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2016/17

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Annual Report

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Statement of compliance

Contents

In accordance with Section 61 of the Financial Management Act 2006 (FMA), we hereby submit for your information and presentation to parliament, the Annual Report for the Government Employees Superannuation Board, trading as GESB, for the financial year ended 30 June 2017.

The Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the following Acts:

• Disability Services Act 1993• Electoral Act 1907• Financial Management Act 2006• Freedom of Information Act 1992• Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003• Public Sector Management Act 1994• State Records Act 2000

Responsible MinisterThe Hon. Dr. Mike Nahan MLA, Treasurer, Minister for Energy, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests was GESB’s responsible Minister for the period 1 July 2016 to 16 March 2017.

As from 17 March 2017 to 30 June 2017 the responsible minister for GESB was the Hon. Ben Wyatt MLA, Treasurer; Minister for Finance and Aboriginal Affairs.

Ministerial directivesNo ministerial directives were received during 2016/17.

Statement of compliance 3GESB profile 4Report from the Chair 5Superannuation reform 7Corporate overview 8The Board 10Members of the Board 12Corporate governance 16Other compliance requirements 22

Certification of the financial statements 26Financial statements 27Independent audit opinion 90Certification of key performance indicators 93Key performance indicators 94Appendix 1 108

Appendix 2 109

Appendix 3 110

Appendix 4 112

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PurposeGESB’s purpose is to look after members’ superannuation with excellence.

GESB’s statutory framework is principally derived from the State Superannuation Act 2000 (SSA) and the State Superannuation Regulations 2001. GESB’s functions under the SSA are to:

• Manage the Government Employees Superannuation Fund (GES Fund)

• Administer GESB’s schemes

• Provide information, advice and assistance to the Treasurer regarding matters relating to superannuation

• Provide or facilitate the provision of products and services to:

– members of superannuation schemes administered under the SSA or any other written law

– employers in the WA Public Sector, and

• Perform any other functions conferred upon GESB under any other written law.

In carrying out these functions, GESB is required to act in the best interests of members, as far as is practicable.

Strategic objectivesGESB’s corporate goal is improved long term superannuation benefits of our members.GESB achieves its purpose by focusing on four objectives:1. Financial Performance for Members

– net benefit to members through long-term cost-effective, risk controlled, sound returns.

2. Service and Engagement – keeping members informed about their superannuation and assisting employers to ensure they meet their superannuation obligations.

3. Efficient and Effective Operations – providing value for money products and services to our members; and

4. Engaged People – build and maintain a professional environment enabling staff to deliver on agreed outcomes and meet member and employer needs.

These objectives reflect GESB’s focus on providing net benefits to members through sound investment returns, low fees and through increased member engagement with their superannuation.

GESB valuesMembers first

We are committed to providing excellent superannuation and retirement products and related services that meet members’ needs.

Sustainable performance

We are committed to continually delivering cost effective, risk controlled products and services with well-regarded performance.

Achieve together

We partner with our members, the State, employers and other stakeholders to successfully deliver on our purpose.

Act with integrity

We approach every aspect of our work ethically, and operate transparently and with full accountability. We demonstrate our sense of responsibility, by ‘taking ownership’ of issues to ensure a satisfactory outcome.

GESB profile

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Report from the Chairman

The investment environmentDespite a number of political outcomes that were unexpected by many observers, global economic performance has been broadly supportive of growth assets through 2016/17. Equities have performed strongly and a number of major markets are trading near all-time highs, while bond yields have risen from their historic lows. Against this backdrop, GESB’s schemes have delivered solid returns.

GESB’s total funds under management, including member net inflows and investment performance, increased over the year to around $25 billion, up from $22.5 billion at the start of the financial year.

For the twelve months to June 2017, the My GESB Super plan delivered an after fees and taxes return of 8.71% and the My West State Super* plan delivered an after fees return of 8.99%.

These returns notwithstanding, there remain a number of challenges for financial markets over the coming years. Valuations of growth-sensitive asset classes are above, and in some cases well above, historical averages. In addition, geopolitical tensions remain a risk for investors and the extent to which pro-US growth policies will be implemented remains uncertain. Within Australia, concerns have grown around consumer debt levels and house prices. However, while periods of instability and uncertainty can challenge investment returns in the short to medium term, GESB’s investment strategies remain suitably diversified and appropriate for longer term objectives.

Service excellenceGESB’s outsourced service providers have continued to deliver high quality services.

Link, the provider of administration services, achieved or exceeded Service Level standards in the majority of core administration areas. It is particularly pleasing to see that members’ satisfaction with the services provided remains very high at 88%. Additionally, almost four in five members calling into the Member Services Centre said their query was answered adequately the first time or by the first person they spoke to.

GESB has continued to benefit from the professionalism and expertise of Northern Trust, the Fund’s custodian.

A number of significant investment manager transitions were executed during the year without incident

Highly rated products and servicesGESB Super, West State Super and the GESB Retirement Income Allocated Pension were assessed as ‘best value for money’ products by SuperRatings in 2016. Pleasingly, SuperRatings noted that GESB has demonstrated strong net outcomes are delivered to members.

GESB website transformedIn May 2017 GESB launched its new website which has been designed to be highly intuitive to navigate making it easier for members to find the information they need. The responsiveness built into the new design means that the information will display on tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices in an easy to view format.

* West State Super and Gold State Super are Constitutionally protected funds (CPFs) that do not pay tax on contributions or earnings they receive. Tax is deferred until the benefit is paid to the member or rolled over to a taxed fund.

John Langoulant Chair

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Federal budgetThe significant changes to the superannuation system which were announced in the 2016 Federal budget will come into effect on 1 July 2017. A structured program was undertaken during the year to inform members about these changes. Information was made available on the GESB website, at member seminars and through statement mailings.

On the moveGESB successfully relocated to the newly completed David Malcolm Justice Centre in April 2017. As a result of this move GESB has been able to leverage the Government Communications Network (GCN) and gain further benefits through shared services provided by the Department of Finance.

Also in April, GESB’s administrator and provider of the Member Services Centre successfully relocated to the QV1 building at 250 St Georges Terrace.

Acknowledgements I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the GESB Board, Audit and Risk Committee and the Investment Committee members for their dedicated work during the year.

In particular, I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution made by Matt Farrell during his time as a Board member. After twenty-one years of continuous service, Matt retired from the Board during the year. He was replaced by Anne Gisborne.

I would like to acknowledge Howard Rosario who stepped down as CEO of GESB in January 2017. Howard’s outstanding stewardship of GESB over the past five years, leading a substantial reform project, has positioned GESB as an efficient and effective organisation focussed on members.

My sincere thanks and appreciation also go to all GESB staff for their commitment to the organisation and for continuing to work collaboratively with outsourced providers that have seen service standards maintained and, in many cases improved.

John Langoulant

Chair

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During the year, GESB continued to work with the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the State Solicitor’s Office (SS0) to implement both State and Commonwealth superannuation reforms. These included StrongerSuper reforms, and the implementation of SuperStream.

State reformLost and unclaimed superannuation monies

Following extensive consultation amongst Commonwealth and State Governments over recent years, the Government of Western Australia agreed to transfer lost and unclaimed superannuation monies held by public authorities and public sector schemes to the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

GESB reported and remitted unclaimed superannuation monies to the ATO every six months. The threshold value for lost and unclaimed monies increased from $2,000 to $6,000 in October 2016.

Commonwealth reformStrongerSuper is a package of superannuation reforms which will make the superannuation system stronger and more efficient, help to maximise retirement income for members and make the system more user-friendly.

In the twelve months, GESB has continued to progress its implementation of two components of StrongerSuper; MySuper and SuperStream.

MySuper

MySuper is a new and cost effective superannuation product to replace existing default options. MySuper products will enable members, employers, financial advisers, regulators and market analysts to compare funds more easily.

GESB administers State regulated exempt public sector superannuation schemes (EPSSS) and is not required to comply with the Commonwealth’s legislative requirements, including MySuper. However, as outlined in the Heads Of Government Agreement (HOGA) between the Commonwealth and the State, exempt funds broadly comply with the principles of the Commonwealth’s retirement income policy.

As from 1 July 2016, GESB Super’s default ‘Balanced Growth’ plan was relabelled ‘My GESB Super’ plan, while West State Super’s default ‘balanced’ plan, was relabelled as ‘My West State Super’ plan. The name changes recognise that GESB Super and West State Super offer the key features of a My Super product.

SuperStream

The State Policy on SuperStream Data Standards endorsed the Commonwealth Government’s package of measures designed to enhance the back office aspects of superannuation and improve productivity of the superannuation system.

The State Policy position requires WA Public Sector employers to adopt the SuperStream Standards at the payroll level for all superannuation contributions by or before 1 July 2017.

During the year GESB upgraded Employer Online to accept contributions in the SuperStream compliant format and worked closely with employers to ensure they were ready to transition by 1 July 2017.

Superannuation Accounting Standards

As from 1 July 2017 GESB has adopted the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) new Accounting Standard, AASB 1056 Superannuation Entities which is specific to Superannuation entities and replaces AAS 25 Financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans. The new standard was developed to:

• recognise significant changes in the superannuation industry since AAS 25 was issued in 1993

• reflect the substance of the relationship between superannuation entities and members by recognising members’ entitlements as liabilities

• more closely align financial reporting with similar entities, such as Pooled Superannuation Trusts and Managed Investment Schemes.

Superannuation reform

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GESB governance structure

^ The Public Sector Commissioner is the CEO’s Employing Authority under Section 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

Treasurer

GESB Board

Audit and Risk Committee

Investment CommitteeCEO^

Corporate overview

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GESB internal governance policies and procedures

Board charters and codes• Board Charter• Code of Conduct• Audit and Risk Committee Charter• Investment Committee Charter

Board procedures• Director selection and appointment• Fit and proper procedure• Board disclosures of interest procedure

and register• Board delegation of authority

and register• Board expenses policy• Board and executive performance

and evaluation• Gift and Hospitality procedure• Outsourcing policy• Board and Committee Schedules

Corporate proceduresExternal audit (OAG and EY)

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Organisational charters

Internal audit (KPMG)

Organisational procedures

Fund actuary (Mercer) Divisional procedures

Corporate overview Annual Report 2016/17

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The BoardAs a statutory authority, the GESB Board has powers and functions under the State Superannuation Act 2000 (SSA) and is ultimately accountable to the Treasurer.

The Board is responsible for the overall governance and performance of GESB in accordance with the SSA and has responsibility for all matters relating to the operation of GESB.

In governing GESB, the Board sets the values and standards and ensures that GESB’s obligations to its members and other stakeholders are understood and met.

In the course of carrying out its responsibilities, the Board must act honestly, fairly, diligently and, as far as practicable, in the best interests of members.

GESB is not Commonwealth regulated like most other superannuation providers. GESB is a statutory authority, subject to the Heads of Government Agreement (HOGA) between the Commonwealth and the State, and administers exempt public sector superannuation schemes (see page 19).

As a matter of good practice, GESB’s operations are aligned where practicable with industry standards and Commonwealth regulatory requirements.

The role of the MinisterThe Treasurer is the Minister responsible for administering the SSA and regulations.

The Board is accountable to the Treasurer in performing its obligations under the SSA in the best interests of members, as far as practicable.

The Treasurer has a role in matters that affect the financial rights and obligations of the State along with the general operation of GESB. Specific responsibilities of the Treasurer under the SSA include (but are not restricted to):

• issuing Prudential Guidelines for Investments which cover investment strategies and the categories of investments permitted

• approving the appointment of Investment Managers

• issuing reserving guidelines

• guarantor of payment of benefits under any GESB administered scheme

• approving GESB’s Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) and Strategic Development Plan (SDP), and

• directing employers around superannuation practice and procedures.

The Board

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Board appointments and electionsThe Board comprises a Chair, three Employer Directors and three Member Directors.

Directors are appointed or elected under Section 8 of the SSA as follows:

• the Chair is appointed by the Governor on the nomination of the Minister after consultation with representative unions;

• three Directors are appointed by the Governor of the State of Western Australia as Employer Directors;

• three Directors are elected as Member Directors via elections conducted by UnionsWA in accordance with the State Superannuation Regulations 2001, and

• the Chair and Employer Directors are appointed for a term not exceeding five years. Member Directors are elected for a term not exceeding three years.

All GESB Board Directors are eligible for re-appointment or re-election. If a casual vacancy occurs in the office of a Member Director, the Minister may appoint a member to fill the vacancy after consultation with representative unions, until the new Member Director is elected. The Minister may also remove a Director in accordance with Section 6(2) of Schedule 1 to the SSA.

Changes in membership of the Board of DirectorsEffective 8 February 2017, Ms Anne Gisborne was appointed as an Employee Director for a period of three years. She replaced Mr. Matthew Farrell.

The Board Annual Report 2016/17

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Mr Langoulant was appointed to the GESB Board on 2 November 2010 and appointed as Chair of the Board in March 2011 for a term of five years. Mr Langoulant’s appointment has been renewed for a second five-year term, effective 7 March 2016.Mr Langoulant has extensive experience in government and the private sector, including as Under Treasurer of Western Australia.Mr Langoulant’s previous Chief Executive positions were at Oakajee Port & Rail Pty Ltd, Australian Capital Equity and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.Mr Langoulant holds several other Board positions, including Chair of the Telethon Kids Institute, and Chair of the Dampier Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline.In addition, Mr Langoulant consults to Curtin University and Westpac.

Mr Farrell was first elected to the Board on 8 February 1996. His seventh three-year term as a Member Director expired in February 2017. Mr Farrell is a former Vice President and Industrial Advocate of the State School Teachers’ Union of Western Australia. In 2001, he was made a Life Member of the Australian Education Union.Mr Farrell retired in 2004 after a long career as a lecturer in mathematics for Technical and Further Education (TAFE).Mr Farrell holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Diploma of Education and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Physics. He also holds a Company Directors Course Diploma, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Mr Townsing was elected to the Board as a Member Director on 4 July 2012, for a period of three years. Mr Townsing was re-elected for a second term on 17 March 2015, which will expire in July 2018.Mr Townsing is a Senior Developer at the Department of Transport, where his experience extends across systems analysis and design, application development, database administration and design and capacity planning.With more than 20 years’ experience in information technology, Mr Townsing has designed, developed and implemented a range of computer systems while at the Department of Transport, including the Private Boat and Mooring Registration system and its associated revenue management system.In addition to his role at the Department of Transport, Mr Townsing is a serving Community and Public Sector Union/Civil Service Association Councillor and serves on the Public Service Appeals Board.

Ms Gisborne was appointed to the Board as a Member Director in February 2017, for a period of three years. This is her first term serving on the Board.For more than 15 years, Ms Gisbourne was an executive member of the State School Teacher’s Union (SSTWA), which looks after the interests of WA teachers in the workplace and promotes public education to the wider community.Ms Gisborne was President of SSTWA from 2008 to 2013, and was appointed trustee of the organisation as part of this role. While at SSTWA, her responsibilities included executive board compliance, financial management, appointments and management of staff, policy development and strategic planning.Between 2005 and 2013, Ms Gisborne completed two one-year terms as President of Unions WA. During this time, she was also an executive member of the Australian Education Union.Ms Gisborne is currently employed as a teacher at the Education Department of Western Australia, and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Education from the University of Western Australia.

John LangoulantChair(B Econ [Hons])

Members of the Board

Matthew FarrellMember Director (BSc, Dip Ed, MAIP, FAICD)

Glen TownsingMember Director(BAppSc)

Anne GisborneMember Director

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Mr Ellis was first appointed to the Board on 2 November 2010 and is serving for his third three year term as Employer Director, which will expire in October 2019. Mr Ellis is a Barrister at Francis Burt Chambers specialising in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Mr Ellis commenced practicing as a lawyer in 1983 and was a partner at Freehills for more than a decade.Mr Ellis holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence, a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from the University of Western Australia. He also holds a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from Queen Mary College, University of London.Mr Ellis is a Chartered Arbitrator, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and a Fellow of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. He is currently a Senior Sessional Member of the State Administrative Tribunal, a member of the Commonwealth Anti-dumping Review Panel and the Acting Commissioner of the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Ms Nance was appointed to the Board on 7 March 2011 for a period of five years, and has been re-appointed on 7 March 2016 for her second five-year term as Employer Director.Ms Nance is a Partner and Actuary at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), where she heads the national Retirement Incomes and Asset Actuarial Consulting Group.Ms Nance has more than 20 years’ professional experience advising governments, companies and superannuation funds in superannuation, employee benefits, investment consulting, aged care, finance and investment-related work. Ms Nance is also a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation.Ms Nance has a BSc in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Physics and a BA in Statistics from the University of Queensland. She is an Affiliate of the Institute of Actuaries (London), a Member of the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute of Australia.

Ms Clarke was elected to the Board on 2 April 2015 as a Member Director. This is her first term serving the Board.Ms Clarke graduated from the University of Notre Dame, with a double degree in Law (honours) and Human Resource Management.Her professional experience includes working in both the public and private sectors. Ms Clarke is currently a Research Officer for the United Voice WA. Previously Ms Clarke worked as a lawyer for Ashurst Australia and has also held positions at Legal Aid WA and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. She has also completed volunteer work with the Aboriginal Legal Service and the Mental Health Law Centre.

Mr Sciarrone was appointed to the Board on 21 February 2016 as Employer Director for a term of five years.Mr Sciarrone holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (Economics and Finance) from Curtin University.He holds a number of memberships including the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Financial Planning Association, and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).Mr Sciarrone has extensive experience in the investment and wealth management industries, and as a trustee director of private and public sector superannuation funds.Mr Sciarrone is currently the Managing Director of Vantage Wealth Management, the Chairman of the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund and 12 Buckets Inc. (a charitable organisation) as well as a Director of several other private companies.

