 2024, the rate was increased to $5,775 per month.

Performance Rights were issued to directors following shareholder approval and others on 10 June 2021 (Mr Andrew Knox 175,000,000, 
Mr  Robert  Annells  100,000,000  and  Mr  Adrien  Wing  100,000,000,  Employees  50,000,000  (currently  reduced  to  25,000,000  due  to 
employee resignation) and Consultants 50,000,000). The Performance Rights issued were subject to the following vesting conditions: 

-

-

The Company achieving a market capitalisation of equal to or greater than $100 million for 5 consecutive trading days within 5
years; and
The recipient remaining continuously employed or engaged up to the date of satisfaction of the market capitalisation vesting
condition.

These Performance Rights are being expensed over the 5 year term up to the expiry date. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

C. Details of Remuneration 

The key management personnel of Red Sky Energy Limited during the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022 included all directors 
mentioned above. There are no other executives of the Company which are required to be disclosed.  

Remuneration packages contain the following key elements: 
➢  Primary benefits – salary and consulting fees; 
➢  Equity – share options, performance rights and other equity securities; and 
➢  Other benefits. 

Nature and amount of remuneration: 

2023 

Short-term employee benefits 

Director 
Fees/Salary 
$ 

Company 
secretarial, or 
other benefits 
$ 

 Leave 
Accruals 
$ 

Post -
employment 
benefits 
Superannuation  
$ 

Equity Performance related 

Performance 
Rights 
$ 

Performance 
Based 
% 

Total 
$ 

Directors 

R Annells               

A Knox    

A Wing (1)                          

TOTAL 

2022 

Directors 

R Annells               

A Knox    

A Wing (1)                          

TOTAL 

43,538 

260,000 

48,000 

351,538 

- 

2,608 

66,000 

68,608 

- 

29,709 

- 

29,709 

4,462 

27,950 

- 

32,412 

130,452 

468,290 

130,452 

729,194 

73.1% 

59.4% 

53.4% 

178,452 

788,557 

244,452 

1,211,461 

Short-term employee benefits 

Director 
Fees/Salary 
$ 

Company 
secretarial, or 
other benefits 
$ 

Leave 
Accruals 
$ 

Post -
employment 
benefits 
Superannuation  
$ 

Equity Performance related 

Performance 
Rights 
$ 

Performance 
Based 
% 

Total 
$ 

43,538 

260,558 

43,000 

347,096 

- 

- 

66,000 

66,000 

- 

9,962 

- 

9,962 

4,462 

26,092 

- 

30,554 

130,452 

228,290 

130,452 

489,194 

73.1% 

43.5% 

54.5% 

178,452 

524,902 

239,452 

942,806 

(1) 

The fees for A Wing include $66,000 per annum for company secretarial services. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

D. Key Management Personnel Equity Holdings 

As at 31 December 2023, the interests of the Directors in shares, options and performance rights of the Company were: 

Ordinary Shares 

Holder 

Balance at beginning 
of the year 

Initial Interest 

Achievement of 
Milestone 

Net change other * 

Final Interest 

Balance at end of 
the year 

Robert Annells 

20,625,000 

Andrew Knox 

135,067,222 

Adrien Wing 

78,240,111 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

20,625,000 

135,067,222 

78,240,111 

* Net change other includes shares acquired or disposed of during the year. 

Performance Rights 

Holder 

Balance at beginning 
of the year 

Granted as 
compensation 

Rights vested 

Rights lapsed 

Final Interest 

Balance at end of 
the year 

Robert Annells 

100,000,000 

Andrew Knox 

Adrien Wing 

295,000,000 

100,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

100,000,000 

295,000,000 (i) 

100,000,000 

(i)  120,000,000  Performance  Rights  were  issued  following  shareholder  approval  on  15  May  2019  subject  to  the  following  vesting 

condition: 
 -  

The  achievement  of  production  (being  production  of  a  saleable  quantity)  at  the  Innamincka  Dome  Project.  This 

vesting condition has been achieved post balance date. 

E. Share-based Compensation  

Other  than  the  above  Performance  Rights  granted  as  compensation,  there  was  no  share-based  compensation  granted  to  key 
management personnel. 

F. Related party transactions with key management personnel 

There were no loans to/from related parties during the year. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

G. Additional information  

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration: relationship between remuneration and Company performance. 

In considering the Company’s performance and its effect on shareholder wealth, the Board has regard to a broad range of factors, some 
of  which  are  financial  and  others  of  which  relate  to  the  progress  on  the  Company’s  projects,  results  and  progress  of  exploration  and 
development activities, joint venture agreements, etc. 

The Board also gives consideration to the Company’s result and cash consumption for the year.  It does not utilise earnings per share as 
a performance measure or contemplate payment of any dividends in the short to medium term given that all efforts are currently being 
expended to build the business and establish self-sustaining revenue streams. 

END OF AUDITED REMUNERATION REPORT 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 

During the financial year, the Company maintained an insurance policy which indemnifies the Directors and Officers of Red Sky Energy 
Limited in respect of any liability incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as Directors or Officers of the Company. The 
Company’s insurers have prohibited disclosure of the amount of the premium payable and the level of indemnification under the insurance 
contract. 

The company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the company or any 
related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor. During the financial year, the company has not paid  a premium in  respect of  a 
contract to insure the auditor of the company or any related entity. 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY 

No  person  has  applied  to  the  Court  under  section  237  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  for  leave  to  bring  proceedings  on  behalf  of  the 
Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the 
Company for all or part of those proceedings. 

No  proceedings  have  been  brought  or  intervened  in  on  behalf  of  the  Company  with  leave  of  the  court  under  section  237  of  the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and 
experience with the Company and/or the Group are important. 

There were no non-audit services provided during the year. 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires the consolidated entity's auditor, RSM Australia Partners to provide the directors with 
a  written  Independence  Declaration  in  relation  to  their  audit  of  the  financial  report  for  the  year  ended  31  December  2023.  The  written 
Auditor's Independence Declaration is attached at page 21 and forms part of this Director's Report. 

RSM Australia Partners continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.  

