management. The Board is responsible for ensuring
that risks and opportunities are identified in a timely
manner and considered against the organisation's
objectives, activities and appetite for risk. In accordance
with Bush Heritage's Risk Management Policy, a register
of risks and their associated treatments and status are
reviewed at each committee and Board meeting.
Management Policy and Procedure were reviewed
and updated in line with current Australian Standards
AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009.
for implementing treatment strategies to mitigate
risks or realise opportunities, and who is responsible
for reporting to the relevant Board committee(s)
periodically. The Finance and Audit Committee
is responsible for overseeing the execution of the
Risk Management Policy across the organisation.
our operations is the highest priority for Bush Heritage
management and the Board of Directors.
Management System is reviewed by a Health and
Safety Committee, which comprises staff at every
level of the organisation. Bush Heritage thereby ensures
that it monitors and develops that system and works
consistently to implement the requirements of all
relevant Work, Health and Safety legislation.
and maintaining metrics for safety reporting, which
are delivered at each Board meeting.
incident did occur at one of our reserves. Bush Heritage
continues to review and seek ongoing improvements
to its safety systems via the mechanisms described
above, and via consultation with external experts, with
the aim of minimising the risks to workers associated
with our activities.
independent advice on legal, ecological, scientific,
investment and taxation matters as required.
with relevant laws and the codes of conduct of relevant
professional bodies.
Code of Conduct Policy. Using professional advice
where necessary, directors must declare any
conflict-of-interest matters and review these
at every Board meeting.
environmental regulation under the law of the
Commonwealth and states. All our activities are
conducted in accordance with the relevant statutes.
communities of interest and we seek to actively engage
with all stakeholders within those communities in
order to ensure, as much as possible, a high level of
consultation, mutual understanding and co-operation.
This approach directly benefits our conservation
purposes as greater outcomes may be achieved through
community-based action. Regular communication with
our stakeholders is made through direct meetings and
interaction, and via communication channels such as
newsletters, website, email and social media, as well as
via the Annual Report.