Members of the Board Annual Report 2016/17

Scott EllisEmployer Director(BJuris, LLB, LLM, Dip Int. Comm. Arb, FCIArb, MAICD)

Catherine NanceEmployer Director (BSc, BA FIAA, F FIN)

Philippa Clarke Member Director

Frank Sciarrone Employer Director

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MeetingsThe Board meets monthly other than in January. The number of meetings attended by each Director during 2016/17 is indicated below.

DirectorMeetings held whilst

a DirectorMeetings attended

John Langoulant, Chair 11 10

Philippa Clarke, Member Director 11 10

Scott Ellis, Employer Director 11 11

Matt Farrell, Member Director (ceased 7 February 2017) 6 6

Anne Gisborne, Employer Director (appointed 8 February 2017) 5 5

Catherine Nance, Employer Director 11 11

Frank Sciarrone, Employer Director 11 10

Glen Townsing, Member Director 11 10

Board committeesThe Board has a number of committees to assist in the discharge of its functions under the SSA. The Chief Executive Officer supports the operation of the following committees and attends to assist their deliberations.

Audit and Risk CommitteeThe Audit and Risk Committee assists GESB to fulfil its statutory, regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities by overseeing GESB’s activities in relation to risk management, compliance, financial management and reporting and the internal and external audit function.GESB’s Audit and Risk Committee provides the Board with assurances that adequate controls and risk management practices are in place across the organisation and are effective in promoting a risk aware culture.The number of meetings attended by each committee member during the twelve 12-month reporting period is indicated in the table below.

MemberMeetings held whilst a committee member

Meetings attended

Matt Farrell (Chair) (ceased 7 February 2017) 3 2

Frank Sciarrone (appointed Chair 8 February 2017) 5 5

Philippa Clarke 5 5

Scott Ellis 5 5

Anne Gisborne, Employer Director (appointed 8 February 2017) 2 2

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Investment CommitteeThe Investment Committee assists the Board in carrying out its responsibility to discharge its statutory, regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities in relation to the prudent management and investment of the assets of the GES Fund.Given the technical nature of GESB’s investment function, the Investment Committee is selected for its high levels of financial and investment expertise.The Investment Committee comprises GESB Board Directors and external appointees; David McMahon and Warren Bird. Mr Langoulant was appointed Chair effective from 21 February 2016. The members of the Investment Committee have sufficient investment expertise to enable the committee to discharge its duties in line with obligations under its Charter.The number of meetings attended by each committee member during the 12-month reporting period is indicated in the table below.

MemberMeetings held whilst a

committee memberMeetings attended

John Langoulant (Chair) 4 4

Warren Bird 4 4

Philippa Clarke (commenced 8 February 2017) 2 2

David McMahon 4 4

Catherine Nance 4 4

Frank Sciarrone 4 4

Glen Townsing (commenced 8 February 2017) 2 1

Corporate Governance and External Relations CommitteeThe Corporate Governance and External Relations Committee was suspended as from 1 July 2016, with all the committee’s duties and obligations being transferred to the GESB Board.

Executive Performance CommitteeThe Executive Performance Committee ceased as from 1 July 2016, with all the committee’s duties and obligations being transferred to the GESB Board.

Members of the Board Annual Report 2016/17

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Corporate governance policy framework Effective corporate governance supports compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. It also provides support to an organisation to do what is right for its stakeholders. This incorporates elements of internal controls, ethics, risk functions, policies and procedures and internal and external audit. It is underpinned by transparent disclosure, effective communication and proper measurement and accountability across the organisation.The Board operates within a corporate governance policy framework that incorporates legislative and regulatory requirements aligned to industry best practice and the Australian Securities Exchange governance principles. The framework reflects GESB’s operating environment as a State authority within the financial services market. GESB operates within the State’s Integrity Framework.In order to be sustainable in this environment, high standards of corporate governance are essential to ensure GESB fulfills State, Commonwealth, industry and regulatory compliance obligations, whilst acting in the best interests of members.In pursuing the Board’s purpose to look after members’ superannuation with excellence, GESB is committed to transparent, high quality and accountable governance. To facilitate this, the Board:• established specialist committees to assist in discharging its legal and statutory

obligations,• granted appropriate delegations to the CEO and relevant business units to enable

the day-to-day operation of the organisation, and• embedded internal and external accountability measures, including

organisational key performance indicators (KPIs) and internal and external audit practices.

The Board and its committees have individual charters and are subject to a Code of Conduct that outlines the practices and processes the Board, individual Directors and committee members adopt to discharge their responsibilities. The Board’s focus on good governance is integrated across the operations of the organisation.

Other governance mattersDirectors’ dutiesIn carrying out its responsibilities, the Board must act honestly, fairly, diligently and, as far as practicable, in the best interests of members.Under Section 5(1) of the Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996 a Board Director of GESB has the same fiduciary relationship to GESB and the same duties to act with loyalty and in good faith as a Director of a company that is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001.Other duties under the Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996 include their duty to:• act honestly in the performance of the functions of their office,• exercise reasonable care and diligence in the performance of their functions,• not make improper use of information acquired by virtue of their position, to

gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for themselves or for any other person or to cause detriment to GESB,

• not make improper use of their position to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for themself or for any other person or to cause detriment to GESB, and

• attend relevant superannuation conferences.These duties are also incorporated in the Board’s Code of Conduct.

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Corporate governance Annual Report 2016/17

Fit and proper standardsThe Board understands the need to have the range of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board to effectively govern GESB. Members of the Board have to demonstrate competencies in a number of areas.Operating standards have been developed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to cover the fitness and propriety of superannuation trustees.To achieve best practice, the Board decided GESB would operate under a similar fit and proper standard for its Board Directors. This policy requires that each Board Director meets certain standards of fitness and propriety on an ongoing basis.The Board’s education program ensures all Directors meet and maintain educational and technical competencies, enabling them to effectively discharge their duties in a knowledgeable and prudent manner and in accordance with the requirements of the Board’s Fit and Proper Policy. The program is agreed annually with each Director and is tailored to meet their individual needs.

Ethical standardsThe Board acknowledges the need for, and the continued maintenance of, high standards of ethical conduct for Directors, management and staff. The Board Directors are required to comply with the GESB Board Charter, and all staff and Board Directors are required to comply with the GESB Code of Conduct.The organisational values of GESB are promoted via a strong communication program, which includes information on its intranet and the incorporation of those values into role descriptions and performance management processes.GESB conducts staff surveys on a quarterly basis to understand to what extent staff perceive that they lived these values.

Material interestsThe Board has procedures in place that sets out the requirements for each Director with regard to the disclosure of interests, including Related Party Interests as required under AASB 124, in order to avoid actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest or duty and to provide guidance for dealing with any conflicts in an open and transparent way.Directors are required to disclose any material or personal interests relevant to the Board or GESB and to abstain from discussions or voting on any issues where their judgement may have been influenced by any material or personal interests in, or duty to, another organisation.The Board manages and monitors any conflicts or potential conflicts. It relies on the honesty and integrity of each of the Directors to ensure individual Directors discharged their duties to the Board.

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Compensation and remunerationDirectors and committee members are entitled to the remuneration and allowances determined by the responsible Minister on the recommendation of the Public Sector Commissioner and endorsed by Cabinet. Superannuation is 9.50%.

Name of board/committee – GESB Board

Position Name Type of remuneration Period of membership Gross / actual remuneration including Superannuation

Chair John Langoulant Annual 12 months $117,866

Member Director Philippa Clarke Annual 12 months $58,933

Employer Director Scott Ellis Annual 12 months $58,933

Member Director Matthew Farrell Annual 8 months $35,737

Member Director Anne Gisborne Annual 5 months No Payment

Employer Director Catherine Nance Annual 12 months $58,933

Employer Director Frank Sciarrone Annual 12 months $58,933

Member Director Glen Townsing Annual 12 months No Payment

Total $389,334

Name of board/committee – Audit and Risk Committee


Chair Matthew Farrell Annual 6 months $3,359

(Chair from 8 February 2017) Frank Sciarrone Annual 12 months $2,180

Member Philippa Clarke Annual 12 months No Payment

Member Scott Ellis Annual 12 months No Payment

Member Anne Gisborne Annual 5 months No Payment

Total $5,539

Name of board/committee – Investment Committee


Chair John Langoulant Annual 12 months $8,862

Member Warren Bird Annual 12 months $13,293

Member Philippa Clarke Annual 5 months $3,488

Member David McMahon Annual 12 months $13,293

Member Catherine Nance Annual 12 months $8,862

Member Frank Sciarrone Annual 12 months $8,862

Member Glen Townsing Annual 5 months No Payment

Total $56,660

In accordance with government policy, Directors who are public sector employees were not paid additional remuneration for sitting on the Board. Mr Townsing, and Ms Gisborne receive no payment as they are public sector employees.

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Risk management

GESB has a considered approach to risk management and its risk management framework sets out GESB’s approach to the identification and management of material risks.

Material operational and strategic risks are managed in accordance with GESB’s risk environment which reflects its internal environment and developments in the wider superannuation industry.

GESB’s risk environment is influenced by State Government policy, the Heads of Government Agreement (HOGA) between the Commonwealth and the State and the requirements of both State and Commonwealth legislation and Regulators.

GESB continues with a program of operational risk reviews focussed on the areas within the organisation with the greatest exposure to risk. This schedule of work assists with the identification of improved controls and assurance activities. This exercise also further embeds GESB’s risk aware culture throughout all areas of the business.

GESB’s Information Security Steering Committee is responsible for ensuring the security of GESB’s information assets. The Committee meets as required to assess, amongst other things, security threats and adequacy of GESB’s control environment. This ensures that GESB remains vigilant to the threat of fraudulent access to members’ benefits and/or identity theft.

GESB also continues to refine and update its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) program to comply with the requirements for Reporting Entities.

Heads of Government Agreement

The State of Western Australia is a signatory to the Heads of Government Agreement (HOGA) with the Commonwealth in respect to the GES schemes. The circumstances surrounding the schemes that GESB administers include the complex nature of the defined benefit schemes, the public accountability of the schemes, the State laws governing the schemes and State prudential and regulatory arrangements.

In recognition of the HOGA circumstances, the Commonwealth agreed to exempt the schemes that GESB administers from the relevant Commonwealth governing legislation for superannuation funds, i.e. the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act).

As a consequence, the SIS Act states that exempt public sector superannuation schemes (EPSSS), such as the schemes that GESB administers, are deemed to be complying superannuation funds for superannuation guarantee purposes under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 and for income tax purposes under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.

In return for these exemptions, WA and the other States who are signatories to the HOGA, have agreed to ensure that members’ accrued benefits are securely protected and the rules of its schemes will conform to the principles of the Commonwealth’s Retirement Income Policy.

The HOGA was updated in 2014 to reflect Commonwealth superannuation reforms since the original HOGA was signed in 1996.

Compliance

GESB operates in a State regulatory environment but adheres to Commonwealth standards where practicable.

GESB’s compliance program was established in accordance with the Australian Standard on Compliance Program AS 3806-2006 and is consistent with Commonwealth regulatory standards and industry good practice.

The compliance framework incorporates specific operating obligations on GESB to ensure compliance with its Act and Regulations, the HOGA, other legislation relevant to State public sector agencies and the unique tax arrangements with both taxed and untaxed schemes operating within the Government Employees Superannuation Fund.

The framework provides mechanisms to ensure that incidents are detected and managed appropriately. Ongoing monitoring and reporting in accordance with the compliance program provides assurance to the Board, executives and other stakeholders that adequate systems and processes are in place and working effectively to ensure GESB and its employees are meeting their legislative obligations and operating in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.

The Compliance Program assists in informing GESB’s risk profile to ensure it adequately reflects the operational environment. GESB monitors its risk and compliance performance against established key performance indicators.

GESB continues to work with Treasury and SSO to assess the impact of Commonwealth superannuation reforms, including StrongerSuper, to ensure GESB continues to meet its obligations under the HOGA.

Corporate governance Annual Report 2016/17

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Investment risk

Risk management is an integral component of GESB’s investment process. GESB manages investment risk by:

• a structured approach to diversification across the major asset classes via a strategic asset allocation framework

• diversification of Investment Managers and investment style within each of the major asset classes, and

• a rigorous Investment Manager review process encompassing due diligence, selection and ongoing review.

GESB does not manage derivatives directly. It’s Investment Managers are permitted to use derivatives within the restrictions of their mandates and the Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments. All of GESB’s Investment Managers are required to provide a Derivative Risk Statement or equivalent statement covering derivative usage in their Risk Management Plan.

Relationship with stakeholdersState Department of Treasury

GESB continues to work with Treasury to ensure the State public sector superannuation fund is effectively managed, and complies with State and Commonwealth standards, as far as practicable. In addition, Treasury and GESB work collaboratively on State and Commonwealth superannuation reform initiatives, see page 7.

Employers

GESB’s Key Account Management (KAM) team meet regularly with senior executives in the public sector to:

• discuss legislative or industry changes that may impact superannuation;

• explain the superannuation obligations of employers under the State Superannuation Regulations 2001

• provide support for ad hoc operational issues arising

• encourage employers to partner with GESB as part of their wellness or employee benefit program to deliver superannuation education services, and

• ensure there is a regular exchange of information between employers and GESB on all superannuation related matters.

GESB also provides assistance to employers’ payroll staff, to ensure timely and efficient contribution data transmission and payment.

A key focus of the KAM team is to engage with regional members through:

• development and implementation of a webinar program providing regional and remote members access to GESB’s information and education seminars

• member seminars held in various regional centres

Unions

The Board comprises seven Directors, including three Member Directors. UnionsWA is responsible for the nominations, elections and appointment of the Member Director positions on the Board. These three Board positions are currently held by nominees from the CPSU/CSA, United Voice and the State School Teachers’ Union of WA.

GESB works with all key public sector unions including those unions that nominate Directors to the Board.

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Acting Chief Executive Officer

Ben Palmer

InvestmentsGeneral Manager –

Investments

Ben PalmerInvestment Strategy

Investment Governance

Finance & Business ServicesGeneral Manager –

Finance & Business Services

Mark Caldwell

Financial and Management Accounting

TaxInvestment Operations

Human ResourcesPremises and Procurement

IT Services and SecurityInternal Communications

Superannuation Services

General Manager – Superannuation Services

Karen HorneSuperannuation Administration

Legal, Risk and ComplianceMember Engagement

Key Account Management

Organisational structure

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Freedom of informationGESB provided members with access to all of their personal and account information. An information statement that provides background on the operations of GESB, a description of the documents held and the way in which the public can access the information were made available on the website and via our Member Services Centre.

GESB’s designated freedom of information officer during the period was:

Ms Vesna Odak, GESB, Level 4, Central Park, 152 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

Disability Services Act 1993 GESB is committed to providing its members with access to information about superannuation options and entitlements, regardless of impairment. This is done through a variety of means including a comprehensive Member Online website, the provision of forms, brochures, fact sheets and feedback forms online and in alternative formats such as audio and large text. Member information seminars are held in physically accessible venues or are available as a webinar. Access information is available through GESB’s accessibility link on the GESB website.

Underpinning this is GESB’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2016-21 (DAIP) which was formalised and implemented in 2011 and recently updated. It is available on GESB’s website and provides a framework for identifying strategies to improve access and inclusion. The Plan details GESB’s disability service priorities to meet our staff, Members’ (and their carers’ and families) needs with physical, intellectual, sensory and cognitive disabilities.

Public interest disclosureGESB’s Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedures continued to be maintained in compliance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003. This facility provided GESB Directors and staff with a confidential means of disclosing public interest information. No public interest disclosures were made in 2016/17.

Compliance with public sector standards GESB has complied with the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management and the Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics.

All Code of Conduct and internal policies were provided to all new GESB staff during induction sessions.

GESB continued to monitor and ensure compliance with standards of ethical conduct by:

• conducting compulsory online compliance training [SAFETRAC] within a rolling 12-month cycle, which encompasses all applicable items specified in the Accountability and Ethical Decision Making Framework. All employees are required to complete nominated online compliance topics each month; and

• having a Code of Conduct in place, to incorporate the official conduct requirements specified under the Public Sector Commissioner’s Instruction No:8.

• During 2016/17, GESB received no breach claims in relation to the Public Sector Standards on Human Resource Management.

Other compliance requirements

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Other compliance requirements Annual Report 2016/17

Number of full time equivalent employees (FTE) as at 30 June 2016 30 June 2017

Permanent public service officers 35.5 34.5

Fixed term public service officers 7.5 4

State Superannuation Act (SSA) employees 1.0 1

Total 44.0 39.5

Health and safety indicators

Indicator Target 2016/17 Actual 2016/17

Number of fatalities 0 0

Lost time injury/disease (LTI/D) 0 (or 10% improvement on the previous three years)

0

Lost time injury severity rate 0 (or 10% the previous three years)

0

Percentage of injured workers returned to work within (i) 13 weeks and (ii) 26 weeks

Greater than or equal to 80% return to work

within 26 weeks

n/a

Percentage of managers trained in occupational safety, health and injury management responsibilities

Greater than or equal to 80%

100%

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The GESB focus is on a preventative approach, consistent with the principal objective of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 to promote and secure safety and health of persons in the workplace. A comprehensive induction process, easily accessible web information and ongoing strategies and initiatives are in place to assist staff safety and well-being.

GESB governance arrangements The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management Framework comprises of the Health, Safety and Well-being Policy issued at Board level.GESB’s business continuity procedures specifically provide for employee safety and well-being through an Emergency Response Plan, along with supporting procedures.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee GESB’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee met regularly with a focus on continuous improvement. The Committee provides a forum for employee OHS concerns and is responsible for administration of hazard and office inspections, incident reporting and the support and training of the GESB Fire Wardens and First Aid Officers. This year the Committee also took a key role in considering and promoting safety issues relating to GESB’s premises move in early 2017.Trained First Aid Practitioners and Fire Wardens There are currently three fully trained First Aid Officers and four Fire Wardens at GESB. All attend regular training updates. They also assisted with safety aspects of GESB’s premises move. Measures to ensure the move was carried out safely were implemented and as a result no staff were injured and no accidents or incidents reported.