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Andrew Knox 
Managing Director 

27 March 2024 

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RSM Australia Partners 

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PO Box 248 Collins Street West VIC 8007 

T +61 (0) 3 9286 8000 
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www.rsm.com.au 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

As lead auditor for the audit of the annual financial report of Red Sky Energy Limited for the year ended 31 
December 2023, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

(i)

(ii)

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS 

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Partner 

Melbourne, Victoria 
Dated: 27 March 2024 

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RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM.  RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network.  Each member of the 
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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

Sales revenue 

Other income  

Costs of sales 

Administration and travel expenses  

Employee entitlements 

Employee entitlements – share based payments 

Legal fees  

Corporate advisory and investor relations 

Exploration costs expensed 

Depreciation 

Loss from continuing operations before income tax  

Income tax benefit 

Net loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: 

Foreign currency translation 

Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax 

Notes 

5 

5 

11 

2023 

$ 

357,903 

114,603 

(172,159) 

(392,874) 

(450,871) 

(821,805) 

(20,882) 

(78,110) 

(42,741) 

(52,878) 

Group 

2022 

$ 

- 

45,608 

- 

(396,402) 

(582,724) 

(537,980) 

(34,280) 

(109,982) 

(42,550) 

(16,853) 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

- 

- 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

- 

- 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

Basic and diluted (loss) per share – overall (cents per share) 

18 

(0.03) 

(0.03)  

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying 
notes to the financial statements. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
As at 31 December 2023 

Group 

Notes 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

15 

15 

16 

17 

2,670,063 

4,169,953 

259,432 

181,983 

97,317 

41,430 

- 

99,572 

3,208,795 

4,310,955 

199,331 

823,513 

3,632,035 

83,357 

4,738,236 

7,947,031 

595,255 

100,977 

696,232 

800,000 

31,454 

831,454 

1,527,686 

6,419,345 

252,209 

822,694 

2,738,031 

- 

3,812,934 

8,123,889 

146,816 

84,407 

231,223 

800,000 

- 

800,000 

1,031,223 

7,092,666 

50,328,088 

2,147,166 

50,328,088 

1,260,673 

(46,055,909) 

(44,496,095) 

6,419,345 

7,092,666 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Prepayments 

Total current assets 

Non-Current Assets 

Plant and equipment 

Other financial assets – security deposits 

Exploration and evaluation assets 

Oil and gas assets 

Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Provisions – employee entitlements 

Total Current Liabilities 

Non-Current Liabilities 

Provisions - rehabilitation 

Provisions – employee entitlements 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets  

Equity 

Issued share capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total Equity  

The  above  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  accompanying  notes  to  the  financial 
statements. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) 

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) 

Interest received 

Net cash used in operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Payments for plant and equipment 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Notes 

19 

Group 

2022 

$ 

- 

(1,169,928) 

31,315 

(1,138,613) 

(1,467,650) 

(221,472) 

(1,689,122) 

2023 

$ 

131,656 

(945,832) 

118,984 

(695,192) 

(804,698) 

- 

(804,698) 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

8 

(1,499,890) 

(2,827,735) 

4,169,953 

2,670,063 

6,997,688 

4,169,953 

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

Consolidated 

2022 

Issued Capital 

Accumulated Losses 

Reserves 

Total 
(Deficiency)/Equity 

Balance at beginning of year 

50,328,088 

(42,820,932) 

657,469 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss for the year  

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity 
as equity holders 

Share based payments - Performance Rights 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,675,163) 

- 

(1,675,163) 

- 

- 

- 

8,164,625 

(1,675,163) 

- 

(1,675,163) 

- 

- 

603,204 

603,204 

603,204 

603,204 

Balance at the end of the year 

50,328,088 

(44,496,095) 

1,260,673 

7,092,666 

Consolidated 

2023 

Issued Capital 

Accumulated Losses 

Reserves 

Total Equity 

Balance at beginning of year 

50,328,088 

(44,496,095) 

1,260,673 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss for the year  

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity 
as equity holders 

Share based payments - Performance Rights 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,559,814) 

- 

(1,559,814) 

- 

- 

7,092,666 

(1,559,814) 

- 

(1,559,814) 

- 

- 

886,493 

886,493 

886,493 

886,493 

Balance at the end of the year 

50,328,088 

(46,055,909) 

2,147,166 

6,419,345 

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the financial 
statements. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

1. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The  principal  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  the  financial  report  are  set  out  below.  These  policies  have  been 
consistently applied to all the year presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial report includes separate financial statements for Red 
Sky Energy Limited as an individual entity and the consolidated entity consisting of Red Sky Energy Limited and its subsidiaries. 

(a) 

Basis of Preparation 

The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  Red  Sky  Energy  Limited  and  its  subsidiaries  (the  Group)  is  a  for-profit  entity  for  the 
purpose of preparing the financial statements. 

Material  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  these  financial  statements  are  presented  below  and  have  been  consistently 
applied unless otherwise stated. The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, 
modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. 

In  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  these  financial  statements  present  the  results  of  the  consolidated  entity  only. 
Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 25. 

The  consolidated  entity  has  adopted  all  of  the  new  or  amended  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  issued  by  the  Australian 
Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or 
Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.  

(i)  Compliance with IFRSs 
Australian Accounting Standards include Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRs). Compliance with 
AIFRSs ensures that the financial report of the Group complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).   

(ii) Current and non-current classification 
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.  

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the consolidated entity's 
normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12  months after the reporting 
period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months 
after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.  

A  liability is  classified  as  current  when:  it  is  either  expected  to  be  settled  in  the  consolidated  entity's  normal  operating  cycle;  it  is  held 
primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to 
defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. 

(iii) Critical accounting estimates 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AIFRS 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 (refer note 3). 

(iv) Going Concern 
The financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal business activity and the 
recognition and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. As disclosed in the financial statements, the consolidated entity 
incurred a loss of $1,559,814 (2022: $1,675,163) and had net cash outflows from operating activities of $695,192 (2022: $1,138,613) for 
the  year  ended  31  December  2023.  As  at  that  date  the  consolidated  entity  had  net  current  assets  of  $2,512,563  and  net  assets  of 
$6,419,345.  

The  Directors  believe  that  it  is  reasonably  foreseeable  that  the  consolidated  entity  will  continue  as  a  going  concern  and  that  it  is 
appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the financial report on the basis that the entity has prepared a cash flow 
forecast for the next 12 months which allows for future expenditure to be paid from existing cash reserves.  

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

1. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(b) 

Principles of Consolidation 

(i) Subsidiaries 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of  Red Sky Energy Limited (“Company” or 
“parent  entity”)  as  at  31  December  2023  and  the  results  of  all  subsidiaries  for  the  year  then  ended.  Red  Sky  Energy  Limited  and  its 
subsidiaries together are referred to in this financial report as the Group or the consolidated entity. 

Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when 
the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns 
through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the 
Group.  They  are  de-consolidated  from  the  date  that  control  ceases.  Inter-Company  transactions,  balances  and  recognised  gains  on 
transactions between Group companies are eliminated.  Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of 
the impairment of the asset transferred.  Accounting policies of subsidiaries are consistent with the policies adopted by the Group. 

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the individual financial statements of Red Sky Energy Limited. 

(ii) Joint arrangements 
Under  AASB  11  Joint  Arrangements,  investments  in  joint  arrangements  are  classified  as  either  joint  operations  or  joint  ventures 
depending on the contractual rights and obligations each investor has, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. The Group 
has assessed the nature of its joint arrangements and concluded that the correct classification is ‘joint operations’. 

The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities, income and expenditure of joint operations have been incorporated in the financial 
statements under the appropriate headings. 

(c) 

Segment reporting 

The Group currently operates in the oil and gas industry. Refer to Note 4 for details. 

(d) 

Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue can be reliably 
measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. 

Sale of gas and liquids is recognised at the point of sale (Sales point ex the gate at Moomba for the Innamincka project), which is where 
the customer has taken delivery of the goods, the risks and rewards are transferred to the customer and there is a valid sales contract. 
Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of sales returns and trade discounts. 

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method.  When a receivable is impaired, the Group 
reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at the original effective interest 
rate of the instrument and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. 

(e) 

Foreign currency translation 

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Group's functional and presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions  
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. 
Foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  the  settlement  of  such  transactions  and  from  the  translation  at  financial  year-end 
exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. 

Foreign operations  
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates at the reporting date. The 
revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange rates, which approximate 
the  rates  at  the  dates  of  the  transactions,  for  the  period.  All  resulting  foreign  exchange  differences  are  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity. The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or  loss when 
the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

1. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(f) 

Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less allowance for doubtful debts.  
Trade receivables are due for settlement between thirty (30) and ninety (90) days from the date of recognition. 

(g) 

Investments and other financial assets 

Investments  and  other  financial  assets  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value.  Transaction  costs  are  included  as  part  of  the  initial 
measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured at either amortised 
cost  or  fair  value  depending  on  their  classification.  Classification  is  determined  based  on  both  the  business  model  within  which  such 
assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset unless, an accounting mismatch is being avoided.  

Financial  assets  are  derecognised  when  the  rights  to  receive  cash  flows  have  expired  or  have  been  transferred  and  the  consolidated 
entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable expectation of recovering part or 
all of a financial asset, its carrying value is written off. 

(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Financial assets not measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as financial assets at 
fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: (i) held for trading, where they are acquired for the purpose 
of selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii) designated as such upon initial recognition where 
permitted. Fair value movements are recognised in profit or loss. 

(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include equity investments which the consolidated entity intends to 
hold for the foreseeable future and has irrevocably elected to classify them as such upon initial recognition. 

(h) 

Impairment of financial assets 

The consolidated entity recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets which are either measured at amortised 
cost or fair value through other comprehensive income. The measurement of the loss allowance depends upon the consolidated entity's 
assessment at the end of each reporting period as to whether the financial instrument's credit risk has increased significantly since initial 
recognition, based on reasonable and supportable information that is available, without undue cost or effort to obtain.  

Where  there  has  not  been  a  significant  increase  in  exposure  to  credit  risk  since  initial  recognition,  a  12-month  expected  credit  loss 
allowance is estimated. This represents a portion of the asset's lifetime expected credit losses that is attributable to a default event that is 
possible  within  the  next  12  months.  Where  a  financial  asset  has  become  credit  impaired  or  where it  is  determined  that  credit  risk  has 
increased  significantly,  the  loss  allowance  is  based  on  the  asset's  lifetime  expected  credit  losses.  The  amount  of  expected  credit  loss 
recognised is measured on the basis of the probability weighted present value of anticipated cash shortfalls over the life of the instrument 
discounted at the original effective interest rate. For financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, the 
loss allowance is recognised within other comprehensive income. In all other cases, the loss allowance is recognised in profit or loss. 

(i) 

Plant and Equipment 

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is 
directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of 
property, plant and equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows: 

Computer equipment 

3 Years 

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. 

(j) 

Inventories 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value on a 'first in first out' basis. Cost comprises direct materials and delivery 
costs, direct labour, import duties and other taxes, and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure based on 
normal operating capacity. Costs of purchased inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts received or receivable. 

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For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

1. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(k) 

Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure 

Exploration,  evaluation  and  development  expenditure  incurred  is  either  written  off  as  incurred  or  accumulated  in  respect  of  each 
identifiable area of interest. Costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful 
development  of  the  area  or  where  activities  in  the  area  have  not  yet  reached  a  stage  which  permits  reasonable  assessment  of  the 
existence of economically recoverable reserves. 

Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit in the year in which the decision to abandon the 
area is made. A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs 
in relation to that area of interest. 

When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest are amortised over the life of the area according to 
the  rate  of  depletion  of  the  economically  recoverable  reserves.  Restoration,  rehabilitation  and  environmental  costs  necessitated  by 
exploration and evaluation activities are expensed as incurred and treated as exploration and evaluation expenditure. Proceeds from the 
sale of exploration permits or recoupment of exploration costs from farm-in arrangements are credited against exploration costs previously 
capitalised. Any excess of the proceeds over costs recouped are accounted for as a gain on disposal. 

(l) 

 Oil and Gas assets 

Capitalised oil and gas development costs include expenditures incurred to develop new oil or gas fields or to to expand the capacity of a 
field  and  to  maintain  production.  Development  costs  also  includes  costs  transferred  from  exploration  and  evaluation  phase  once 
production commences in the area of interest. 

Amortisation  of  oil  and  gas  development  costs  is  computed  by  the  units  of  production  basis  over  the  estimated  proved  and  probable 
reserves.  Proved  and  probable  oil  and  gas  reserves  reflect  estimated  quantities  of  economically  recoverable  reserves  which  can  be 
recovered in the future from known fields. These reserves are amortised from the date on which production commences. The amortisation 
is calculated from recoverable proven and probable reserves.  

Restoration costs expected to be incurred are provided for as part of development phase that give rise to the need for restoration. 

