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Corporate GovernancePolicies1.1 ETT Share Trading Policy Effective as at 1 January 2008 ETT is committed to upholding exceptional Corporate Governance standards and will ensure thorough investigation and potential disciplinary action may be upheld if anyone is found guilty of misconduct relevant to this policy. Insider trading is using information pertaining to company movements which may affect the company share price for financial gain. That is, buying shares or instructing an associate to buy shares as there will be events occurring that may increase the share price. ETT allows its Directors and staff two automatic windows to trade shares. These windows are open for 45 days one trading day after the release of ETT’s half year and full year results to the ASX. For any other trading Directors and their associates must obtain prior approval from another non executive director prior to trading in ETT shares. With approval trading can occur at any time. Senior Management and their associates, plus all other employees must obtain approval from the Company Secretary prior to trading in ETT shares. With approval trading can occur at any time. 1.2 ETT’s Ethical Behaviour Policy (Company values and code of conduct) In compliance with Corporate Governance rules implemented by the Australian Stock Exchange for all publicly listed companies, this policy outlines ETT’s expectations for all staff and associates relative to Ethical Behaviour and in line with the ETT Share Trading Policy, It is expected that all staff and associates will comply with this policy and adhere to it for the complete duration of their employment and association with ETT. ETT is committed to upholding exceptional Corporate Governance standards and will ensure thorough investigation and potential disciplinary action may be upheld if anyone is found guilty of misconduct relevant to this policy. ETT’s Directors and employees must comply with this policy and, where it is clear the spirit of all laws and regulations relating to their business conduct. This includes understanding the laws and regulations relevant to their work and complying with the legal requirements of the country in which they are working. Some laws affect everyone, such as those concerning equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety, privacy, security and regulatory compliance. Other laws primarily affect employees in particular roles, such as those concerning product liability, trade practices and protection of the environment. The laws that govern ETT’s activities may be complex, but ignorance of the law does not excuse ETT or its Directors and Employees from their obligation to comply. Employees should seek advice from ETT’s legal advisors if they are unclear about laws or regulations relating to their work. Matters relating specifically to taxation should be referred to the relevant Business Tax adviser for guidance. The Board and employees are also subject to stringent continuous disclosure obligations, any matter that an employee becomes aware of that they consider may have a material impact on the ETT share price should be raised with the Company Secretary immediately. Board of Directors |