Preventative measuresWork environment GESB continues to promote a safe and healthy working environment with a focus on prevention. Following the premises move in March 2017 all employees were provided with sit/stand ergonomic workstations and provided with ergonomic set-up training. Staff participated in a voluntary fire and safety drill, to test ability to descend the building’s flights of stairs from level 30 to the ground. As a result, those identified as having difficulty were provided with alternative options for exiting the building in the event of future drills or evacuations. Well-BeingGESB promotes employees well-being through access to flexible workplace practices, free flu vaccines, fruit in the workplace, paid time off for staff to donate blood and subsidised eye testing and spectacles. Bike lockers and end-of-trip facilities are available for staff who cycle to work.All staff have access to free, independent personal counselling through the ORS Group. Education and trainingInduction All new staff and contractors received a comprehensive induction that included coverage of GESB’s Code of Conduct, OHS policies, grievance resolution processes, DAIP, SAFETRAC and the Employee Assistance Programme. SAFETRACAll staff are required to complete annual refresher training on OHS online as part of GESB’s compliance framework. The SAFETRAC online training covers a suite of topics, including the law, and OHS responsibilities of employers and employees.

Workers compensation GESB has documented procedures for looking after workplace incidents, injuries and Workers Compensation Claims for staff. Trained First Aid Officers are available for first line of assistance for injured staff. All incidents including near misses were monitored and tracked on the HR System, investigated thoroughly by trained staff and measures taken to prevent future incidents.RiskCover, a division of the Insurance Commission of WA, currently manages GESB’s insurance obligations for OHS risk events.

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Equal opportunity employment Equal opportunity performance is measured from the Equity Index figures which are gathered from the Diversity Questionnaire completed by all GESB employees. The index measures the extent to which members represented within the diversity groups outlined below are distributed across the salary levels, including senior management tiers. An equity index of 100 indicates an even distribution across all levels of the organisation.

Diversity groupsGESB 2017

Representation Equity Index

Women 52.2% 93

Culturally diverse 15.2% 109

Indigenous 2.2% 66

Disabilities 2.2% 86

GESB has participated in the Public Sector Commission’s Aboriginal Traineeship Program. GESB is also developing its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Electoral Act 1907GESB incurred the following expenditure on advertising and related market research:

2015/16 2016/17

Advertising agencies

The Brand Agency $12,034 $0

Market research organisations

Painted Dog

Research Solutions$56,076$13,455

$0$43,120

Painted Dog costs cover GESB’s member satisfaction surveys and the annual employer satisfaction survey up to December 2015.Research Solutions replaced Painted Dog as from 1 January 2016 as the provider of member satisfaction surveys and the annual employer satisfaction survey.

Record Keeping Plan Section 19 of the State Records Act 2000 requires GESB to maintain a Record Keeping Plan approved by the State Records Commission. The Record Keeping Plan and associated training was revised in 2015 as part of a routine efficiency and effectiveness review of GESB’s recordkeeping systems. Recordkeeping training and compliance with Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures is monitored on a six-monthly basis for all staff. Recordkeeping training continues to be undertaken for all new staff via an induction program which incorporates the GESB Information Management Policy.

Unauthorised use of credit cards Officers of GESB hold corporate credit cards where their functions warrant usage of this facility. GESB’s Purchase Card Policy specifies the use of, eligibility, responsibilities and restrictions for these cards. During the period one GESB card holder inadvertently utilised the corporate credit card for a personal purchase, immediately notified the Chief Finance Officer of this honest mistake and made settlement of the personal amount.

2017 $

Aggregate amount of personal use expenditure for the reporting period 27

Aggregate amount of personal use expenditure settled within 5 working days 27

Aggregate amount of personal use expenditure settled outside 5 working days 0

Aggregate amount of personal use expenditure outstanding at balance date 0

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The accompanying Financial Statements of the Government Employees Superannuation Board (the ‘Fund’ or ‘GESB’), have been prepared in compliance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 from proper accounts and records, to present fairly the financial transactions for the financial year ended 30 June 2017, and the financial position as at 30 June 2017.

At the date of signing, we are not aware of any circumstances which would render any particulars included in the financial statements misleading or inaccurate.

M Caldwell Chief Finance Officer

5 September 2017

F Sciarrone JL Langoulant Director Chair

5 September 2017 5 September 2017

Certification of the financial statements

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Financial statements Annual Report 2016/17

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016NOTE $’000 $’000

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 27 103,155 66,382

Receivables 9 594,228 479,385

Employer - sponsor receivables 10 4,270,875 4,380,278

Investments

Cash and term deposits 8 4,412,104 4,521,388

Australian equities 8 3,812,148 3,363,095

International equities 8 7,245,688 6,539,593

Units in unit trusts 8 3,454,239 3,053,846

Other interest-bearing securities 8 5,880,184 4,877,724

Derivative assets 8 219,698 182,481

Plant and equipment 11 - 144

Intangible assets 12 387 59

Total assets 29,992,706 27,464,375

Liabilities

Derivative liabilities 8 (94,642) (97,939)

Payables 13 (355,969) (193,273)

Provision for employee benefits 14 (1,229) (1,235)

Provision for post-employment benefits 15 (1,669) (1,832)

Interest bearing loans 16 (222,226) (275,237)

Income tax payable 18 (39,237) (40,260)

Deferred tax liabilities 18 (20,489) (20,460)

TOTAL LIABILITIES EXCLUDING MEMBER BENEFITS (735,461) (630,236)

Net assets available for member benefits 29,257,245 26,834,139

Member benefits

Defined contribution member liabilities 3 (21,901,152) (19,436,420)

Defined benefit member liabilities 4 (6,683,085) (6,789,038)

Total member benefits (28,584,237) (26,225,458)

Net assets 673,008 608,681

Reserves

Other Reserves 17 (120,449) (110,151)

Operational Risk Reserve 17 (89,226) (87,222)

Defined Benefits that are Over Funded (463,333) (411,308)Total reserves (673,008) (608,681)

This statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2017

2017 2016NOTE $’000 $’000

Income

Interest 19 254,058 235,740

Dividend revenue 19 315,642 300,843

Distributions 19 145,451 98,281

Changes in assets measured at fair value 19 1,305,667 (5,187)

Other investment income 19 850 1,066

Changes in loans measured at fair value 16 9,701 4,907

Other income 20 10,275 14,734

Total income 2,041,644 650,384

Administration expenses 21 (43,276) (43,594)

Investment expenses 19 (67,813) (55,129)

Depreciation and amortisation 22 (350) (290)

Loan interest expenses 16 (16,023) (19,045)

Total expenses (127,462) (118,058)

Net result from operating activities 1,914,182 532,326

Net benefits allocated to defined contribution member accounts (1,986,123) (750,571)

Net change in defined benefit member liabilities 301,134 241,468

Net result before income tax 229,193 23,223

Income tax expense/(benefit) 18 10,182 (9,614)

Net result after income tax 219,011 32,837


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Statement of changes in member benefits for the year ended 30 June 2017DC DB

Members $’000

Members $’000

Total $’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2016 19,436,420 6,789,038 26,225,458

Contributions:

Employer 967,191 536,176 1,503,367 Member 1,009,636 51,935 1,061,571

Transfer from other superannuation plans 266,348 - 266,348 Government co-contributions 4,266 - 4,266

Income tax on contributions (150,079) - (150,079)Net after tax contributions 2,097,362 588,111 2,685,473Benefits to members/beneficiaries (1,554,780) (394,337) (1,949,117)

Insurance premiums charged to member accounts (101,715) - (101,715)Death and disability insurance benefits credited to member accounts 46,880 - 46,880

Reserves allocated to/(from) members:

General reserve (9,138) - (9,138)

WSS Government Guaranteed Payment Reserve - 1,407 1,407

Net benefits allocated to defined contribution member accounts, comprising:

Net investment income 2,018,186 - 2,018,186

Administration fees (32,063) - (32,063)

Net change in defined benefit member accrued benefits - (301,134) (301,134)Closing balance as at 30 JUNE 2017 21,901,152 6,683,085 28,584,237

DC Members

$’000

DB Members

$’000Total

$’000Opening balance as at 1 July 2015 18,246,515 6,817,371 25,063,886

Contributions:

Employer 958,579 590,251 1,548,830

Member 839,742 57,845 897,587

Transfer from other superannuation plans 253,340 - 253,340

Government co-contributions 5,268 - 5,268

Income tax on contributions (153,614) - (153,614)Net after tax contributions 1,903,315 648,096 2,551,411

Benefits to members/beneficiaries (1,413,653) (438,130) (1,851,783)

Insurance premiums charged to to member accounts (92,605) - (92,605)

Death and disability insurance benefits credited to member accounts 51,000 - 51,000

Reserves allocated to/(from) members:

General reserve (8,723) - (8,723)

WSS Government Guaranteed Payment Reserve - 3,169 3,169

Net benefits allocated to defined contribution member accounts, comprising:

Net investment income 782,052 - 782,052

Administration fees (31,481) - (31,481)

Net change in defined benefit member accrued benefits - (241,468) (241,468)Closing balance as at 30 June 2016 19,436,420 6,789,038 26,225,458


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Statement of changes in reserves for the year ended 30 June 2017

Unallocated surplus

$’000

Other reserves

$’000

Operational risk reserve

$’000

Total reserves

$’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2016 411,308 110,151 87,222 608,681

Transfer (to)/from defined contribution member accounts - 7,731 - 7,731

Movement in WATC loan recoverable from State (53,011) - - (53,011)

Movement in employer-sponsor receivables (109,404) - - (109,404)

Net result 214,440 2,567 2,004 219,011

Closing balance as at 30 June 2017 463,333 120,449 89,226 673,008

Unallocated surplus

$’000

Other

reserves $’000

Operational risk reserve

$’000

Total reserves

$’000Opening balance as at 1 July 2015 448,447 102,106 85,212 635,765

Transfer (to)/from defined contribution member accounts - 5,554 - 5,554

Movement in WATC loan recoverable from State (45,327) - - (45,327)

Movement in employer-sponsor receivables (20,148) - - (20,148)

Net result 28,336 2,491 2,010 32,837

Closing balance as at 30 June 2016 411,308 110,151 87,222 608,681


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Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2017

2017 2016NOTE $’000 $’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Interest received 305,043 241,806

Dividends received 314,615 299,315

Distributions received 145,004 97,175

Insurance recoveries 46,809 51,003

Administration expenses (42,485) (43,611)

Investment expenses (60,851) (55,479)

Insurance premiums (99,942) (92,606)

Other investment income 850 1,066

Other income 10,343 14,753

Income tax refund/(paid) 13,709 (16,095)

Net cash inflows from operating activities 27 633,095 497,327

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of investments (22,705,839) (21,314,468)

Proceeds from sale of investment 21,461,823 20,160,259

Purchase of plant and equipment (147) (2)

Purchase of intangible assets (387) -

Net cash outflows from investing activities (1,244,550) (1,154,211)

Cash flows from financing activities

Employer contributions 1,502,435 1,561,534

Member contributions 1,061,306 897,135

Transfers from other superannuation plans received 266,348 253,340

Government co-contributions received 4,266 5,268

Benefits paid to members (1,951,861) (1,855,535)

Income tax paid on contributions received (174,933) (132,233)

Repayment of loans and borrowings (59,333) (59,464)

Net cash inflows from financing activities 648,228 670,045

Net increase in cash 36,773 13,161

Cash at beginning of the financial year 66,382 53,221

Cash at the end of the financial year 27 103,155 66,382



Note 1: Statement of significant accounting policies 33

Note 2: Scheme information 45

Note 3: Defined contribution member liabilities 46

Note 4: Defined benefit member liabilities 47

Note 5: Defined benefit schemes that are over funded 49

Note 6: Guaranteed benefits 50

Note 7: Employer funding arrangement 50

Note 8: Fair value of financial instruments 52

Note 9: Receivables 58

Note 10: Employer-sponsor receivables 59

Note 11: Plant and equipment 60

Note 12: Intangible assets 61

Note 13: Payables 62

Note 14: Provision for employee benefits 63

Note 15: Provision for post-employment benefits 64

Note 16: Interest bearing loans 70

Note 17: Reserves 71

Note 18: Income tax 72

Note 19: Investment revenue and expenses 74

Note 20: Other income 75

Note 21: Administration expenses 76

Note 22: Depreciation and amortisation 77

Note 23: Employee benefits expense 78

Note 24: Auditor’s remuneration 78

Note 25: Remuneration of senior officers 79

Note 26: Remuneration of members of the board and investment committee 80

Note 27: Cash flow statement reconciliation 81

Note 28: Financial risk management objectives and policies 82

Note 29: Scheme financial reporting 92

Note 30: Insurance 95

Note 31: Commitments and contingent liabilities 96

Note 32: Related party transactions 97

Note 33: Explanatory statement 98

Note 34: Summary of actuarial report 100

Note 35: Write-offs 101

Note 36: Significant events after balance date 101

INDEX OF NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

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A) Basis of preparationGovernment Employees Superannuation Board (the ‘Fund’ or ‘GESB’) is a not-for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing financial statements.

The financial statements are a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), as applied by the Treasurer’s Instructions (TI) and the State Superannuation Act 2000 (SSA). Several of these accounting standards are modified by the TI to vary application, disclosure, format and wording.

The Financial Management Act 2006 and the TI are legislative provisions governing the preparation of financial statements and take precedence over Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the AASB. The modifications are intended to fulfil the requirements of general application to the public sector, together with the need for greater disclosure and to satisfy accountability requirements. If any such modification has a material or significant financial effect upon the reported results, details of that modification and where practicable, the resulting financial effect, are disclosed in individual notes to these financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements have been consistently applied throughout all periods presented, unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000), unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of the Government Employees Superannuation Board on 5 September 2017.

b) Adoption of AASB 1056AASB 1056 Superannuation Entities (‘AASB 1056’) is applicable retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2016. The Fund has applied the requirements of AASB 1056 for the first time in the current financial year.

The adoption of AASB 1056 has resulted in:

• The presentation format of the financial statements changed from two primary statements to five. Under AAS 25 Financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans (‘ASS 25’), the Fund presented the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Statement of Net Assets. Whereas under AASB 1056, the Fund is required to prepare the following statements for the first time;

– Statement of Financial Position; – Income Statement; – Statement of Changes in Member Benefits; – Statement of Changes in Reserves; and – Statement of Cash Flows.

• Changes to the measurement of assets and liabilities from ‘net market value’ to ‘fair value’ with the exception of member liabilities, tax assets and liabilities, and employer-sponsor receivables. The difference between ‘fair value’ and ‘net market value’ is the disposal costs. Under AAS 25, ‘net market value’ measurement required the disposal costs to be deducted from the investment valuation. Under ‘fair value’ measurement, the investment valuation should not be adjusted for the disposal costs;

• Recognition of employer-sponsor receivables for defined benefit schemes. The employer-sponsor receivables is the amount of shortfall between the liability for accrued benefits and the fair value of the net assets available to meet that liability;

• Both defined contribution and defined benefit member liabilities will be recognised and measured as liabilities on the face of the Statement of Financial Position for the amount of the accrued benefits; and

• Contributions, rollovers and other inward transfers and benefits paid to members are not in the nature of income or expenses, and are presented in the Statement of Changes in Member Benefits.

The Fund has applied AASB 1056 retrospectively from the start of the comparative period beginning 1 July 2015.

The adoption of AASB 1056 had the following impact on the Statement of Financial Position at the transition date of 1 July 2016 for the year ended 30 June 2015:

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Note 1: Statement of significant accounting policies

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As previously reported as at

30 June 2016 $’000

Transition adjustment

$’000

Restated total as at 30 June

2016 $’000

Description

Financial instruments

Change in measurement from net market value to fair value:

Cash and term deposits 4,535,680 (14,292) 4,521,388 Australian equities 3,378,579 (15,484) 3,363,095

International equities 6,539,303 290 6,539,593

Units in unit trusts 3,056,144 (2,298) 3,053,846

Other interest-bearing securities 4,914,798 (37,074) 4,877,724

Derivative assets 182,737 (256) 182,481

Derivative liabilities (98,287) 348 (97,939)

Investment receivables 96,637 98,043 194,680

Sub Total 22,605,591 29,277 22,634,868

Receivables

Recognition of employer-sponsor receivables - 4,380,278 4,380,278

WATC loan recoverable from State - 275,237 275,237Member benefits

Member benefits recognised as liabilities rather than equity:

Defined contribution member liabilities - 19,436,420 19,436,420

Defined benefit member liabilities - 6,789,038 6,789,038

Equity

Member benefits recognised as liabilities rather than equity:

Member benefits 21,545,274 (21,545,274) -

Fund net financial position 406,699 (406,699) -

Defined benefits that are over funded - 411,308 411,308

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The adoption of AASB 1056 had the following impact on the Income Statement at the transition date of 1 July 2016 for the year ended 30 June 2016:

As previously reported for

year ended 30 June 2016

$’000

Transition adjustment

$’000

Restated total for year ended

30 June 2016 $’000

Description

Net result before income tax previously reported 1,314,686 1,314,686

Change in measurement from net market value to fair value:

Changes in investment measured at fair value 29,277 29,277

Contributions, rollovers and other inward transfers and benefits paid to members are transferred to the Statement of Changes in Member Benefits:

Employee contributions (1,548,830) (1,548,830)

Members contributions (897,587) (897,587)

Transfers from other superannuation funds (253,340) (253,340)

Government co-contributions (5,268) (5,268)

Benefits to members/beneficiaries 1,851,783 1,851,783

Insurance premiums 92,605 92,605

Death and disability benefits (51,000) (51,000)Net result from operating activities 1,314,686 (782,360) 532,326

Benefits allocated to member accounts (509,103) (509,103)Net result before income tax 1,314,686 (1,291,463) (23,223)

Income tax expense/(benefit) 144,000 144,000

Income tax on contributions transferred to the Statement of Changes in Member Benefits (153,614) (153,614)Sub-total 144,000 (153,614) (9,614)

Net result after income tax 1,170,686 (1,137,849) 32,837

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c) New Accounting Standards and InterpretationsThe Fund applied for the first time certain standards and amendments which are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2016. Apart from AASB 1056, the adoption of these standards and amendments has not had any significant financial impact on the financial statements.