(m) 

Trade and other payables 

These  amounts  represent  liabilities  for  goods  and  services  provided  to  the  Group  prior  to  the  end  of  the  financial  year,  which  remain 
unpaid at year end. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 60 days of recognition. They are recognised at fair value on 
initial recognition and subsequently at amortised cost. 

(n) 

Contributed Equity 

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

(o) 

Earnings per share 

(i) Basic earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing 
equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for 
bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year. 

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

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

1. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(p)       Provisions 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an 
outflow of resources embodying  economic benefits  will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be  made  of the 
amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured using the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of 
the reporting period. 

(q)         Employee benefits 

Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave for services 
rendered to the reporting date, when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.  The 
calculation of employee benefits includes all relevant on-costs and is calculated as follows at the reporting date. 

(i) Wages and Salaries, Annual Leave and Long Service Leave 
Provisions  made  in  respect  of  employee  benefits  are  measured  based  on  an  assessment  of  the  existing  benefits  to  determine  the 
appropriate classification under the definition of short term and long term benefits, placing emphasis on when the benefit is expected to be 
settled. Short term benefits provisions that are expected to be settled within 12 months are measured at their nominal values using the 
remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement. 

Long  term  benefits  provisions  that  are  not  expected  to  be  settled  within  12  months,  and  are  measured  as  the  present  value  of  the 
estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date. Consideration 
is  given  to  the  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 to estimate the future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current 
market assessments of the time value of money. 

Regardless  of  the  expected  timing  of  settlement,  provisions  made  in  respect  of  employee  benefits  are  classified  as  a  current  liability 
unless there is an unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date, in which case it 
would be classified as a non-current liability. Provisions made for annual leave and unconditional long service leave are classified as a 
current  liability  where  the  employee  has  a  present  entitlement  to  the  benefit.  A  non-current  liability  would  include  long  service  leave 
entitlements accrued for employees with less than 10 years of continuous service who do not yet have a present entitlement. 

(ii) Accumulated superannuation contribution plans 
Obligations for contributions to accumulated superannuation contribution plans are recognised as an expense as incurred. 

(r)         Share Based Payments 

The  Group  may  at  times  provide  benefits  to  employees  (including  directors)  and  consultants  of  the  Group  in  the  form  of  share-based 
payment transactions, whereby employees and consultants render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled 
transactions’). The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees and consultants is measured by reference to the fair value at 
the date at which they are granted.  The fair value is determined using the Black & Scholes or Monte-Carlo simulation methods. The cost 
of  equity-settled  transactions  is  recognised,  together  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity,  over  the  year  in  which  the  performance 
conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (‘vesting date’). 

The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) the extent to which 
the vesting period has expired and (ii) the number of awards that, in the opinion of the directors of the Group, will ultimately vest.  This 
opinion is formed based on the best available information at balance date. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance 
conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date. No expense is recognised 
for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition. 

Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified.  
In addition, an expense is recognised for any increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the modification, as measured at the 
date  of  modification.  Where  an  equity-settled  award  is  cancelled,  it  is  treated  as  if  it  had  vested  on  the  date  of  cancellation,  and  any 
expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately.  However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award, and 
designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if they were a modification 
of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph. The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional 
share dilution in the computation of earnings per share. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

1. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(s)         Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and short-term deposits in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term deposits with an original maturity of 
three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net 
of outstanding bank overdrafts. 

(t)         Income Tax 

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to 
the taxation authorities.  The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by 
the balance sheet date. 

Deferred  income  tax  is  provided  on  all  temporary  differences  at  the  balance  sheet  date  arising  between  the  tax  bases  of  assets  and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements and are recognised for all taxable temporary differences: 

➢  Except where the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not 
a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and 
In  respect  of  taxable  temporary  differences  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries,  associates  and  interests  in  joint 
ventures,  except  where  the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  temporary  differences  can  be  controlled  and  it  is  probable  that  the 
temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

➢ 

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax 
losses can be utilised: 

➢  Except where the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of 
an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the 
accounting profit nor the taxable profit or loss; and 
In  respect  of  taxable  temporary  differences  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries,  associates  and  interests  and  joint 
ventures, deferred tax assets are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in 
the foreseeable future extent that it is probable that the temporary differences can be utilised. 

➢ 

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised 
or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. 
Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the income statement. 

(u)         Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except: 

➢  Where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authorities, in which case 
the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense item as applicable; and 

➢  Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. 

The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  is  included  as  part  of  receivables  or  payables  in  the 
balance sheet. 

Cash flows are included the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and 
financing  activities,  which  is  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  are  classified  as  operating  cash  flows  included  in 
receipts from customers or payments to suppliers. 

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The  Group’s  principal  financial  instruments  comprise  receivables,  payables,  cash  and  short-term  deposits.  The  Group  manages  its 
exposure to key financial risks in accordance with the Group’s financial risk management policy. The objective of the policy  is to support 
the delivery of the Group’s financial targets while protecting future financial security. 

The  main  risks  arising  from  the  Group’s  financial  instruments  are  interest  rate  risk,  credit  risk  and  liquidity  risk.  The  Group  does  not 
speculate in the trading of derivative instruments. The Group uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risks to 
which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure to interest rates and assessments of market forecasts for interest rates. 
Ageing analysis of and monitoring of receivables are undertaken to manage credit risk, liquidity risk is monitored through the development 
of future rolling cash flow forecasts. 

The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks as  summarised below. Primary responsibility for identification 
and control of financial risks rests with the Board. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the risks identified below, 
including for interest rate risk, credit allowances and cash flow forecast projections. 

Details of the material accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the 
basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset and financial liability are disclosed in note 
1 to the financial statements. 

Risk Exposures and Responses 

Market Risk 

Interest rate risk 
The Group’s exposure to risks of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s cash balances. The Group constantly 
analyses  its  interest  rate  exposure.  Within  this  analysis  consideration  is  given  to  potential  renewals  of  existing  positions,  alternative 
financing  positions  and  the  mix  of  fixed  and  variable  interest  rates.  As  the  Group  has  no  interest  bearing  borrowings  its  exposure  to 
interest rate movements is limited to the amount of interest income it can potentially earn on surplus cash deposits.  