The new and revised standards and amendments thereof and interpretations effective for the current financial year that are relevant to the Fund included:

• AASB 2014-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation. The effective date of the standard is on or after 1 January 2016.

• AASB 2015-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101. The effective date of the standard is on or after 1 January 2016.

• AASB 2015-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception. The effective date of the standard is on or after 1 January 2016.

• AASB 2015-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Extending Related Party Disclosures to Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities. The effective date of the standard is on or after 1 July 2016.

Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued, but not yet effective The Fund cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard unless specifically permitted by TI1101 Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements. Therefore, the Fund will adopt any Standards which have been issued and are applicable from their operative date.

The impact of these Standards and Interpretations has been assessed and to the extent applicable to the Fund are outlined in the table below. Standards that are not expected to have a material impact on the Fund have not been included.

Accounting standard

Application date periods beginning

on/afterApplication

date to GESB

AASB 16 Leases

The key features of AASB 16 in relation to lessee accounting are as follows:• Lessees are required to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than

12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value.• Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. The

measurement includes non-cancellable lease payments (including inflation-linked payments), and also includes payments to be made in optional periods if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease.

• AASB 16 contains disclosure requirements for lessees.The new standard will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The Fund is in the process of assessing the impact of the Standard.

1 January 2019 1 July 2019

AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities

AASB 1058 and AASB 2016-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Australian Implementation Guidance for Not-for-Profit (NFP) Entities will defer income recognition in some circumstances for NFP entities, particularly where there is a performance obligation or any other liability. In addition, certain components in an arrangement, such as donations, may be separated from other types of income and recognised immediately. The Standard also expands the circumstances in which NFP entities are required to recognise income for goods and services received for consideration that is significantly less than the fair value of the asset principally to enable the entity to further its objectives (discounted goods and services), including for example, peppercorn leases.AASB 1004 Contributions is also amended, with many of its requirements being revised and relocated AASB 1058. The scope of AASB 1004 is effectively limited to address issues specific to government entities and contributions by owners in a public sector entity context.


AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

This Standard replaces all existing revenue requirements in Australian Accounting Standards, unless another standard is applied, such as AASB 117 or AASB 16 Leases. The Standard introduces a single revenue recognition model based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service transfers to a customer – so the notion of control replaces the existing notion of risks and rewards. The Standard permits a modified retrospective approach for the adoption. Under this approach entities will recognise transitional adjustments in retained earnings on the date of initial application (e.g. 1 July 2017), without restating the comparative period. They will only need to apply the new rules to contracts that are not completed as of the initial application.AASB 2016-7 amends the effective date of AASB 15 for not-for-profit entities so that it is required to be applied by such entities for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 instead of 1 January 2018. The adoption to this Standard has no material financial impact.


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Accounting standard

Application date periods beginning

on/afterApplication

date to GESB

AASB 9 Financial Instruments

This Standard supersedes AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, introducing a number of changes, which includes a model for classification and measurement, a single, forward-looking “expected loss” impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting.The Fund does not expect the introduction of revised rules around hedge accounting and impairment have a significant impact on the recognition and measurement of financial instruments as they are currently carried at fair value through profit or loss. The derecognition rules have not changed from the previous requirements, and the Fund does not apply hedge accounting. The adoption to this Standard should not impact the accounting of the Fund.


AASB Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration

The Interpretation clarifies that in determining the spot exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) on the derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which an entity initially recognises the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, then the entity must determine a date of the transactions for each payment or receipt of advance consideration. The adoption of this Standard should not have a material financial impact.


AASB 2017-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transfers of Investment Property, Annual Improvements 2014-2016 Cycle and Other Amendments

The amendments clarify certain requirements in: – AASB 1 First-time Adoption of Australian Accounting Standards – deletion of exemptions for first-time

adopters and addition of an exemption arising from AASB Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration.

– AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities – clarification of scope. – AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures – measuring an associate or joint venture at

fair value. – AASB 140 Investment Property – change in use.The adoption of this Standard should not have a material financial impact.


AASB 2016-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses [AASB 112]

This Standard amends AASB 112 Income Taxes ( July 2004) and AASB 112 Income Taxes (August 2015) to clarify the requirements on recognition of deferred tax assets for unrealised losses on debt instruments measured at fair value. The adoption to this Standard should not have a material financial impact.


AASB 2016-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107

This Standard amends AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows (August 2015) to require entities preparing financial statements in accordance with Tier 1 reporting requirements to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes. There is no financial impact resulting from the amendments in the standard.


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Other Significant Accounting Policies

d) ConsolidationThe Fund is an investment entity and, as such, does not consolidate the entities it controls. Instead, interests in subsidiaries are classified as fair value through profit or loss and measured at fair value.

e) Financial assets and liabilities

(a) Classification

The Fund classifies its financial assets and financial liabilities into the categories below in accordance with AASB 139.

Financial assets and liabilities held for trading

These assets are acquired principally for the purpose of generating a profit from short-term fluctuation in price. All derivatives are classified as held for trading. Derivative financial instruments entered into by the Fund do not meet the hedge accounting criteria as defined by AASB 139. Consequently, hedge accounting is not applied by the Fund.

Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition

These financial assets are designated on the basis that they are part of a group of financial assets which are managed and have their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with risk management and investment strategies of the Fund.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The Fund includes in this category short-term receivables.

Other financial liabilities

This category includes all financial liabilities other than those classified at fair value through profit or loss. Other financial liabilities are measured at their nominal amounts. Amounts are generally settled within 30 days of being recognised as other financial liabilities. Given the short-term nature of other financial liabilities, the nominal amount approximates fair value.

(b) Recognition

The Fund recognises a financial asset or financial liability when, and only when, it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace are recognised on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset.

(c) Derecognition

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognised where:

i. The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or

ii. The Fund has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and

iii. Either (a) the Fund has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Fund has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

The Fund derecognises a financial liability when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.

(d) Initial measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in the Statement of Financial Position at fair value. All transaction costs for such instruments are recognised directly in Income Statement.

Loans and receivables and financial liabilities (other than those classified at fair value through profit or loss) are measured initially at their fair value plus any directly attributable incremental costs of acquisition or issue.

For financial assets and liabilities where the fair value at initial recognition does not equal the transaction price, the Fund recognises the difference in the income statement, unless specified otherwise.

(e) Subsequent measurement

After initial measurement, the Fund measures financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Subsequent changes in the fair value of those instruments are recorded as ‘changes in assets measured at fair value’ through the Income Statement.

f) Fair value measurementFair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

• In the principal market for the asset or liability, or

• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to/by the Fund.

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The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

The Fund uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 8.

g) Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents in the Statement of Financial Position 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 short-term deposits as defined above.

h) Receivables and payablesReceivables are carried at nominal amounts which approximate fair value. Receivables, excluding investments, are normally have a term of seven to 14 days. An allowance for uncollectible amounts is only made where there is objective evidence that the debt will not be collected. Objective evidence may include indications that the debtor or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation and observable data indicating that there is a measureable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

Investment receivables are comprised of investment revenue receivables and with holding tax reclaims and unsettled sales proceed on the investment portfolio at the reporting date.

Payables are carried at nominal amounts which approximate fair value. Payables, excluding investments, represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Fund prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid when the Fund becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods or services. Payables are normally settled on 30 day terms.

Investment payables are comprised of unsettled buy orders on the investment portfolio at the reporting date.

i) Plant and equipment Plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are carried at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, which is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value.

Plant and equipment is depreciated using the straight line method over their expected useful life ranging from four to 11 years, depending on the nature and use of the asset. The useful life is reviewed periodically, and adjusted where necessary to ensure the remaining useful life continues to be appropriate.

Items costing less than $5,000 are expensed in the year of acquisition.

Derecognition

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use.

Impairment of assets

Plant and equipment is tested for any indication of impairment at each reporting date. Where there is an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated. Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the asset is written down to the recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised. Unless an asset has been identified as a surplus asset, the recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and the depreciated replacement cost.

The risk of impairment is generally limited to circumstances where an asset’s depreciation is materially understated or where the replacement cost is falling. Each relevant class of assets is reviewed annually to verify that the accumulated depreciation reflects the level of consumption or expiration of the asset’s future economic benefits and to evaluate any impairment risk from falling replacement costs.

j) Intangible assets All acquired and internally developed intangible assets are initially measured at cost.

The cost model is applied for subsequent measurement requiring the asset to be carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses, which is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value.

Amortisation for intangible assets with finite useful lives is calculated for the period of the expected benefit (estimated useful life) on the straight line basis using rates which are reviewed annually. All intangible assets controlled by the Fund have a finite useful life and zero residual value. The expected useful lives for each class of intangible asset are:

Computer software costs 3-5 years

Computer software development projects 3-5 years

The useful lives are reviewed periodically, and adjusted where necessary to ensure the remaining useful life continues to be appropriate.

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Computer software costs

Where the computer software is an integral part of the related hardware, it is treated as plant and equipment. Where the computer software is not an integral part of the related hardware, it is treated as an intangible asset.

Computer Software Development Projects

The costs for computer software development projects are expensed when they are incurred unless they relate to acquisition and/or development of an asset when they may be capitalised and amortised. Costs in relation to feasibility studies during the planning phase of a project and training costs after implementation of the software system are expensed. Costs incurred in developing the system specifications and implementation, to the extent that they represent future economic benefits that can be reliably measured, are accumulated as “Works in Progress” until the asset is finalised and in production, at which time costs are capitalised and amortised over their estimated useful life.

Impairment of assets

Intangible assets are tested for any indication of impairment at each reporting date. Where there is an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated. Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the asset is written down to the recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised in the Income Statement. As the Fund is a not-for-profit entity, the recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and the amortised replacement cost.

The risk of impairment is generally limited to circumstances where an asset’s amortisation is materially understated or where the replacement cost is falling. Each relevant class of assets is reviewed annually to verify that the accumulated amortisation reflects the level of consumption or expiration of the asset’s future economic benefits and to evaluate any impairment risk from falling replacement costs.

Intangible assets with a an indefinite useful life and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at each reporting date irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment.

k) Benefits payableBenefits payable are valued at fair value which comprise the entitlements of members who ceased employment prior to the year-end but had not been paid at that time. Benefits payable are settled within the industry standard of 30 days.

I) ProvisionsProvisions are liabilities of uncertain timing and amount. The Fund only recognises a provision where there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and when the outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.

Provision – employee benefits

Annual leave and long service leave

All annual leave and long service leave provisions are in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period.

Annual leave is not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting period and is therefore considered to be ‘other long-term employee benefits’. The annual leave liability is recognised and measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Long service leave is not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting period and is therefore recognised and measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

When assessing expected future payments, consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels including non-salary components such as employer superannuation contributions, as well as the experience of employee departures and periods of service. The expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

The provision for annual leave is classified as a current liability as the Fund does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the end of the reporting period.

Unconditional long service leave provisions are classified as current liabilities as the Fund does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the end of the reporting period. Pre-conditional and conditional long service leave provisions are classified as non-current liabilities because the Fund has an unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability until the employee has completed the requisite years of service.

Superannuation

The Fund’s employees are eligible to receive superannuation under one of the schemes established under the State Superannuation Act 2000.

Eligible employees contribute to the Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme closed to new members since 1987, or the Gold State Superannuation Scheme (GSS), a defined benefit lump sum scheme closed to new members since 1995.

Employees commencing employment prior to 16 April 2007 who were not members of either the Pension Scheme or the GSS became non-contributory members of the West State Superannuation Scheme (WSS). Employees commencing employment on or after 16 April 2007 became members of the GESB Super Scheme (GESB Super). From 30 March 2012, existing members of the WSS or GESB Super and new employees have been able to choose their preferred superannuation fund provider. The Fund contributes to the schemes or other fund providers on behalf of employees in compliance with the Commonwealth Government’s

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Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. Contributions to these accumulation schemes extinguish the Fund’s liability for superannuation charges in respect of employees who are not members of the Pension Scheme or GSS.

The Pension Scheme and the pre-transfer benefit for employees who transferred to GSS are defined benefit schemes. These benefits are wholly unfunded and the liabilities for future payments are provided at the end of the reporting period. The liabilities under these schemes have been calculated separately for each scheme annually by the Actuary using the projected unit credit method.

The expected future payments are discounted to present value using market yields at the end of the reporting period on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

The current service superannuation charge is paid by the Fund to GSS, WSS, and GESB Super. The liabilities for current service superannuation charges under GSS, WSS, and GESB Super are extinguished by the concurrent payment of employer contributions to these schemes.

WSS and GESB Super are defined contribution schemes. GSS is a defined benefit scheme for the purposes of employees and whole-of-government reporting. However, the Fund’s perspective, apart from the transfer benefits, it is a defined contribution plan under AASB 119.

Provisions – other

Employment on-costs

Employment on-costs, including workers’ compensation insurance, fringe benefits tax and payroll tax, are not employee benefits and are recognised as liabilities and expenses when the employment to which they relate has occurred.

m) Accrued salaries Accrued salaries represent the amount due to staff but unpaid at the end of the financial year, as the end of the last pay period for that financial year does not coincide with the end of the financial year. Accrued salaries are settled within a few days of the financial year end. The Fund considers the carrying amount of accrued salaries to be equivalent to the fair value.

n) Revenue recognition Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Fund and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is received. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duty. The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Changes in fair value

Changes in the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities are calculated as the difference between the fair value at sale, or at balance date, and the fair value at the previous valuation point. All changes are recognised in the

Income Statement.

Interest

Interest revenue on cash and other financial assets carried at fair value is recorded according to the terms of the contract and is recognised in the Income Statement.

Dividends and distributions

Dividend and distribution revenue is recognised when the Fund’s right to receive payment is established. Revenue is presented gross of any non-recoverable withholding taxes, which are disclosed separately as tax expense in the Income Statement.

Contributions and transfers in

Contributions and transfers in are recognised when control of the asset has been attained and are recorded, gross of any tax, in the period to which they relate.

Group life insurance recoveries

Insurance claim amounts are recognised where the insurer has agreed to pay the claim lodged.

o) Income tax The Commonwealth Income Tax Assessment Regulations 1997 confirm that schemes established by section 29 of the State Superannuation Act 2000 are to be constitutionally protected. The following schemes administered by the Fund are constitutionally protected and therefore exempt from income tax:

• Pension Scheme (including Provident Account)

• Gold State Super

• West State Super

Retirement products were introduced for members as taxed schemes within the Fund and are subject to income tax.

Retirement Income Allocated Pension commenced on 19 March 2003 and is a complying superannuation fund under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and accordingly is concessionally taxed.

Retirement Income Term Allocated Pension commenced on 17 December 2004 and is a complying superannuation fund under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and accordingly is concessionally taxed.

GESB Super and GESB Super - Retirement Access are complying superannuation funds under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and accordingly are concessionally taxed. All further references in the financial statements to GESB Super include both schemes.

The Fund apportions investment income and expenses to the taxed and non-taxed schemes of the Fund on the basis of the proportion of funds under management. Other expenses are apportioned on the basis of actual or allocated cost.

Income tax in the Income Statement for the year comprises current and deferred tax.

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year using the concessional tax rate of 15% for the Fund income and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

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Current tax assets and liabilities 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 reporting date.Deferred income tax is recognised on all temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.Deferred income tax liabilities 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 the taxable profit or loss.

• When the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences and carry-forward unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that a taxable surplus will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry-forward 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.

• In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint ventures, in which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable surplus will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised.Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable surplus will allow the deferred tax assets to be recovered.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 reporting date.Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

p) Superannuation expense The superannuation expense of the defined benefit plans is made up of the following elements: • Current service cost; • Interest cost (unwinding of the discount); • Actuarial gains and losses; and • Past service cost.Actuarial gains and losses of the defined benefit plans are recognised immediately as income or expense in profit or loss. The superannuation expense of the defined contribution plans is recognised as and when the contributions fall due.

q) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except: • When the GST incurred on a sale or purchase of assets

or services is not payable to or recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the revenue or the expense item or as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset, as applicable; or

• When 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 Statement of Financial Position. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows.

r) Leases The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Fund is classified as a finance lease. An operating lease is a lease other than a finance lease.Finance leases are capitalised at the commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased item or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognised in finance costs in the Income Statement. A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Fund will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.Operating lease payments are recognised as an operating expense in the Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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s) Investments in controlled entities The Fund is the sole unit-holder of the Global Private Equity Fund with registered address of Level 1, 575, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000.

Global Private Equity Fund provides exposure to companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. These may be start-up companies, but are often more established firms. Common strategies in private equity include leveraged buyouts, venture capital and growth capital. Private equity strategies are typically illiquid, meaning the investment may not be exited as quickly as investments that trade on public stock exchanges. Global Private Equity Fund does not control any subsidiaries. The Fund receives income in the form of distributions from the unconsolidated subsidiary, and there are no significant restrictions on the transfer of funds from this entity to the Fund. The Fund did not provide support to Global Private Equity Fund in the current year (2016: Nil). The Fund has no contractual commitments or current intentions to provide any financial or other support to its unconsolidated subsidiary (2016: Nil).

t) Superannuation contribution surcharge The Superannuation Laws Amendment (Abolition of Surcharge) Act 2005 abolishes both the superannuation contributions surcharge and the termination payments surcharge in respect of superannuation contributions and certain termination payments made or received on or after 1 July 2005. Assessments for surcharge in respect of contributions and payments for the year ended 30 June 2005 and prior years will continue to be issued and remain payable.