At reporting date, the Group had the following financial assets exposed to variable interest rates not designated in cash flow hedges: 

Security deposits 

Cash and cash equivalents (interest-bearing accounts) 

Net exposure 

Group 

2023 

$ 

23,755 

2,670,063 

2,693,818 

2022 

$ 

22,694 

4,169,953 

4,192,647 

The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate risk exposures in existence at the reporting date. At the reporting date, if 
interest  rates  had  moved,  as  illustrated  in  the  table  below,  with  all  other  variables  held  constant,  post  tax  profit  and  equity  relating  to 
financial assets of the Group would have been affected as follows: 

Judgments of reasonably possible movements: 

Post tax profit – higher / (lower) 

+ 0.5% 

- 0.5% 

Equity – higher / (lower) 

+ 0.5% 

- 0.5% 

13,469 

(13,469) 

13,469 

(13,469) 

20,963 

(20,963) 

20,963 

(20,963) 

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For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

Commodity Price and Foreign Currency Risk 
The Group’s exposure to commodity price is minimal at present. 

Foreign currency risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities denominated in a 
currency  that is  not  the  entity’s  functional  currency.    The risk  is  measured,  monitored  and  managed  using  cash  flow  forecasting.    The 
consolidated  entity  does  not  enter  into  any  hedging  contracts.    The  carrying  amount  of  the  consolidated  entity’s  foreign  currency 
denominated financials assets and financial liabilities the reporting date was minimal.   

Liquidity Risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s approach to managing 
liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and 
stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation. 

Typically  the  Group  ensures  that  it  has  sufficient  cash  on  demand  to  meet  expected  operational  expenses  for  a  period  of  60  days, 
including  the  servicing  of  financial  obligations;  this  excludes  the  potential  impact  of  extreme  circumstances  that  cannot  reasonably  be 
predicted, such as natural disasters. 

The financial liabilities the Group had at reporting date were trade payables incurred in the normal course of the business. Trade payables 
were non-interest bearing and were due within the normal 30-60 days terms of creditor payments. 

Maturities of financial liabilities 
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at  the reporting 
date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. 

1 - 3 

3 months 

months 

- 1 year 

Group 

1 - 5 

years 

5+ 

Total 

Carrying 

years 

contractual 

amount 

cash flows 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Less 

than 1 

month 

$ 

As at 31 December 2023 

Non-interest bearing 

Trade and other payables 

595,255 

As at 31 December 2022 

Non-interest bearing 

Trade and other payables 

146,816 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

595,255 

595,255 

- 

146,816 

146,816 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

Credit risk 
Credit  risk  arises  from  the  financial  assets  of  the  Group,  which  comprise  deposits  with  banks,  security  deposits  and  trade  and  other 
receivables. The Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party, with the maximum exposure equal to 
the  carrying  amount  of  these  instruments.  The  carrying  amount  of  financial  assets  included  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial 
position  represents  the  Group’s  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  in  relation  to  those  assets.  The  Group  does  not  hold  any  credit 
derivatives to offset its credit exposure.  

The Group trades mainly with recognised, credit worthy third parties and as such collateral is not requested nor is it the Group’s policy to 
securities its trade and other receivables. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group does not 
have a significant exposure to bad debts. 

There are no other significant concentrations of credit risk within the Group. 

Capital Management Risk 
Management controls the capital of  the Group in order to maximise the return to shareholders and ensure that the Group can fund its 
operations and continue as a going concern. 

Management  effectively  manages  the  Group’s  capital  by  assessing  the  Group’s  financial  risks  and  adjusting  its  capital  structure  in 
response to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses include the management of expenditure, debt levels and share 
and option issues. 

There have been no changes in the strategy adopted by management to control capital of the Group since the prior year. 

3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future.  The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal 
the related actual results.  The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. 

(i) Estimation of useful lives of assets 
The consolidated entity determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and 
equipment and oil and gas assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The 
depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete 
or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down. 

(ii) Exploration expenditure 
Exploration expenditure that does not form part of the cash generating units assessed for impairment has been carried forward on the 
basis that exploration and evaluation activities have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or 
otherwise of economically recoverable reserves and active and significant operations in relation to the area are continuing.   In the event 
that significant operations cease and/or economically recoverable reserves are not assessed as being present, this expenditure will be 
expensed to the Income Statement.  

(iii) Rehabilitation provision 
A provision has been made for the present value of anticipated costs for future rehabilitation of land explored or used in production. The 
consolidated  entity's  production  and  exploration  activities  are  subject  to  various  laws  and  regulations  governing  the  protection  of  the 
environment. The consolidated entity recognises management's best estimate for assets retirement obligations and site rehabilitations in 
the period in which they are incurred. Actual costs incurred in the future periods could differ materially from the estimates. Additionally, 
future changes to environmental laws and regulations, life of field estimates and discount rates could affect the carrying amount of this 
provision. 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of 
future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

4. SEGMENT REPORTING 

The Group operated predominately as an explorer with the view to identify attractive  oil and gas deposits of sufficient  scale to provide 
sustainable returns to shareholders. 

The directors do not believe that there are any reportable segments that meet the requirements of Accounting Standard AASB 8 Segment 
Reporting,  on  the  basis  that  the  chief  operating  decision  maker,  being  the  Board  of  Directors,  review  geological  results  and  other 
qualitative measures as a basis for decision making. Financial results are reviewed on a consolidated group basis. 

Types of products and services 
The Group currently has significant revenue from gas and liquids sales. 

Major customers 
The Group has no reliance on major customers. 

Geographical areas 
The Group’s production and exploration assets were located in Australia during the year ended 31 December 2023. 

5. REVENUE 

Sales of gas and liquids 

Interest income 

Total 

6. EXPENSES 

Loss from continuing operations before income tax has been determined after including 
payroll related expenses as follows: 

Directors and employee superannuation 

Directors and employee leave entitlements 

Group 

Group 

2022 

$ 

- 

45,608 

45,608 

2022 

$ 

48,111 

49,370 

2023 

$ 

357,903 

114,603 

472,506 

2023 

$ 

24,563 

48,023 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

7. INCOME TAX 

The prima facie income tax benefit on pre-tax accounting loss from operations reconciles 

to the income tax benefit in the financial statements as follows: 

Loss before tax 

Income tax benefit calculated at 30% (2022: 25%) 

Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit 

Temporary differences and tax losses in the current year for which no deferred tax asset has been 
brought to account 

Income tax benefit 

Deferred tax assets: 

Group 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

(467,944) 

259,226 

208,718 

(435,542) 

151,520 

284,022 

- 

- 

Deferred tax assets not brought to account arising from tax losses, the benefits of which will only be 
realised if the conditions for deductibility set out in Note 1(t) occur: 