Superannuation contribution surcharge is levied on surchargeable contributions for a relevant year on the basis of the individual member’s adjusted taxable income for that year. The liability for the superannuation contribution surcharge is recognised when the assessment is received, as the Fund considers this is when it can be reliably measured.

The superannuation surcharge liability recognised by the Fund has been charged to the relevant members’ accounts.

u) Foreign currency The functional and presentation currency of the Fund is Australian dollars, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates. The Fund’s performance is evaluated and its liquidity managed in Australian dollars. Therefore, the Australian dollar is considered as the currency that most faithfully represents the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions.

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency spot rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at rates different from those at which they were translated on initial recognition during the period or in a previous financial report, are recognised in the Income Statement in the period in which they arise.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate as at the date of the initial transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

v) Member liabilitiesMember liabilities are measured at the amount of accrued benefits.

Defined benefit member liabilities are measured as the amount of investments that would be needed as at the reporting date to yield future net cash inflows that would be sufficient to meet accrued benefits as at that date when they are expected to fall due.

Defined contribution member liabilities are measured as the amount of member account balances as at the reporting date.

Liability for accrued benefitsAccrued benefits are the benefits that the Fund is committed to provide in the future in respect of the membership at reporting date.

The liability represents the Fund’s present obligation to pay benefits to members and other beneficiaries and has been calculated on the present value of expected future payments arising from membership of the Fund up to reporting date. For the defined benefit schemes the liability are measured as the amount of a portfolio of investments that would be needed as at the reporting date to yield future net cash inflows that would meet accrued benefits when they are expected to fall due. For defined contribution schemes, the liability has been calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and the carrying amount of non-interest bearing liabilities at reporting date.

The liability for accrued benefits is measured annually at the reporting date by the Fund’s actuary, Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd, as part of a comprehensive actuarial review of the Fund.

Vested benefitsVested benefits are the benefits that are not conditional upon continued membership of the Fund and include benefits which members are entitled to receive had they terminated membership at the reporting date.

Under the provisions of the State Superannuation Act 2000, member entitlements are vested as follows:

i) Pension Scheme – no vesting rights until retirement at age 55 years or over or earlier death or disablement, although on redundancy members have an option to elect for either:

• An actuarial deferred pension payable upon attainment of age 55 years, or

• An immediate cash payment including a State subsidy equal to 2.5 times the member’s primary unit contributions, or

• A transfer of membership to Gold State Super and retention of their transferred service entitlements

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ii) Provident Scheme - same vesting rights as the Pension Scheme except for redundancy:

• Subsidised Provident members made redundant do not have the right to a deferred pension.

• Non-subsidised Provident members made redundant do not have the right to a deferred pension or state subsidy.

iii) Gold State Super, West State Super, Retirement Income Allocated Pension, Retirement Income Term Allocated Pension and GESB Super – full vesting from inception.

w) ReservesThe Fund maintains an Operational Risk, General and WSS Government Guaranteed Payment reserves in accordance with the Fund’s Reserve Strategy and are held at a Fund level. The purpose of these reserves is set out in Note 17.

x) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the application of accounting policies that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future.

The significant accounting policies have been consistently applied in the current financial year and the comparative period, unless otherwise stated. Where necessary, comparative information has been re-presented to be consistent with current period disclosures.

Fair value of investmentsWhen the fair values of the investments recorded in the Statement of Financial Position cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques including a discounted cash flow model (DCF model). The inputs in these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required to establish fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility.

Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of these investments.

Expenditure commitmentsThe Fund has entered into an outsourcing arrangement for the provision of Administration services. This arrangement is a services agreement, as all the significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the Link Group.

Assessment as investment entityEntities that meet the definition of an investment entity within AASB 10 are required to measure their subsidiaries at fair value through profit and loss rather than consolidate them. The criteria which define an investment entity are as follows:

• An entity that obtains funds from one or more investors for the purposes of providing those investors with investment services;

• An entity that commits to its investors that its business purpose is to invest funds solely for returns from capital appreciation, investment income or both; and

• An entity that measures and evaluates the performance of substantially all of its investments on a fair value basis.

The Fund’s objective is to provide services to members which include investing in equities, fixed income securities and private equity for the purposes of returns in the form of investment income and capital appreciation.

The Fund reports to its members via an annual report, and to its management, via internal management reports, on a fair value basis, all investments are reported at fair value to the extent allowed by AASB 1056 in the Fund’s annual report. The Fund has a clearly documented exit strategy for all of its investments.

Management has also concluded that the Fund meets the additional characteristics of an investment entity, in that it has more than one investment; the investments are predominantly in the form of equities and similar securities; it has more than one investor and its investors are not related parties.

Management has therefore concluded that the Fund meets the definition of an investment entity. These conclusions will be reassessed on an annual basis, if any of these criteria or characteristics changes.

Valuation of defined benefits member liabilitiesThe amount of member liabilities in relation to defined benefits has been determined using actuarial valuation techniques and assumptions. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions about the future. Actual developments in the future may differ from these assumptions. The assumptions member turnover, future investment returns, pension indexation rates, mortality rates and future salary increases. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long term nature, defined benefit member liabilities are highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. Assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

In determining the appropriate discount rate, the actuary considers an investment portfolio that reflects the opportunities reasonably available to the Fund in the investment markets, and also reflects the Fund’s actual investments and investment strategy in respect of defined benefit member liabilities.

The mortality assumption is based on publicly available mortality tables. Future salary increases are based on the Wage Price Index produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and in consultation with the employer-sponsors.

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The Fund’s activities are governed by the State Superannuation Act 2000 and under this Act, it manages the following superannuation schemes:

Pension Scheme – was the Government’s original superannuation scheme and has been closed to new members since 1986. It provides a salary linked unit based pension for retiring members. This scheme is an untaxed scheme.

Provident Account – is a lump sum scheme for persons who were not eligible to join the Pension scheme. This scheme was also closed to new members in 1986. For scheme reporting purposes the Provident Account is included with the Pension Scheme. This scheme is an untaxed scheme.

Gold State Super – is a defined benefit, lump sum superannuation scheme that has been closed to new members since 1995. This scheme is an untaxed scheme.

West State Super – is a market linked accumulation superannuation scheme established to comply with the provisions of the Commonwealth’s Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. Within the scheme there are certain members entitled to a Minimum Benefit Guarantee amount. These members are classified as having a defined benefit interest. It has been closed to new members since April 2007. This scheme is an untaxed scheme.

GESB Super – is a market linked taxed accumulation superannuation scheme which also includes GESB Super (Retirement Access). GESB Super is open to new employees of the State Government.

Retirement Income Allocation Pension – is an allocated pension that enables retiring members to keep their funds with GESB in a concessionally taxed environment, while receiving flexible periodic payments.

Retirement Income Term Allocated Pension – is a market linked income stream similar to an allocated pension but with restricted redemption options and qualifies as a complying pension for tax and social security purposes. It has been closed to new members since September 2007.

Note 2: Scheme informationFinancial statements Annual Report 2016/17

Defined contribution member account balances are determined by unit prices that are determined based on the underlying investment movements.

Defined contribution members bear the investment risk relating to the underlying assets and unit prices used to measure defined contribution member liabilities. Unit prices are updated daily on a working day.

At 30 June 2017 all net assets attributable to defined contribution members have been allocated to those members (2016: nil unallocated).

Refer to Note 28 for the Fund’s management of the investment market risks.

Defined contribution member liabilities are fully vested as at 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016.

Liability for accrued benefitsThe liability for accrued benefits is the Fund’s present obligation to pay benefits to members and beneficiaries arising from membership of the Fund up to the reporting date. For the defined contribution schemes the liability has been calculated as the difference between the carrying amounts of the assets and the carrying amounts of the non-interest bearing liabilities as at reporting date.

Details of this liability are set out below:

2017 $’000

2016 $’000

West State Super 14,220,045 12,734,860

GESB Super 3,363,693 2,777,772

Retirement Income 4,297,419 3,903,331

Term Allocated Pension 19,995 20,457

Total 21,901,152 19,436,420

Vested benefitsVested benefits are benefits which are not conditional upon continued membership of the Fund (or any factor other than resignation from the Fund) and include benefits which members were entitled to receive had they terminated their Fund membership as at the reporting date.

The following is the value of vested benefits:

2017 $’000

2016 $’000

West State Super 14,220,045 12,734,860

GESB Super 3,363,693 2,777,772


Term Allocated Pension 19,995 20,457

Total 21,901,152 19,436,420

Note 3: Defined contribution member liabilities

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The Fund engages qualified actuaries on an annual basis to measure the defined benefit member liabilities.

The actuarial valuation of member liabilities reflects the actuarial assessment of the benefits accrued up to the reporting date and payable to members on retirement, resignation, death and disability.

The key assumptions used to determine the values of accrued benefits for the Fund were:

2017 2016

Future investment returns (net of investment fees and taxes) 6.25% 6.5%

Future salary increases2.0% for the first

3 years, 3.75% thereafter2.5% for the first

3 years, 4.0% thereafter

Future CPI increases 2.25% 2.5%

The defined benefit member liabilities have changed in the current financial year as a result of salary increases and additional service accrual.

The Fund has a number of steps in place to manage the risks associated with the defined benefit scheme. The Fund has appointed external consulting actuaries to advise on the risks, including establishing suitable funding objectives. These funding objectives and the defined benefit schemes’ circumstances are taken into account by the actuaries when recommending the required employer contribution levels.

The Fund’s actuary also uses sensitivity analysis to monitor the potential impact of changes to key variables about which assumptions need to be made. The Fund’s actuary has identified three assumptions (being the discount rate, the rate of salary adjustment and general price inflation) for which changes are reasonably possible that would have a material impact on the amount of the defined benefit member liabilities:

(i) The assumed discount rate has been determined by reference to investment returns expected on an investment portfolio that reflects the opportunities reasonably available to the Fund in the investment markets, and also reflects the Fund’s actual investments and investment strategy in respect of defined benefit member liabilities;

(ii) The assumed annual salary adjustment has been determined based on general economic forecasts and the experience of defined benefit members and allows for any promotional increases; and

(iii) The assumed general price inflation has been determined based on general economic forecasts and implied underlying rates of inflation.

The other variables about which assumptions have been made in measuring defined benefit member liabilities and for which changes are not considered reasonably possible, or for which reasonably possible changes would not be expected to have a material effect, include pension indexation rates, mortality rates and resignations.

The following are sensitivity calculations on a univariate basis for the investment return, rate of salary and Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment assumptions for the defined benefit schemes in aggregate.

Note 4: Defined benefit member liabilities

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AssumptionAssumed at

reporting dateReasonably

possible change

Increase/(Decrease) in member benefit

liabilities $’000

Investment returns 2017: 2016:

6.25% 6.5%

+1.0% / -1.0% +1.0% / -1.0%

(389,193) / 438,528 (409,706) / 466,177

Salary increases 2017:

2016:

2.0% for the first 3 years, 3.75% thereafter

2.5% for the first 3 years, 4.0% thereafter

+1.0% / -1.0%

+1.0% / -1.0%

179,239 / (164,917)

176,253 / (160,057)

CPI increases 2017: 2016:

2.5% 2.5%

+1.0% / -1.0% +1.0% / -1.0%

249,793 / (222,256) 262,446 / (232,010)

Liability for accrued benefitsFor the defined benefit schemes the liability is measured as the present value amount based on a portfolio of investments that would be needed as at the reporting date to yield future net cash inflows that would meet accrued benefits when they are expected to fall due.

The gross accrued benefits amount stated below has been determined by adding the liability for accrued benefits related to funded liabilities and unfunded liabilities in respect of completed membership.

Gross Accrued Benefits

Accrued Benefits Related to Funded Liabilities

Accrued Benefits Related to Unfunded Liabilities

2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Pension Scheme 1,671,620 1,765,383 79,143 78,456 1,592,477 1,686,927

Gold State Super 5,011,465 5,023,655 2,333,067 2,330,304 2,678,398 2,693,351

Total 6,683,085 6,789,038 2,412,210 2,408,760 4,270,875 4,380,278

The unfunded liability in respect of West State Super stands at $222 million as at 30 June 2017 (2016: $275 million). An agreement was reached with the State Government that this unfunded amount would be discharged over a 20 year period commencing 15 July 2001.

The unfunded liabilities relating to the West State Super for the current and previous years have been adjusted to reflect the market value of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) loan. Refer to Note 16 for details of the loan.

Vested benefitsVested benefits are benefits which are not conditional upon continued membership of the Fund (or any factor other than resignation from the Fund) and include benefits which members were entitled to receive had they terminated their Fund membership as at the reporting date.

The levels of vested benefits, as calculated by the Fund’s actuary are as follows. The gross vested benefits amount stated below has been determined by adding the liability for vested benefits related to funded liabilities and unfunded liabilities.

Gross Vested Benefits

Vested Benefits Related to Funded Liabilities

Vested Benefits Related to Unfunded Liabilities

2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Pension Scheme 1,686,822 1,778,780 79,143 78,456 1,607,679 1,700,324

Gold State Super 6,413,035 6,263,692 2,758,161 2,688,309 3,654,874 3,575,383

Total 8,099,857 8,042,472 2,837,304 2,766,765 5,262,553 5,275,707

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2017 2016NOTE $’000 $’000

Pension Scheme A (15,202) (13,397)

Gold State Super B (448,131) (397,911)

Total (463,333) (411,308)

In the opinion of the Fund’s actuary, the overall financial position of the Fund has improved slightly since the last actuarial investigation as at 30 June 2016, primarily due to higher than expected investment returns to 30 June 2017. The combined funding percentage in respect of the funded liabilities for Gold State Super and the Pension Scheme has increased from 117.1% at 30 June 2016 to 119.2% at 30 June 2017.

Note AThe surplus of assets for funded component in the Pension Scheme must be made available to help meet pension indexation costs.

No specific action is recommended by the Fund’s actuary due to the fact that the Pension Scheme is primarily a pay-as-you-go scheme and the assets represent a small proportion of the total projected liabilities. The expenses incurred by the Fund in administering the Pension Scheme are appropriated from the Consolidated Account.

Note BFor funded employers, the cost of the employer-financed benefit is met at the time the member leaves service. Where the member has a deferred benefit, this means that an amount equal to the State Share cost of the benefit is paid into the Fund. This deferred benefit is then increased at the rate of CPI plus 1% pa until age 55, after which it increased by CPI plus 2% pa. As these increases are expected to be lower than expected investment return, this arrangement is a potential source of surplus to the Scheme.

In the Fund’s actuary opinion, GSS is in a strong financial position and it would therefore be feasable to consider reducing the employer contribution rate and the recoupment percentage. However, in view of the current uncertainties relating to the investment markets and the desire to have stable long-term costs for employers, it is recommended that the employer contribution rate and recoupment percentage for the GSS be maintained at the current levels of 15% of salaries and 73.6% of unfunded benefits respectively.

The Fund’s actuary recommends that it is prudent for the Board, in conjunction with the Treasurer, to review the current prudential guidelines for investments over the medium term.

GSS is contributing at the rate recommended by the Fund’s actuary.

Note 5: Defined benefit schemes that are over funded


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Note 6: Guaranteed benefits

The payment of benefits to members or their beneficiaries of the Pension Scheme, Gold State Super, West State Super, GESB Super, Retirement Income Allocated Pension and Retirement Income Term Allocated Pension is guaranteed by the State under Section 31 of the State Superannuation Act 2000.

Benefits paid to members and beneficiaries of the Pension Scheme are guaranteed to the extent that Sections 30, 46, 62 and 83AA of the Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 1938 (continued under section 26 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) of the State Superannuation Act 2000) provide for the State to pay the required employer share of benefits. The Consolidated Account is permanently appropriated for the purpose of meeting the State’s obligations.

Note 7: Employer funding arrangement

The funding policy adopted by the government in respect of the Fund is directed at ensuring that benefits accruing to members and beneficiaries are fully funded at the time benefits become payable. As such, the Fund’s actuary has considered long-term trends in such factors as scheme membership, salary growth and average market value of Fund assets when advising the government on employer and employee contribution rates. The employer funding arrangements under the State Superannuation Act 2000 (Gold State Super, West State Super and GESB Super) and the Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 1938 (Pension Scheme) are summarised below.

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(a) Pension Scheme The level of pension payable is determined by the number of units purchased, the length of service and the final salary of the member. The employer liability is funded only on the emergence of a member’s pension benefit entitlement and is recouped fortnightly following the payment of each pension.

(b) Gold State Super Those employers listed in Division 2 of Schedule 1 of the State Superannuation Regulations 2001 are required under Regulations 29 and 30 to make concurrent employer contributions direct to the Fund in respect of contributory members who are their employees.

The remaining employers, as listed under Division 1 of Schedule 1 of the State Superannuation Regulations 2001, are not required to make concurrent contributions. It is Government policy that these employer liabilities be met from the Consolidated Account at the time that the benefits become payable to members. In this case, contributions are unfunded but notional contributions are placed in departmental budgets so that the superannuation component is accurately reflected in an agency’s financial statements. The agency forwards the notional Gold State Super contribution to GESB and these are credited direct to a Department of Treasury bank account.

During the reporting period, the employer contribution rate for contributory members was 15% (2016: 15%) of a member’s salary, based on a 5.0% member contribution. The employer contribution rate is proportionately less or more where members elect for a contribution rate of 3%, 4%, 6% or 7% of salary. The Consolidated Account liability for the reporting period was assessed at 73.6% (2016: 73.6%), net of administration fee, of the contributory service benefit and is payable at the time payment is made to the member.

In respect of those members who transferred their membership from the Pension Scheme, the employer liability in relation to service or period of employment constituted as service for the purposes of the Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 1938, is calculated at a rate of 12% of final average salary for each year of such service, based upon a 5% member’s average contribution rate to the scheme (this rate is proportionately less where a member’s average contribution rate is less than 5%). This employer liability becomes payable on payment (Division 1, Schedule 1 Employers) or the emergence (Division 2, Schedule 1 Employers) of the benefit to the member.

(c) West State Super The employer contribution rate payable is determined under State legislation and is currently 9.5% (2016: 9.5%). The rate will remain at 9.5% in 2018.

(d) GESB Super The employer contribution rate payable is determined under State legislation and is currently 9.5% (2016: 9.5%). The rate will remain at 9.5% in 2018.


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Note 8: Fair value of financial instruments

(a) Classification of financial instruments under the fair value hierarchy AASB 13 requires disclosures relating to fair value measurements using a three-level fair value hierarchy. The level within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input requires judgement, considering factors specific to the asset or liability. The following table shows financial instruments recognised at fair value, categorised between those whose fair value is based on:

• Level 1 - quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) ; and

• Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

The level in which instruments are classified in the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessment of the significance of an input requires judgement after considering factors specific to the investment.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total2017 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assets

Cash and term deposits 4,412,104 - - 4,412,104

Australian equities:

Listed equity securities 3,810,556 - 1,592 3,812,148

International equities:

Listed international equity securities 7,172,429 - 381 7,172,810

Listed international preferred securities 72,874 - 4 72,878

Units in unit trusts:

Listed unit trusts 378,832 - - 378,832

Unlisted unit trusts - 2,052,406 988,892 3,041,298

Limited partnerships - - 34,109 34,109

Other interest-bearing securities

Asset-backed securities - 77,502 - 77,502

Bank loans - 477,514 - 477,514

Commercial paper - 1,989 - 1,989

Fixed interest bonds - 4,779,357 - 4,779,357

Indexed bonds - 247,942 - 247,942

Mortgage backed securities - 295,880 - 295,880

Derivitives assets:

Futures 1,008 18,290 - 19,298

Options 54 895 - 949

Swaps - 9,341 - 9,341

Forwards - 190,018 - 190,018

Warrants 91 1 - 92

Total financial assets 15,847,948 8,151,135 1,024,978 25,024,061

Financial Liabilities

Interest-bearing loans - 222,226 - 222,226

Derivatives liabilities:

Futures 2,591 37,175 - 39,766

Options 76 272 - 348

Swaps - 7,847 - 7,847

Forwards - 46,681 - 46,681

Total financial liabilities 2,667 314,201 - 316,868

Net financial assets 15,845,281 7,836,934 1,024,978 24,707,193


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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total2016 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assets

Cash and term deposits 4,521,388 - - 4,521,388

Australian equities:

Listed equity securities 3,346,072 - 17,023 3,363,095

International equities:

Listed international equity securities 6,525,617 6,780 2,243 6,534,640

Listed international preferred securities 4,953 - - 4,953


Listed unit trusts 388,089 - - 388,089

Unlisted unit trusts - 1,698,080 931,646 2,629,726

Limited partnerships - - 36,031 36,031

Other interest-bearing securities:

Asset-backed securities - 73,201 - 73,201

Bank loans - 21,635 - 21,635

Commercial paper - 9,969 - 9,969

Fixed interest bonds - 4,152,584 - 4,152,584

Indexed bonds - 398,440 - 398,440

Mortgage-backed securities - 221,895 - 221,895

Derivitives assets:

Futures 2,695 6,568 - 9,263

Options 77 1,118 - 1,195

Swaps - 3,130 - 3,130

Forwards - 168,862 - 168,862

Warrants 31 - - 31

Total financial assets 14,788,922 6,762,262 986,943 22,538,127

Financial Liabilities

Interest-bearing loans - 275,237 - 275,237

Derivatives liabilities:

Futures 4,953 9,799 - 14,752

Options 39 1,339 - 1,378

Swaps - 20,922 - 20,922

Forwards - 60,887 - 60,887

Total financial liabilities 4,992 368,184 - 373,176

Net financial assets 14,783,930 6,394,078 986,943 22,164,951

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Valuation techniqueThe pricing for the majority of the Fund’s investments is generally sourced from independent pricing sources, the relevant investment managers or reliable brokers’ quotes.

Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets (e.g. recognised stock exchanges) and therefore classified within level 1, include active listed equities and exchange-traded derivatives.

Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within level 2. The level 2 instruments include unlisted managed investment schemes, investment-grade corporate bonds, and over-the-counter derivatives.

Investments classified within level 3 have significant unobservable inputs, as they are infrequently traded. Level 3 instruments include certain unlisted unit trusts and corporate debt securities. As observable prices are not available for these securities, the Fund has used valuation techniques to derive fair value.

Level 2 investments could include those that are not traded in active markets and/or are subject to transfer restrictions (e.g. redemption restrictions). Valuations for these investments may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, which are generally based on available market information. Typically, prices of units in unlisted managed investment schemes that are either published on the investment manager’s website and/or circulated among market participants as executable quotes are categorised as level 2.

There were no changes in valuation techniques during the year.

Valuation process for Level 3 valuationsLevel 3 instruments include units in unit trusts and equities securities that are suspended, delisted or stale, that are not based on market inputs or in an inactive/illiquid market and which are valued using models and internal data. Level 3 investments may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or restrictions, however, the adjustments are not based on available market information. Level 3 instruments also include those that have a stale price, that is, where the pricing for a particular security has remained static for an extended period of time. Level 3 valuations are reviewed by the relevant investment managers. The investment manager considers the appropriateness of the valuation inputs, methods and techniques used in the valuations. The valuation inputs are generally sourced from independent third party pricing sources without adjustment such as stock exchanges, pricing agencies and/or fund managers. Where the inputs are considered stale, unobservable, proprietary or from an inactive market, they are categorised as level 3.

There were no other changes in valuation techniques during the year.

Quantitative information of significant unobservable inputs – Level 3:

Description $’000Valuation Technique

Significant observable inputs

Range (weighted average)

Australian equities 2017:

2016:

1,592

17,023

Adjusted last trade price Listed price 2017 : 0% - 100% (50%)

2016 : 0% - 100% (50%)

International equities 2017:

2016:

385

2,243

Adjusted last trade price Listed price 2017: 0% - 100% (50%)

2016 : 0% - 100% (50%)

Units in unit trusts 2017:

2016:

1,023,001

967,677

Net asset value

Net asset value 2017 : 0% - 10% (5%)

2016 : 0% - 10% (5%)

* The fair value would increase/decrease if significant unobservable inputs increase/decrease.


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Sensitivity analysis to significant changes in unobservable inputs within Level 3 hierarchy – Level 3:

Description InputSensitivity

used**Effect on fair value

$’000

Australian equities Last traded price and the adjustment 100% 100%

2017 : 1,592 / (1,592) 2016 : 17,023 / (17,023)

International equities Last traded price and the adjustment 100% 100%

2017 : 385 / (385) 2016 : 2,243 / (2,243)

Units in unit trusts Net asset value 5% 5%

2017 : 51,150 / (51,150) 2016 : 48,384 / (48,384)

** The sensitivity analysis refers to a percentage amount added or deducted from the input and the effect this has on the fair value.

(b) Level 3 reconciliationThe following table shows a reconciliation of the movement in the fair value of financial instruments categorised within Level 3 between the beginning and the end of the reporting period.

2017

Australian equities

$’000

International equities

$’000

Units in unit trusts $’000

Total $’000

Opening Balance 17,023 2,243 967,677 986,943

Total realised/unrealised gains and losses (1,502) (1,333) (37,864) (40,699)

Purchases 314 441 - 755

Sales (14,243) (966) - (15,209)

Transfers into Level 3 - - 169,702 169,702

Transfers out of Level 3 - - (76,514) (76,514)

Closing Balance 1,592 385 1,023,001 1,024,978

2016

Australian equities

$’000


$’000


Total $’000

Opening Balance 232 - 1,038,773 1,039,005

Total realised/unrealised gains and losses (48) 15 (71,096) (71,129)

Purchases - - - -

Sales - (15) - (15)

Transfers into Level 3 16,942 2,243 - 19,185

Transfers out of Level 3 (103) - - (103)

Closing Balance 17,023 2,243 967,677 986,943

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Gains or losses are presented in change in assets measured at fair value through the Income Statement as follows:

2017

Australian equities

$’000


$’000


Total $’000

Total gains/(losses) recognised in the Income Statement for the period

(1,502) (1,333) (37,864) (40,699)

Total gains/(losses) recognised in the Income Statement for the period for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(261) (56) (37,864) (38,181)

2016

Australian equities

$’000


$’000


Total $’000

Total gains/(losses) recognised in the Income Statement for the period (48) 15 (71,096) (71,129)

Total gains/(losses) recognised in the Income Statement for the period for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

10,207 (10,261) (71,097) (71,151)

(c) Transfer between hierarchy levels There were no significant transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the financial year.


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Note 9: Receivables

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Recoverable within 12 months

Investment

Interest receivable 52,400 51,860

Investment income receivable 40,362 46,518

Other investment receivable 268,074 96,302

Gold State Super

Employer contributions receivable 6,198 5,266

Contributions in arrears 3,543 3,416

West State Super

Insurance benefits recoverable 252 181

WATC loan recoverable from State 222,226 275,237

Others

Administration fees recoverable from Treasury 210 289

GST receivable 392 -

Prepayments 536 270

Other Debtors 35 46

Total 594,228 479,385

Except for WATC loan recoverable from State, due to the short term nature of these receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. The amount of WATC loan recoverable from State is the amount of loan from Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC). Refer to Note 16 for details of the WATC loan.

The maximum exposure to credit risk is the fair value of receivables. Information regarding credit risk exposure is set out in Note 28.

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Note 10: Employer-sponsor receivables

Section 31 of the State Superannuation Act 2000 provides a statutory guarantee for any shortfall of the defined benefit member’s liabilities that are administrated by the Fund. The State Government is the employer sponsor for any unfunded member benefits and has a statutory obligation to pay benefits when they fall due. The guarantee set out in section 31 is unconditional and unlimited in its terms.

The amount due and receivable for employer sponsor as at the reporting date is as below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Current

Pension Scheme 197,021 192,130

Gold State Super 434,270 450,927

631,291 643,057

Non-Current

Pension Scheme 1,395,456 1,494,797

Gold State Super 2,244,128 2,242,424

3,639,584 3,737,221

Total 4,270,875 4,380,278


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Note 11: Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment comprises of computer hardware and office furniture, equipment and renovations. These assets are recorded at written down value which is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value. Details are listed in the table below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Computer hardware

At cost 147 192

Accumulated depreciation (147) (192)

– –

Office furniture, equipment and renovations

At cost 16 2,402

Accumulated depreciation (16) (2,258)

- 144

- 144

A reconciliation of the carrying amounts of each asset class at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year is set out in the table below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Computer hardware

Carrying amount at start of year – -

Additions 147 2

Disposals – -

Depreciation expense (147) (2)

– -

Office furniture, equipment and renovations

Carrying amount at start of year 144 297

Additions - -

Disposals - -

Depreciation expense (144) (153)

- 144

- 144

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Note 12: Intangible assets

Intangible assets comprise computer software costs. These assets are recorded at amortised values. Details provided below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Computer software

At cost 1,056 22,545

Accumulated amortisation (669) (22,486)

387 59

Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of intangible assets at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year is set out in the table below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Computer software

Carrying amount at start of year 59 194

Additions 387 -

Disposals - -

Amortisation expense (59) (135)

387 59


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Note 13: Payables

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Due within 12 months

Investment

Investments payable 305,308 150,093

Management fees payable 20,903 13,941

GESB Super

Benefits due and payable 780 1,311

Insurance premiums payable 4,161 3,530

Gold State Super

Benefits due and payable - 237

Contributions in advance 1,228 1,366

West State Super

Benefits due and payable 2,439 5,490

Insurance premiums payable 9,694 8,552

Pension and retirement scheme

Retirement income benefits due and payable 2,926 1270

Others

GST payable - 10

PAYG withholding tax 430 1,011

Superannuation surcharge liability 732 701

Other payables and accruals 7,368 5,761

355,969 193,273

Due to the short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. Information regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure is set out in Note 28.

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Note 14: Provision for employee benefits

The provision for employee benefits for long service leave and annual leave has been calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Accounting Standard AASB 119 Employee Benefits.

The value of leave benefits has been estimated as described in the table below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Current

Long-service leave 648 696

Annual leave 266 294

914 990

Non-Current

Long-service leave 315 245

315 245

Total employee benefits 1,229 1,235

Number of employees (head count) 42 44

The split between current and non-current liabilities has been determined in accordance with the Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements. All unconditional leave entitlements as at reporting date plus any entitlement becoming unconditional within 12 months of that date have been classified as a current liability.


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Note 15: Provision for post-employment benefits

The present value of defined benefit obligations at the end of the year is shown below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000


Gold State Super 64 220

Total 1,669 1,832

Pension Scheme

Nature of the benefits provided by the Scheme The employer-financed benefit is a pension benefit payable on retirement, death or invalidity, or a lump sum benefit on resignation.

Description of the regulatory framework

The Scheme operates under the State Superannuation Act 2000 (Western Australia) and the State Superannuation Regulations 2001 (Western Australia).

Although the Scheme is not formally subject to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) (SIS) legislation, the Western Australian government has undertaken (in a Heads of Government Agreement) to operate the Scheme in accordance with the spirit of the SIS legislation.

As an exempt public sector superannuation scheme (as defined in the SIS legislation), the Scheme is not subject to any minimum funding requirements.

As a constitutionally protected scheme, the Scheme is not required to pay tax.

Description of other entities’ responsibilities for the governance of the Scheme

The Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) is the Scheme’s Trustee and is responsible for the governance of the Scheme. As Trustee, GESB has a legal obligation to act solely in the best interests of Scheme beneficiaries. GESB has the following roles:

• Administration of the Scheme and payment to the beneficiaries when required in accordance with the Scheme rules;

• Management and investment of the Scheme assets (although the liabilities in this note are not supported by assets); and

• Compliance with the Heads of Government Agreement referred to above.

Description of risks There are a number of risks to which the Scheme exposes GESB. The more significant risks relating to the defined benefits are:

• Legislative risk – The risk is that legislative changes could be made which increase the cost of providing the defined benefits;

• Pensioner mortality risk – The risk is that pensioner mortality will be lighter than expected, resulting in pensions being paid for a longer period; and

• Inflationrisk – The risk that inflation is higher than anticipated, increasing pension payments, and the associated employer contributions.

Description of significant events There were no Scheme amendments affecting the defined benefits payable, curtailments or settlements during the year.

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Reconciliation of the net defined benefit liability

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Defined Benefit Obligation 1,605 1,612

(-) Fair value of Scheme assets - -

Deficit 1,605 1,612

(+) Adjustment for effect of asset ceiling - -

Net defined benefit liability 1,605 1,612

Reconciliation of the fair value of Scheme assets

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Fair value of Scheme assets at beginning of the year - -

(+) Employer contributions 142 140

(-) Benefits paid 142 140

Fair value of Scheme assets at end of the year - -

Reconciliation of the defined benefit obligation

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Present value of defined benefit obligations at beginning of the year 1,612 1,629

(+) Interest cost 35 43

(+) Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions - 59

(+) Actuarial losses arising from liability experience 100 21


Present value of defined benefit obligations at end of the year 1,605 1,612

Reconciliation of the effect of the asset ceiling The asset ceiling has no impact on the net defined benefit liability.

Fair value of Scheme assets There are no assets in the Pension Scheme to support the State Share of the benefit. Hence, there are: • No fair value of Scheme assets; • No asset allocation of Scheme assets; • No financial instruments issued by the employer; • No assets used by the employer; and • No asset-liability matching strategies.


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Significant actuarial assumptions at the reporting date Assumptions to determine start of year defined benefit obligations and defined benefit cost for the current year.

Pension Scheme 2017 2016

Discount rate 2.26%pa 2.74%pa

Expected salary increase rate

2.5% pa for 2016/17 2.5% pa for 2017/18 2.5% pa for 2018/19

and then 3.5% pa

4.0% pa

Expected pension increase rate 2.5% pa 2.5% pa

Assumptions to determine defined benefit obligations at the valuation date.

Pension Scheme 2017 2016




and then 3.7% pa


and then 3.5% pa


The discount rate is based on the Commonwealth Government bond maturing in April 2025 which has a similar duration to that of the Scheme’s liabilities. The decrement rates used (e.g. mortality and retirement rates) are based on those used at the last actuarial valuation for the Schemes.

Sensitivity analysis The defined benefit obligation as at 30 June 2017 under several scenarios is presented below.

Scenario A and B relate to discount rate sensitivity. Scenario C and D relate to expected pension increase rate sensitivity. Scenario A: 0.5% p.a. lower discount rate assumption Scenario B: 0.5% p.a. higher discount rate assumption Scenario C: 0.5% p.a. lower expected pension increase rate assumption Scenario D: 0.5% p.a. higher expected pension increase rate assumption

Base Case Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C Scenario D

-0.5% pa discount rate

+0.5% pa discount rate

-0.5% pa pension

increase rate

+0.5% pa pension

increase rate

Discount rate 2.26% pa 1.76% pa 2.76% pa 2.26% pa 2.26% pa

Pension increase rate 2.50% pa 2.50% pa 2.50% pa 2.00% pa 3.00% pa

Defined benefit obligation (A$’000s) 1,605 1,670 1,544 1,544 1,669

The defined benefit obligation has been recalculated by changing the assumptions as outlined above, whilst retaining all other obligations.

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Funding arrangements GESB contributes, as required, to meet the benefits paid.

Expected contributions2018

$'000

Expected employer contributions 143

Maturity profile of defined benefit obligation The weighted average duration of GESB’s defined benefit obligation is 8.0 years.

Gold State Super (Transferred Benefits)

Nature of the benefits provided by the Scheme Some former Pension Scheme members have transferred to Gold State Super (GSS). In respect of their transferred benefit the members receive a lump sum benefit at retirement, death or invalidity which is related to their salary during their employment and indexed during any deferral period after leaving public sector employment.

Description of the regulatory framework The Scheme operates under the State Superannuation Act 2000 (Western Australia) and the State Superannuation Regulations 2001 (Western Australia).