9,042,744 

7,986,118 

8. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank 

9. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Current 

Accrued income 

Other receivables 

Total 

10. INVENTORIES 

Current 

Gas and liquids 

Group 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

2,670,063 

4,169,953 

2023 

$ 

238,225 

21,207 

259,432 

2023 

$ 

181,983 

Group 

Group 

2022 

$ 

- 

41,430 

41,430 

2022 

$ 

- 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

11. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Non-Current 

Plant and equipment 

Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Reconciliations of movements: 

Opening balance 

Additions 

Depreciation expense 

Closing Balance 

12. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS 

Opening balance 

Additions 

Transfer to Oil and Gas assets (Note 13) 

13. OIL AND GAS ASSETS 

Innamincka costs transferred from Exploration and Evaluation assets (Note 12) 

14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade creditors 

Accrued expenses 

Group 

Group 

2022 

$ 

278,710 

(26,501) 

252,209 

37,253 

231,809 

(16,853) 

252,209 

2022 

$ 

755,718 

1,982,313 

- 

2023 

$ 

278,710 

(79,379) 

199,331 

252,209 

- 

(52,878) 

199,331 

2023 

$ 

2,738,031 

977,361 

(83,357) 

3,632,035 

2,738,031 

2023 

$ 

83,357 

2023 

$ 

110,812 

484,443 

595,255 

Group 

Group 

2022 

$ 

- 

2022 

$ 

68,016 

78,800 

146,816 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

15. PROVISIONS 

Current 

Annual leave entitlements 

Non-Current 

Long service leave entitlements 

Rehabilitation 

16. ISSUED CAPITAL 

(a) Share Capital 

Group 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

100,977 

84,407 

31,454 

800,000 

831,454 

- 

800,000 

800,000 

Group 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

5,302,227,197 fully paid ordinary shares (31 December 2022: 5,302,227,197) 

50,328,088 

50,328,088 

No movements occurred during the year. 

Ordinary  shares  entitle  the  holder  to  participate  in  dividends  and  the  proceeds  on  the  winding  up  of  the  company  in  proportion  to  the 
number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the company does not have a 
limited amount of authorised capital. On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote 
and upon a poll each share shall have one vote. 

(b) Options 

The following table sets out the movements in Options during the year: 

Expiry Date 

Exercise price  
(cents) 

Fair Value per 
Right (cents) 

Fair Value 
Amount $ 

Recipients  

Number on issue 
at the beginning 
of the year 

Expired during 
the year 

Number on issue 
at year end 

31/1/2023 

0.5 

0.12 

84,000 * 

Lead Manager 

40,000,000 

(40,000,000) 

- 

* The fair value of the Options granted is estimated using a Black-scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which 
the Options were granted. The model inputs used an expected volatility of 100%, risk free interest rate of 0.09% and a share price at the 
grant date of 0.3 cents. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

16. ISSUED CAPITAL (continued) 

(c) Performance Rights 

The following table sets out the movements in Performance Rights during the year: 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

Fair Value 
per Right 
(cents) 

Amount 
expensed 
during 2023 $ 

Recipients  

Number on issue 
at beginning of 
the year 

Vested during 
the year 

Number on issue 
at year end 

2019 

n/a 

A Knox 

120,000,000 

(120,000,000) 

- 

10/6/2021 

9/6/2026 

0.70 

586,493 

Directors, 
Employees and 
Consultants 

450,000,000 

- 

450,000,000 

Total  

586,493 

570,000,000 

(120,000,000) 

450,000,000 

The 120,000,000 Performance Rights issued to Mr Andrew Knox were subject to the following vesting condition: 

- 

The  achievement  of  production  (being  production  of  a  saleable  quantity)  at  the  Innamincka  Dome  Project.  This  vesting 
condition has been achieved. 

Performance Rights were issued to directors following shareholder approval and others on 10 June 2021 (Mr Andrew Knox 175,000,000, 
Mr Robert Annells 100,000,000 and Mr Adrien Wing 100,000,000, Employees 50,000,000 and Consultants 50,000,000). The Performance 
Rights issued were subject to the following vesting conditions: 

- 

- 

The Company achieving a market capitalisation of equal to or greater than $100 million for 5 consecutive trading days within 5 
years; and  
The recipient remaining continuously employed or engaged up to the date of satisfaction of the market capitalisation vesting 
condition. 

These Performance Rights are being expensed over the 5 year term up to the expiry date. 

The fair value of the Performance Rights granted is estimated using a trinomial model taking into account the terms and conditions upon 
which the Performance Rights were granted. The model inputs used an expected volatility of 81%, and a share price at the grant date of 
0.8 cents. 

There were also long term incentives to receive 30,000,000 Shares issued during 2018 to Mr Andrew Knox in 3 tranches of 10,000,000 
each subject to the following vesting conditions: 

- 

- 

- 

Tranche 1: The volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company’s shares over 14 consecutive days on which trades in 
the Company’s shares are recorded meets or exceeds 0.6 cents. Tranche 1 was achieved during 2021. 
Tranche  2:  The  VWAP  of  the  Company’s  shares  over  14  consecutive  days  on  which  trades  in  the  Company’s  shares  are 
recorded meets or exceeds 1.2 cents. Tranche 2 was agreed to be cancelled during 2021. 
Tranche  3:  The  VWAP  of  the  Company’s  shares  over  14  consecutive  days  on  which  trades  in  the  Company’s  shares  are 
recorded meets or exceeds 2.4 cents. Tranche 3 was agreed to be cancelled during 2021. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

17. RESERVES 

Share based payments reserve 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

Opening balance 

Movements during the year: 

Share based payments – performance rights  

Group 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

2,142,419 

1,255,926 

4,747 

4,747 

2,147,166 

1,260,673 

1,260,673 

657,469 

886,493 

2,147,166 

603,204 

1,260,673 

Nature and purpose of reserves: 

Share based payments reserve records the value of options and performance rights issued which have been taken to expenses. 

Foreign currency translation reserve recognises exchange differences arising from translation of the financial statements of foreign 
operations to Australian dollars. 

18. LOSS PER SHARE 

Net loss 

Calculation of basic and dilutive EPS – continued operations (cents) 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation of basic 
and dilutive EPS  

Group 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

(0.03) 

Number 

(0.03) 

Number 

5,302,227,197 

5,302,227,197 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

19. CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with loss from continuing operations after income tax 

Loss after income tax 

Non-cash flows in loss: 

  Share based payments 

  Depreciation 

Changes in assets and liabilities: 

  (Decrease)/increase in trade creditors and accruals 

  (Decrease)/increase in provisions 

  (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 

  (Increase)/decrease in inventories 

  (Increase)/decrease in prepayments 

Cash flows used in operating activities 

GROUP 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

886,493 

52,878 

603,204 

16,853 

275,776 

48,024 

(218,821) 

(181,983) 

2,255 

(695,192) 

(46,786) 

(9,610) 

(14,572) 

- 

(12,539) 

(1,138,613) 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

(a) Parent entity 
Red Sky Energy Ltd is the parent entity. 

(b) Key management personnel 
Disclosures in relation to key management personnel are set out in Note 21 and the Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report.  

(c) Transactions with related parties 
Directors and officers, or their personally-related entities, did not provide any services other than as disclosed in the Remuneration Report.  

(d) Loans to/from related parties 
None. 

(e) Terms and conditions 
All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

(f) Controlled entities 

Red Sky NT Pty Ltd 

Red Sky Killanoola Pty Ltd  

Red Sky Gold Nugget LLC 

Ownership Interest 

Country of Incorporation 

Australia 

Australia 

United States 

2023 
% 

100 

100 

100 

2022 
% 

100 

100 

100 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

21. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES 

Details of the names and positions of key management personnel and their remuneration are provided in the remuneration report in the 
Directors’ Report. Summary disclosures are as follows: 

Key Management Personnel Compensation 

Short-term employee benefits 

Post employment benefits 

Share-based payments 

Total 

22. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS 

Group 

2023 

$ 

449,855 

32,412 

729,194 

1,211,461 

2022 

$ 

423,058 

30,554 

489,194 

942,806 

GROUP 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

Amounts received or due and receivable by RSM Australia Partners for: 

Audit and audit review services  

47,809 

42,503 

23. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

The consolidated entity has no commitments or contingencies. 

24. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE  

On 9 February 2024, 120,000,000 shares were issued to Mr Andrew Knox following the achievement of production (being production of a 
saleable  quantity)  at  the  Innamincka  Dome  Project.  This  was  a  vesting  condition  of  Performance  Rights  issued  following  shareholder 
approval on 15 May 2019. 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 31 December 2023 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
group’s operations, the results of those operations, or the group’s state of affairs in future financial years. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 December 2023 

25. PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES 

(a) Summary financial information 

Financial Position 

Assets 

  Current assets 

  Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

  Current liabilities 

  Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Issued share capital 

Share based payments reserve 

Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Financial Performance 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

(b) Guarantees 

Parent 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

3,208,795 

4,738,236 

7,947,031 

4,310,955 

3,812,934 

8,123,889 

696,232 

831,454 

231,223 

800,000 

1,527,686 

1,031,223 

6,419,345 

7,092,666 

50,328,088 

2,142,419 

50,328,088  

1,255,926 

(46,051,162) 

(44,491,348) 

6,419,345 

7,092,666 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

- 

- 

(1,559,814) 

(1,675,163) 

Red Sky Energy Limited has not entered into any guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries. 

(c) Other Commitments and Contingencies 

Red Sky Energy Limited has no commitments to acquire property, plant and equipment, and has no contingent liabilities. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

In the directors’ opinion: 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

● 

● 

● 

● 

 the  attached  financial  statements  and  notes  comply  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian  Accounting  Standards,  the 
Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; 

 the  attached  financial  statements  and  notes  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as  issued  by  the 
International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements; 

 the  attached  financial  statements  and  notes  give  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  consolidated  entity’s  financial  position  as  at  31 
December 2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

 there  are  reasonable  grounds  to  believe  that  the  company  will  be  able  to  pay  its  debts  as  and  when  they  become  due  and 
payable. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the directors: 

Andrew Knox 
Managing Director 

Melbourne, Victoria 
27 March 2024 

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RSM Australia Partners 

Level 27, 120 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 
PO Box 248 Collins Street West VIC 8007 

T +61 (0) 3 9286 8000 
F +61 (0) 3 9286 8199 

www.rsm.com.au 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
To the Members of Red Sky Energy Limited 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Red Sky Energy Limited (‘the Company’) and its subsidiaries (together 
‘the Group’), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, the 
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of 
changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the financial year then ended, and notes to 
the 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:  

(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its

financial performance for the year then ended; and

(ii) 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 confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given 
to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this 
auditor's report. 

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 period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit 
of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate 
opinion on these matters.  

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Key Audit Matters (continued) 

Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed this matter 

Carrying value of Exploration and evaluation assets 
Refer to Note 13 to the financial statements 

As at 31 December 2023, the carrying value of 
the  Group  capitalised  Exploration  and 
evaluation  assets  amounted  to  $3,632,035 
(approx. 46% of the Group’s total assets). We 
assessed  this  to  be  a  Key  Audit  Matter 
because of the materiality of the balance at the 
reporting  date  and  due  to  the  significant 
management  judgment  involved  in  assessing 
the carrying value in accordance with AASB 6 
Exploration  for  and  Evaluation  of  Mineral 
Resources, including: 

• Assessing  whether 

capitalised
exploration expenditure meets the criteria
of  being  capitalised  in  accordance  with
AASB 6; and

the 

• Assessing  whether  any 

indicators  of
impairment  are  present,  and  if  so,  to
quantify any impairment loss.

Revenue Recognition 

As  at  31  December  2023,  the  Group  had 
revenue of $357,903 relating to the sale of gas 
and liquid commodities. 

We  have  assessed  this  to  be  a  Key  Audit 
Matter given this is the first period in which the 
Group  have  produced  saleable  output  and 
recognised income. 

•

Inappropriate  revenue  recognition  could  lead 
to a material misstatement of the revenues and 
of the operating results reported by the Group. 

In particular, we focused on the risk of potential 
failure to correctly apply the cut-off for revenue 
transactions for the year. 