Although the Scheme is not formally subject to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) (SIS) legislation, the Western Australian government has undertaken (in a Heads of Government Agreement) to operate the Scheme in accordance with the spirit of the SIS legislation.

As an exempt public sector superannuation scheme (as defined in the SIS legislation), the Scheme is not subject to any minimum funding requirements.

As a constitutionally protected scheme, the Scheme is not required to pay tax.

Description of other entities’ responsibilities for the governance of the SchemeThe Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) is the Scheme’s Trustee and is responsible for the governance of the Scheme. As Trustee, GESB has a legal obligation to act solely in the best interests of Scheme beneficiaries. GESB has the following roles:

• Administration of the Scheme and payment to the beneficiaries when required in accordance with the Scheme rules;

• Management and investment of the Scheme assets (although the liabilities in this note are not supported by assets); and

• Compliance with the Heads of Government Agreement referred to above.

Description of risks There are a number of risks to which the Scheme exposes GESB. The more significant risks relating to the defined benefits are:

• Inflationrisk – The risk that wages or salaries (on which future benefit amounts will be based) will rise more rapidly than assumed, and/or that inflation (which affects the indexation of deferred benefits) will be higher than assumed, increasing defined benefit amounts and the associated employer contributions; and

• Legislative risk – The risk is that legislative changes could be made which increase the cost of providing the defined benefits.


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Description of significant events There were no Scheme amendments affecting the defined benefits payable, curtailments or settlements during the year.

Reconciliation of the net defined benefits liability

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Defined Benefits Obligation 64 220

(-) Fair value of Scheme assets – -

Deficit 64 220

(+) Adjustment for effect of asset ceiling - -

Net defined benefit liability 64 220

Reconciliation of the fair value of Scheme assets

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Fair value of Scheme assets at beginning of the year - -

(+) Employer contributions 150 111


Fair value of Scheme assets at end of the year - -

Reconciliation of the defined benefit obligation

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Present value of defined benefit obligations at beginning of the year 220 323

(+) Interest cost 4 8

(+) Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions - (1)

(+) Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions - 5

(+) Actuarial gains arising from liability experience (10) (4)


Present value of defined benefit obligations at end of the year 64 220

Reconciliation of the effect of the asset ceilingThe asset ceiling has no impact on the net defined benefit liability.

Fair value of Scheme assets There are no assets in the GSS for current employees to support the transferred benefits. Hence, there are:

• No fair value of Scheme assets; • No asset allocation of Scheme assets; • No financial instruments issued by the employer; • No assets used by the employer; and • No asset-liability matching strategies.

Significant actuarial assumptions at the reporting date Assumptions to determine start of year defined benefit obligations and defined benefit cost for the current year.





and then 3.5% pa

4.0% pa


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Assumptions to determine defined benefit obligations at the valuation date.





and then 3.7% pa


and then 3.5% pa


The discount rate is based on the Commonwealth Government bond maturing in April 2025, which has a similar duration to that of the Scheme’s liabilities. The decrement rates used (e.g. mortality and retirement rates) are based on those used at the last actuarial valuation for the Schemes.

Sensitivity analysis The defined benefit obligation as at 30 June 2017 under several scenarios is presented below.

Scenario A and B relate to discount rate sensitivity. Scenario C and D relate to expected pension increase rate sensitivity.

Scenario A: 0.5% p.a. lower discount rate assumption Scenario B: 0.5% p.a. higher discount rate assumption Scenario C: 0.5% p.a. lower expected pension increase rate assumption Scenario D: 0.5% p.a. higher expected pension increase rate assumption

Base Case Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C Scenario D

-0.5% pa discount rate

+0.5% pa discount rate

-0.5% pa salary

increase and indexation

rate

+0.5% pa salary

increase and indexation

rate

Discount rate 2.26% pa 1.76% pa 2.76% pa 2.26% pa 2.26% pa

Salary increase rate 3.70% pa 3.70% pa 3.70% pa 3.20% pa 4.20% pa

Defined benefit obligation (A$'000s) 64 66 63 63 66

The defined benefit obligation has been recalculated by changing the assumptions as outlined above, whilst retaining all other obligations.

The salary assumptions in the above table are long term salary assumptions. The short term assumptions have been adjusted as described in Scenario C and D.

Funding arrangements GESB contributes, as required, to meet the benefits paid.

Expected contributions2018

$'000

Expected employer contributions 5

Maturity profile of defined benefit obligation The weighted average duration of GESB’s defined benefit obligation is 4.9 years.


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Note 16: Interest-bearing loans

The term loan from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) commenced on 30 May 2001 and was entered into following successful negotiations with the State Government in regard to an agreed payment schedule to discharge the unfunded West State Super liability. The loan is unsecured and is repayable in quarterly instalments over 20 years.

The loan enabled the balances on West State Super members’ accounts at 1 July 2001 to be fully funded from an investment perspective. This funding was a prerequisite for Member Investment Choice, as all monies had to be available to be invested in accordance with the plans chosen by members of West State Super.

Fair valueThe carrying amount of the Fund’s interest-bearing loans approximate its fair value. The change in fair value is attributable to changes in the discount rate resulting from market related movements in long term interest rates together with principal and interest repayments.

The fair value of the WATC loan and premium included in the fair value is stipulated in the table below.

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Within one year 57,414 57,265

After one year but not more than five years 164,812 217,972

Total fair value 222,226 275,237

Premium included in fair value 16,707 26,408

The premium included in the fair value of WATC loan represents the difference in present value between the interest rate the loan was fixed at (6.5699% p.a. quarterly compounding) and the interest rates applicable on 30 June 2017.

Loan interest expensesThe WATC loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.5699% p.a., plus a government guarantee fee 0.7% p.a. The interest and government guarantee fee are recognised in the Income Statement in the period in which they are incurred.

The table below is the loan interest expenses recognised for the current and prior reporting period:

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Interest and government guarantee fee 16,023 19,045

Interest rate and liquidity riskDetails regarding interest rate and liquidity risk are disclosed in Note 28. The change to the fair value of $9.7m (2016: $4.9m) is a reflection of the change to the interest rate outlook from 30 June 2016 to 30 June 2017.

Defaults and breachesDuring the current and prior years, there were no defaults or breaches on the interest bearing loans.

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Note 17: Reserves

2017 $’000

2016 $’000

Accumulation General Reserve

Opening Balance 63,825 53,724

Utilisation of reserve (4,038) (1,581)

Contribution to reserve 3,293 3,014

Accumulation schemes surplus 9,883 7,290

Investment performance 1,516 1,378

Closing Balance 74,479 63,825

WSS1 Government Guaranteed Payment Reserve


Utilisation of reserve (1,407) (3,169)

Contribution to reserve - -

Accumulation schemes surplus - -



Total Other Reserves 120,449 110,151

Operational Risk Reserve


Utilisation of reserve - -

Contribution to reserve - -

Accumulation schemes surplus - -



1 West State Superannuation scheme (WSS)


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Operational Risk ReserveThe operational risk reserve provides the Fund with access to funds to protect members’ interests and mitigate the impact of an adverse event. Transfers in and out of the reserve are made in accordance with the GESB’s strategy for GES Fund reserves.

The current level of this reserve represents the contributions made to this reserve from the accumulation schemes since 30 June 2009. It also includes a contribution from the insurance arrangements and relevant investment returns.

WSS Government Guaranteed Payment ReserveAs of 31 January 2017, the Treasurer approved guidelines which merged the ‘Minimum Benefit Guarantee Reserve’ and ‘Insurance Reserve’, creating the ‘WSS Government Guaranteed Payment Reserve’.

The Minimum Benefit Guarantee Reserve arises from the guarantee provided to West State Super (WSS) members in respect of their balance as at 30 June 2001 indexed by CPI plus 2%.

The Insurance Reserve had been established for eligible WSS members prior to 1 July 2008. The reserve covers the self-insured Permanent Partial Disability insurance claims and the run-off in respect of pre-existing conditions for WSS members that are continuing to be provided by GESB.

Accumulation General ReserveThis reserve was established in 2013-14 to support the costs of strategic, system and operational development and ongoing Commonwealth superannuation reform that are relevant for the Accumulation and Retirement Product schemes.

Note 18: Income tax

(a) Major components of income tax expenses

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Income statement

Current tax expense 8,591 (4,439)

Adjustment to the current tax for prior periods 1,562 910

Deferred tax

Deferred tax expense relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences 29 (6,085)

Total tax expense/(benefit) as reported in the Income Statement 10,182 (9,614)

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(b) Reconciliation between income tax expenses and the net result before income tax

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Net result before income tax 229,193 23,223

Adjustments:

Related to constitutionally protected schemes 337,035 124,764

Related to WATC Loan (6,322) (14,138)

Related to Reserves 13,709 13,224

Total net result related to GESB Super and Retirement schemes (115,229) (100,627)

Income tax expense/(benefit) calculated at 15% (17,284) (15,094)

Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable income:

Non-deductible expenses 1,249 1,050

Tax effect of income that is not assessable in determining taxable income:

Income from Managed Portfolio (27,205) 7,894

Tax credit and offsets (17,305) (16,425)

Exempt current pension income (25,225) (20,222)

Other items (96) (207)

Tax effect of other adjustments:

Net benefit allocated to defined contribution member accounts 99,700 37,207

Other deductions (5,215) (4,727)

Current tax for prior year 1,563 910

10,182 (9,614)

(c) Recognised tax assets and liabilities

2017 $’000

2016 $’000

Current Tax Deferred Tax Current Tax Deferred TaxOpening balance (40,260) (20,460) (38,692) (26,545)

Charged to income (10,153) (29) 3,529 6,085

Charged to changes in member benefits (150,079) - (153,614) -

Other payments 153,745 - 132,422 -

Income tax paid on contributions received 7,510 - 16,095 -

Closing balance (39,237) (20,489) (40,260) (20,460)

Deferred tax liability at 30 June related to the following:

Unreleased capital gain (15,815) (15,118)

Accrued income (4,674) (5,342)

Closing balance (20,489) (20,460)

The Fund offsets tax assets and liabilities if and only if it has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets.


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Note 19: Investment revenue and expenses

2017Interest income

$’000

Dividend income

$’000

Distribution income

$’000

Other investment

income $’000


$’000 Total

$’000

Investment revenue

Cash and term deposits 67,905 - - 850 (15,249) 53,506

Australian equities - 143,328 - - 321,268 464,596

International equities - 172,395 - - 646,676 819,071


Listed unit trusts - - 21,247 - (6,344) 14,903

Unlisted unit trusts - - 122,582 - 99,140 221,722

Limited partnerships - - 1,622 - (3,206) (1,584)


Asset-backed securities 3,390 - - - (318) 3,072

Bank loans 12,133 - - - (2,756) 9,377

Commercial paper 116 - - - 1 117

Fixed interest bonds 156,715 (83) - - (129,611) 27,021

Indexed bonds 5,339 2 - - (972) 4,369

Mortgage-backed securities 8,460 - - - (2,411) 6,049

Derivatives - - - - 399,449 399,449

Total investment revenue 254,058 315,642 145,451 850 1,305,667 2,021,668

Investment expenses

External fund management fees 52,249

Custodial fees 3,328

Investment administration costs 12,236

Total investment expenses 67,813

Net investment revenue 1,953,855

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2016Interest income

$’000

Dividend income

$’000

Distribution income

$’000

Other investment

income $’000


$’000 Total

$’000

Investment revenue

Cash and term deposits 79,637 - - 1,066 6,484 87,187

Australian equities - 138,650 - - (106,859) 31,791

International equities - 162,270 - - (16,731) 145,539


Listed unit trusts - - 13,826 - 52,782 66,608

Unlisted unit trusts - (1) 83,193 - 56,372 139,564

Limited partnerships - - 1,262 - (5,376) (4,114)


Asset-backed securities 1,360 - - - (82) 1,278

Bank loans 345 - - - (394) (49)

Commercial paper 338 - - - 3 341

Fixed interest bonds 139,684 (76) - - 199,301 338,909

Indexed bonds 7,315 - - - 1,615 8,930

Mortgage backed securities 7,061 - - - (2,711) 4,350

Derivatives - - - - (189,591) (189,591)

Total investment revenue 235,740 300,843 98,281 1,066 (5,187) 630,743

Investment expenses

External fund management fees 49,123

Custodial fees 2,536

Investment administration costs 3,470

Total investment expenses 55,129

Net investment revenue 575,614

Note 20: Other income

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Insurance administration fee - 4,340

Administration expenses recovered 9,693 9,357

Other 582 1,037

10,275 14,734


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Note 21: Administration expenses

Details of administration expenses incurred by the Fund during the reporting period are set out below:

Variance Actual to Budget

Variance Actual to Prior Year Actual

Note

2017 Actual $’000

2017 Budget

$’000

$’000 %

2016 Actual $’000 $’000 %

Outsourced administration costs (i) 25,038 28,778 3,740 13 27,350 2,312 8

Employment expenses (ii) 6,914 6,786 (128) (2) 6,533 (381) (6)

Information technology costs 987 901 (86) (10) 1,163 176 15

Consultants 75 60 (15) (25) 36 (39) (108)

Accommodation costs’ (iii) 5,029 4,823 (206) (4) 4,445 (584) (13)

Professional fees (actuarial, legal and audit) (iv) 942 1,224 282 23 1,081 139 13

Postage, printing and record management

111 68 (43) (63) 42 (69) (164)

Product information and engagement

54 61 7 11 73 19 26

Other administration costs (v) 5,768 9,105 3,337 37 4,482 (1,286) (29)

44,918 51,806 6,888 13 45,205 287 1

Less:

Investment administration costs 1,642 1,887 245 13 1,611 (31) (2)

Total administration costs excluding Depreciation and amortisation 43,276 49,919 6,643 13 43,594 318 1

Add:

Depreciation and amortisation 350 288 (62) (22) 290 (60) (21)

Total administration costs 43,626 50,207 6,581 13 43,884 258 1

1 2017 actuals include lease rental of $3,503k (2016: $3,608k) and other accommodation costs of $1,526k (2016: $837k).

Notes on significant variances in administration expenses

In accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 945P, the following notes are provided where there is ‘significant variation’ between actual expenditure and budget or the prior year’s actual.

‘Significant variation’ is defined as a variance of greater than 10% of total administrative expenditure or $250,000, whichever is smaller.

(i) Outsourced Administration Costs

2016/17 Actual to Budget (decreased expenditure $3,740k) and Actual to Previous Year’s Actual (decreased expenditure $2,312k)

The decreased expenditure against budget was primarily driven by the introduction of the User Pays scheme which reduced the demand for Simple Advice and ROS appointments. A further contributing factor was budget costs for the Link base level services were modelled on higher member numbers than eventuated.

The introducion of User Pays fees in 2016/17 reduced demand for Simple Advice and ROS appointments, resulting in lower costs compared to the 2015/16 actuals.

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(ii) Employment Expenses

2016/17 Actual to Previous Year’s Actual (increased expenditure $381k)

Employment Expenses are higher than 2015/16 primarily due to a number of staff taking unplanned redundancy payments which occured in 2016/17.

(iii) Accommodation Costs

2016/17 Actual to Previous Year’s Actual (increased expenditure $584k)

2016/17 expenditure was higher than the previous year, primarily due to GESB relocating to new premises and aligned with this came the obligation for GESB to ‘make good’ on the old tenancy. This higher expenditure will be offset going forward by a large reduction in rent at the new premises.

(iv) Professional Fees (actuarial, legal and audit)

2016/17 Actual to Budget (decreased expenditure $282k)

The decrease to actual expenditure is predominantly due to lower expenditure on legal fees, internal audit costs and other professional fees.

(v) Other Administration Costs

2016/17 Actual to Budget (decreased expenditure $3,337k) and Actual to Previous Year’s Actual (increased expenditure $1,286k)

The decreased variance to budget is primarily due to less than anticipated expenditure on contractors and irrecoverable GST in 2016/17. The budget for contractor expenses is primarily driven by anticipated costs for strategic projects, the actual costs were not as high as had been originally estimated.

2016/17 costs are higher than the previous year due to the increased requirement for contractor spend relating to projects during the financial year.

Note 22: Depreciation and amortisation

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Depreciation

Computer hardware 147 2

Office furniture, equipment and renovations 144 153

Total depreciation 291 155

Amortisation

Computer software 59 135

Total amortisation 59 135

Total depreciation and amortisation 350 290


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Note 23: Employee benefits expense

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Salaries 4,709 4,715

Superannuation – Defined Contribution Plans 533 544

Superannuation – Defined Benefit Plans 147 162

Long Service Leave 1 180 66

Annual Leave 1 461 460

Other Related Expenses 2 884 586

6,914 6,533

1 Includes an accrued payroll tax and superannuation contribution component.

2 2017 includes redundancy as a result of restructuring, 2016 includes severance and transition costs arising from the implementation of the Superannuation Administration Outsourcing Project (SAOP).

Employment on-costs such as workers’ compensation insurance and payroll tax are included within ‘other administration costs’ in Note 21.

Note 24: Auditor’s remuneration

The total fee paid or due and payable to the Auditor General for the financial years was as follows:

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Fee for auditing the financial statements and key performance indicators 363 261

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Note 25: Remuneration of senior officers

Position Name Period of Employment 2017 2016

Chief Executive Officer Howard Rosario 1, 3 30 Jan 2012 – 27 Jan 2017 270,239 422,205

Acting Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Palmer 4 30 Jan 2017 – Current 151,468 -

General Manager Investments Benjamin Palmer 2 3 Mar 2015 – 29 Jan 2017 170,399 291,732

General Manager Superannuation Services Karen Horne 1 03 Nov 2014 – Current 196,594 203,158

General Manager Finance Mark Caldwell 1 03 Nov 2014 – Current 198,894 185,865

Total 987,594 1,102,960

Short-term employee benefits 5 956,855 1,067,445

Post-employment benefits - -

Other long-term benefits 30,739 35,515

Termination benefits - -

Total Remuneration of Senior Officers

987,594 1,102,960

1 Remuneration of these senior officers adheres to Public Sector Commission executive salary classifications.2 This officer is appointed under section 11(2) of the State Superannuation Act (2000).3 This officer retired from his position as Chief Executive Officer at the end of his contracted period.4 This officer was directed to act in the vacant position of Chief Executive Officer for a limited period pursuant to section 51 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.5 Short-term employee benefits includes superannuation.