Our audit procedures in relation to the carrying value  of 
Exploration and evaluation assets included: 

• Reviewing the Group’s accounting policy and criteria
exploration
capitalisation 
recognition 
expenditure  and  assessed  whether  it  is  in  line  with
AASB 6;

of 

of 

• Agreeing  a  sample  of  the  additions  to  capitalised
Exploration and evaluation asset during the year to
supporting  documentation,  and  ensuring  that  these
meet the Group’s accounting policy;

• Reviewing  management’s 

impairment 
indicators, 
reasonableness of their conclusions;

assessment 
including  assessing 

of
the

• Ensuring  that  the  right  to  tenure  of  the  areas  of
interest  was  current  through  confirmation  with  the
relevant government departments; and

• Assessing the reasonableness of the basis on which
the  exploration  activities
it  was  determined 
associated  with 
Innamincka  mine  have
progressed  to  the  point  where  the  existence  or
otherwise  of  an  economically  recoverable  mineral
resource has been determined.

the 

Our audit included the following procedures: 

• Gathering  and  updating  our  understanding  of  the
including

transaction  cycle, 

Group’s 
revenue 
performing walkthrough testing;

to
Testing  a  sample  of  revenue 
supporting  documentation  and  ensuring 
these
transactions were recognised in accordance with the
Group’s accounting policies and AASB 15 Revenue
from Contracts with Customers;

transactions 

• Requesting and corroborating data to the production
reports to ensure an appropriate amount of revenue
has been recognised; and

•

Testing  the  recoverability  of  accrued  income  and
accompanying  revenue  through  agreement  to  post
year end receipt.

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Other Information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information 
included in the Company's annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023; but does not include the 
financial report and the auditor's report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any 
form of assurance conclusion thereon.  

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, 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 ability of the Group to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related 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.  

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and 
Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar2.pdf. This 
description forms part of our auditor's report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 16 to 20 of the directors' report for the year 
ended 31 December 2023.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Red Sky Energy Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

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Report on the Remuneration Report (continued) 

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.  

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS 

R J MORILLO MALDONADO 
Partner 

Melbourne, Victoria 
Dated: 27 March 2024 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS 

SHAREHOLDERS (Fully Paid Ordinary) 18 March 2024 

ABACUS ENTERPRISES PTY LTD 

MR GEORGE SPIROS PAPACONSTANTINOS 

MR CUNTONG CHENG 

SLADE TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 

NESTOR FAMILY SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD 

NORTHERN STAR NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MR MICHAEL HOUGH 

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MJG APEXN PTY LTD 

FINLAYSON INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

MR GREGORY JAMES SERATO 

P & J BUTTIGEG NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MR PETER DAVID AMOS 

MR MAVRODIS NESTOR 

MR CHUONG HUYNH 

MR SEONG YUN KANG 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MR MARK WILLIAMS 

BIT NOMINEES PTY LTD 

INVIA CUSTODIAN PTY LTD 

MR WILLIAM ROBERT LODWICK 

TOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS 

TOTAL ISSUED SHARES 

NUMBER OF 
SHARES 

Percentage 

255,500,000 

185,942,201 

90,507,150 

75,125,000 

70,000,000 

66,646,111 

66,500,000 

63,980,171 

62,073,638 

58,245,725 

57,800,000 

50,000,000 

38,500,000 

35,000,000 

34,500,000 

32,074,331 

30,431,655 

30,000,000 

30,000,000 

27,904,281 

26,000,000 

4.71 

3.43 

1.67 

1.39 

1.29 

1.23 

1.23 

1.18 

1.14 

1.07 

1.07 

0.92 

0.71 

0.65 

0.64 

0.59 

0.56 

0.55 

0.55 

0.51 

0.48 

1,386,730,263 

25.57 

5,422,227,197 

100.00 

Distribution schedule of the number of fully paid ordinary shareholders in each class of equity security as at 18 March 2024. 

By Class 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 - 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Totals 

Holder of Ordinary shares 

Number of Ordinary shares 

Percentage 

596 

582 

184 

1,669 

3,289 

6,320 

282,340 

1,471,893 

1,428,433 

101,898,047 

5,317,146,484 

5,422,227,197 

0.01 

0.03 

0.03 

1.88 

98.05 

100 % 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

A. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Refer to the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement at www.redskyenergy.com.au 

B. SHAREHOLDING

1.

Substantial Shareholders

There are no substantial shareholders. 

2.

Unquoted Securities

There are no unlisted Options present. 

3.

Number of holders in each class of equity securities and the voting rights attached.

At  the  general  meeting,  every  ROG  shareholder  present  in  person  or  by  proxy,  representative  or  attorney  has  one  vote  on  a  show  of 
hands and on a poll, one vote for each share (which is fully paid). There are 6,320 holders of fully paid ordinary shares.  

4.

Marketable parcel

There were 2,729 Shareholders with less than a marketable parcel as at 18 March 2024. 

C. EXPLORATION PROJECTS

1.

Australian interests

Project 

Innamincka Dome, South Australia 
Innamincka Dome, South Australia 
Innamincka Dome, South Australia 
Innamincka Dome, South Australia 
Innamincka Dome, South Australia 
Innamincka Dome, South Australia 
Killanoola, South Australia 

2.

United States interests

Project 

  PRL 14 
  PRL 17 
  PRL 18 
  PRL 180 
  PRL 181 
  PRL 182 
  PRL 13 

Gold Nugget Gas Prospect (GN 1-23) 

 Fremont County, Wyoming 

Interest owned % 

20.00 
20.00 
20.00 
20.00 
20.00 
20.00 
100.00 

Interest owned % 

70.00 * 

* 70% interest with an entitlement to 50% of profits from GN 1-23 until final payment of the further US$450,000 cash component of the 
purchase  price.  The  vendors  30%  retained  interest  will  be  transferred  to  Red  Sky  upon  the  remaining  payment  of  US$450,000  to  be 
satisfied from profits of the well. 

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Red Sky Energy Ltd 
For the year ended 31/12/2023 
ABN 94 099 116 275 

D. OTHER DETAILS

1.

Company Secretaries

Mr Adrien Wing
Ms Pauline Moffatt

2.

Address and telephone details of the entity’s registered and administrative office

The address and telephone details of the registered and administrative office:

Level 2, 480 Collins Street
Melbourne  VIC  3000

Telephone: + (61) 03 9614 0600
Facsimile:  + (61) 03 9614 0550

3.

Address and telephone details of the office at which a register of securities is kept

The address and telephone number of the office at which a registry of securities is kept:

Automic
Level 5, 126 Phillip Street
Sydney  NSW  2000

Telephone:  1300 288 664

4.

5.

Stock exchange on which the Company’s securities are quoted

The Company’s listed equity securities are quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Restricted Securities

The Company has no restricted securities on issue.

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