“Senior Officer” represents a person, by whatever name called, who is concerned with or takes part in the management of the Fund, but excludes any person acting in such a position for a limited period.

Representation of remuneration adheres to the Superannuation Industry Supervision Act 1993.

The number of senior officers whose total fees, salaries, superannuation, non-monetary benefits and other benefits for the financial year fall within the following bands are:

Remuneration Band ($) 2017 2016

$180,001 – 190,000 - 1$190,001 – 200,000 2 -$200,001 – 210,000 - 1$270,001 – 280,000 1 -$290,001 – 300,000 - 1$320,001 – 330,000 1 -$420,001 – 430,000 - 1

Total 4 4

Remuneration


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Note 26: Remuneration of members of the board and investment committee

GESB has determined the key management personnel include the Treasurer, board members and senior officers of GESB. GESB is not obligated to compensate the Treasurer and therefore disclosures in relation to the Treasurer’s compensation may be found in the Annual Report on State Finances.

Remuneration of members of the board

Position Name Period of Membership 2017 2016

Chair John Langoulant 1 02 Nov 2010 - Current 126,728 125,268Employer Director Richard Alder 11 Feb 2008 - 20 Feb 2016 - 43,554Employer Director Scott Ellis 3 02 Nov 2010 - Current 58,933 58,254Employer Director Catherine Nance 1 07 Mar 2011 - Current 67,795 67,014Employer Director Francesco Sciarrone 1, 2 21 Feb 2016 - Current 69,975 23,331Member Director Mathew Farrell 2 08 Feb 1996 - 07 Feb 2017 39,095 63,729Member Director Anne Gisborne 3, 4 08 Feb 2017 - Current - -Member Director Philippa Clarke 1, 3 02 Apr 2015 - Current 62,421 58,254Member Director Glen Townsing 4 04 Jul 2012 - Current - -Total 424,947 439,404Short-term employee benefits 5 424,947 439,404

Post-employment benefits - -Other long-term benefits - -Termination benefits - -Total Remuneration of Members of the Board 424,947 439,404

1 These officers are also members of the Investment Committee and the remuneration included in this table reflects this.2 The remuneration for these officers also incorporates a fee paid as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.3 These officers are also members of the Audit and Risk Committee but do not receive any further remuneration for their role.4 According to public sector guidelines, as a public sector employee these officers receive no remuneration while sitting on a government board.

5 Short-term employee benefits includes superannuation.

The number of board members whose total fees, salaries and superannuation for the financial year fall within the following bands are:Remuneration of Members of the Board 2017 2016

$0 – 10,000 2 1$20,001 – 30,000 - 1$30,001 – 40,000 1 -$40,001 – 50,000 - 1$50,001 – 60,000 1 2 $60,001 – 70,000 3 2$120,001 – 130,000 1 1

Total 8 8

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Remuneration of members of the investment committee

Position Name Period of Membership 2017 2016

Member David McMahon 1 01 Jun 2010 - Current $13,293 $12,887Member Warren Bird 1 10 Jun 2013 - Current $13,293 $13,140

$26,586 $26,027Short-term employee benefits 2 $26,586 $26,027Post-employment benefits - -Other long-term benefits - -Termination benefits - -Total Remuneration of external members of the Investment Committee

$26,586 $26,027

1 Mr McMahon’s initial term on the committee ended on 31 May 2015 and his subsequent contract commenced 8 June 2015. As GESB had already paid Mr McMahon in advance for the ‘gap’ period, the recovery of the overpaid allowance then occured in the 2016 financial year. Hence the difference in the amounts for the two members in 2016.

2 Short-term employee benefits includes superannuation

The number of Investment Committee members whose total fees, salaries and superannuation for the financial year fall within the following bands are:

Remuneration Band ($) 2017 2016

$10,001 – 20,000 2 2

Total 2 2

Note 27: Cash flow statement reconciliation

Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows:

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Cash and cash equivalents 103,155 66,382

Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to net result after income tax

Net result after income tax 219,011 32,837

Adjustments for:

(Increase) / decrease in assets measured in fair value (1,305,668) 5,186

Increase in insurance (54,835) (41,605)

Decrease in receivables 49,508 3,454

Depreciation and impairment 350 290

Increase / (decrease) in payables 9,527 (367)

Increase / (decrease) in income tax payable 23,891 (25,709)

Changes in loans measured at fair value and interest expenses 6,322 14,138

Allocation to members’ accounts 1,684,989 509,103

Net cash outflows from operating activities 633,095 497,327

Remuneration


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Note 28: Financial risk management objectives and policies

The Fund’s principal financial instruments comprise units in unit trusts, listed and unlisted equities, property assets and securities, fixed interest securities, cash and short-term deposits. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to generate a return on investment.

The Fund also enters into derivative transactions, principally in forward foreign exchange contracts, swaps, futures, options and warrants. The main purpose is to manage financial risks associated with the Fund’s investment transactions, to hedge particular investment exposures or to generate returns. Investments in derivatives are not used to gear the Fund’s investment portfolio, and are limited to the asset allocation limits for the underlying investment class.

The Fund also has various other financial instruments such as sundry receivables and payables, which arise directly from its operations; these are mainly current in nature.

Risks arising from holding financial instruments are inherent in the Fund’s activities, and are managed using a process of ongoing identification, measurement and monitoring. The main risks arising from the Fund’s financial instruments are credit risk, market risk (other price risk, foreign currency risk, interest rate risk) and liquidity risk. The Fund reviews and establishes policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below.

(a) Risk Management StructureGESB is responsible for the prudent management and investment of the assets of the Fund. To fulfil this statutory responsibility and meet its legal and fiduciary obligations, the Board has an integrated investment governance framework to govern its processes in formulating investment objectives, setting strategic asset allocations and developing appropriate investment strategies.

The Treasurer issues Prudential Guidelines for Investments to the Board incorporating the roles and responsibilities of both parties and they are subject to review annually.

A Board Investment Committee reports to and advises the Board about investment matters. The Committee draws on expertise outside the Board, and meets regularly to consider, recommend and/or approve as appropriate and monitor the Fund’s investment activities. The Committee is comprised of both Board Directors and external appointees, who have been appointed for their specialist professional expertise and who discharge their duties as specified in the Committee’s Charter.

The Investment Division provides strategic advice to the Board and Investment Committee in setting investment objectives, asset allocation, investment strategy and investment manager selection. A professional, specialist asset consultant is appointed to conduct market and investment manager research and provide asset allocation, investment manager selection and other investment advice and recommendations to the Fund.

The assets of the portfolio are managed by specialist external investment managers, who are approved by the Treasurer prior to being appointed. Each manager is required to invest the assets it manages in accordance with the Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments and report regularly on compliance with their mandate. Some term deposit investments are managed internally by GESB, as authorised by the Treasurer

The Board monitors investment manager performance as well as compliance with investment management agreements and Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments. Derivative exposure and asset allocation are managed in accordance with Board approved policies.

(b) Use of derivative financial instrumentsThe Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments allow the Fund to make use of derivative financial instruments.

Under the investment strategy of the Fund, derivatives are principally used to hedge foreign currency or other investment risks, as an effective alternative to physical assets or to gain access to, or allow flexibility in, financial markets. This enables the Fund to manage and structure its investment portfolio to achieve a desired level of total exposure to various asset classes. Derivatives are not utilised to leverage the investment portfolio.

The Fund only utilises derivative financial instruments via its external investment managers mandates. The derivatives held by the Fund as at the reporting date are as follows:

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2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Derivative assets:

Swaps 9,341 3,130

Futures 19,298 9,263

Options 950 1,195

Forwards 190,017 168,862

Warrants 92 31

Total derivative assets 219,698 182,481

Derivative liabilities:

Swaps 7,847 20,922

Futures 39,766 14,752

Options 348 1,378

Forwards 46,681 60,887

Total derivative liabilities 94,642 97,939

Total net derivatives 125,056 84,542

All derivative financial assets and liabilities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, except futures which belong to Level 1. The net derivative asset position at the reporting date is primarily a result of the increase in the value of the Australian dollar against major global currencies from the time the reported positions were initiated. This currency movement will have decreased the Australian dollar value of the corresponding underlying foreign currency denominated assets included in the investments.

(c) Credit riskCredit risk represents the risk that the counterparty to the financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the Fund to incur a financial loss. It arises from the financial assets of the Fund, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, receivables, investments and derivative financial instruments. The carrying amounts of financial assets best represent the maximum credit risk exposure of the Fund at the reporting date.

The Fund is exposed to the risk of credit related losses that arises from default of the counterparty.

Credit risk arising from derivative financial instruments is, at any time, generally limited to those with positive fair values (i.e. derivative assets).

The Fund manages credit risk by undertaking transactions with a large number of creditworthy counterparties in various countries. The Fund does not have any significant exposure to any individual counterparty or industry other than the state of Western Australia in respect of GESB’s unfunded superannuation liability and term deposits held with the big four Australian banks.

The operational bank account is held with Commonwealth Bank. The Fund monitors its credit risk by monitoring the credit quality and financial positions of the bank through regular analysis of its financial reports.

For investments in listed Australian equities, credit risk arising on these investments is mitigated by monitoring that managers transact predominantly with reputable brokers on recognised exchanges.

Credit risk arising from other collective investments is mitigated by extensive due diligence prior to the appointment of Investment Managers.

Credit risk associated with employer-sponsor receivables and other receivables is considered low as there is usually a short settlement period as the receivable relates to timing differences in respect of the receipt of contributions from the employer sponsors.

All investment and cash assets of the Fund (other than operational cash) are held via a Custodian, Northern Trust. The Fund monitors the credit risk of the Custodian through regular analysis of its investment and financial reports.


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Credit quality per class of financial instrumentCredit ratings are a key indicator in assessing the credit quality of financial assets. The Fund uses the Standard and Poor’s rating (or equivalent) categories. Exposure in each grade is monitored on a periodic basis, which assists in assessing the potential loss as a result of the risks and any corrective actions necessary.

The Fund’s interest bearing financial instruments portfolio is managed in a manner that is consistent with investment restrictions and credit rating limits contained within each fund manager’s mandate and individual investment agreements.

The table below shows the credit quality by class of asset for financial instruments:

AAA to AA- $'000

A+ to A- $'000

BBB+ to B- $'000

Other 1

$'000Total $'000

2017

Cash and term deposits 3,353,088 864,826 194,177 13 4,412,104

Asset-backed securities 42,727 1,448 12,729 20,598 77,502

Bank loans - - 277,490 200,024 477,514

Commercial paper - - - 1,989 1,989

Fixed interest bonds 1,715,561 1,203,503 1,831,686 28,607 4,779,357

Indexed Bonds 246,033 - 1,909 - 247,942

Mortgage-Backed Securities 291,863 2,516 957 544 295,880

5,649,272 2,072,293 2,318,948 251,775 10,292,288

AAA to AA- $'000

A+ to A- $'000

BBB+ to B- $'000

Other 1

$'000Total $'000

2016

Cash and term deposits 3,299,123 1,214,265 7,983 17 4,521,388

Asset-backed securities 71,720 1,481 - - 73,201

Bank loans - - 6,698 14,937 21,635

Commercial paper - - 9,969 - 9,969

Fixed interest bonds 1,686,159 1,166,434 1,296,501 3,490 4,152,584

Indexed Bonds 396,506 - 1,934 - 398,440

Mortgage-Backed Securities 214,937 5,783 1,175 - 221,895

5,668,445 2,387,963 1,324,260 18,444 9,399,112

1 The Fund’s Custodian uses the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating category to determine credit quality for each financial asset. Not all financial assets are rated by S&P. Although some financial assets are unrated this does not imply that they are non-investment grade. The investment quality of the portfolio is managed through compliance with each manager’s Investment Management Agreement.

The Fund restricts the exposure to credit losses on derivative instruments it holds by entering into master netting arrangements with major counterparties with whom a significant volume of transactions are undertaken. Such an arrangement provides for a single net settlement of all financial instruments covered by the agreement in the event of default on any one contract. Master-netting arrangements do not result in an offset of balance-sheet assets and liabilities unless certain conditions for offsetting under AASB 132 apply.

Although master-netting arrangements may significantly reduce credit risk, it should be noted that:

• Credit risk is eliminated only to the extent that amounts due to the same counterparty will be settled after the assets are realised.

• The extent to which overall credit risk is reduced may change substantially within a short period because the exposure is affected by each transaction subject to the arrangement.

As at the reporting date, master-netting arrangements reduced the credit risk on favourable contracts that have a fair value of $199,358k (2016: $171,992k).

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(d) Market riskMarket risk represents the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual instrument (or its issuer) or factors affecting all instruments in the market. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposure within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return for risk.

The investment managers may invest, where permitted under their mandate, in Australian and overseas equities, fixed interest securities, property and other financial securities and therefore are exposed to market risk on all of their investment assets. The Fund manages this risk by ensuring that all investment activities are undertaken in accordance with the Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments, approved investment strategies and mandated exposure limits.

To further mitigate market risk, the Fund also indirectly enters into derivative transactions, including fixed interest rate swaps and foreign exchange contracts, via its investment managers.

The market risk disclosures are prepared on the basis of the Fund’s direct investments and not on a look through basis for indirect investments held in the Fund.

Currency riskCurrency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

As a result of investments held that are denominated in foreign currencies, the Fund’s Statement of Financial Position and Income Statement can be affected significantly by movements in foreign currencies when translated to Australian dollars. The Fund manages its exposure to foreign currency risk and mitigates effects of its foreign currency translation exposure by adhering to the Fund’s Foreign Exchange (FX) Hedging Policy mandate which establishes the nature and extent of the Fund’s exposure to foreign currency. This foreign exchange policy is monitored against actual holdings on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

The Fund uses instruments such as currency forward contracts and swaps to manage currency exposure via the portfolios held by its investment managers. The terms of such contracts typically do not exceed one year, during which time 100% of the contract commitment is typically covered by cash, debt securities or equities denominated in the foreign currency or one highly correlated with the currency sold forward.

The Fund’s exposure to currency risk was as follows:

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Financial assets held at fair value

British Pound 892,589 765,544

Canadian Dollar 264,045 253,865

Euro 2,142,590 1,628,441

Hong Kong Dollar 388,246 238,679

Japanese Yen 939,472 792,614

Swiss Franc 282,873 249,834

US Dollar 11,481,093 8,989,098

Other Currencies 1,040,179 422,502

17,431,087 13,340,577

Financial liabilities held at fair value

British Pound 586,271 512,648

Canadian Dollar 273,506 226,953

Euro 1,772,536 1,468,602

Hong Kong Dollar 142,716 128,962

Japanese Yen 610,555 549,202

Swiss Franc 112,962 90,666

US Dollar 10,218,929 7,615,634

Other Currencies 676,052 560,846

14,393,527 11,153,513

Net Exposure 3,037,560 2,187,064


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The following table details the Fund’s sensitivity to a 10% (2016: 5% to 15%) increase or decrease in the value of major foreign currencies against the Australian dollar. A positive number indicates an increase in the net result after income tax and net assets where the respective foreign currency strengthens against the Australian dollar. For a weakening of the respective foreign currency against the Australian dollar there would be an equal and opposite impact on the net result after income tax and on the net assets available to pay benefits.

Possible rate change Effect on net assets /net results2017 2016 2017 2016

% % $'000 $'000

British Pound/AUD +/- 10 +/-5 30,008 / (30,008) 12,407 / (12,407)

Canadian Dollar/AUD +/- 10 +/-10 (927) / 927 2,641 / (2,641)

EUR/AUD +/- 10 +/-5 36,251 / (36,251) 7,842 / (7,842)

Hong Kong Dollar/AUD +/- 10 +/-15 24,053 / (24,053) 16,148 / (16,148)

Japanese Yen/AUD +/- 10 +/-5 32,222 / (32,222) 11,942 / (11,942)

Swiss Franc/AUD +/- 10 +/-5 16,645 / (16,645) 7,809 / (7,809)

USD/AUD +/- 10 +/-10 123,645 / (123,645) 134,766 / (134,766)

Other/AUD +/- 10 +/-5 35,671 / (35,671) (6,787) / 6,787

The sensitivity is based on reasonably possible changes over the following financial year using management’s internal analysis and market available information and reflects plausible movements in key market variables to which the Fund has exposure. The analysis for current financial year was performed on the same basis as prior financial year.

Interest rate riskInterest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair values of financial instruments.

Interest rate risk is managed by a combination of duration and geographical parameters, in accordance with the Fund’s investment strategy and mandated exposure limits. This risk is measured using sensitivity analysis.

Financial assets and financial liabilities of the Fund exposed to interest rate risk are cash and cash equivalents and other interest bearing securities.

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The table below summerises the Fund’s exposure to interest rate risks. It includes the Fund’s assets and liabilities at fair value, categorised by maturity dates.


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The table below analyses the sensitivity of the Fund’s Statement of Financial Position and Income Statement to the movement of interest rates to which the Fund had significant exposure at the reporting date. The analysis calculates the effect of reasonably possible interest rate movements on net assets and interest income, with all other variables held constant.

2017 2016

Currency

Reasonably possible change in

basis points Increase/(decrease)

Sensitivity of interest income and changes on

net assets $’000 Increase/(decrease)

Reasonably possible change in

basis points Increase/(decrease)

Sensitivity of interest income and changes on

net assets $’000 Increase/(decrease)

AUD + 50 / (50) 51,998 / (51,998) + 150 / (150) 141,384 / (141,384)

USD + 100 / (100) 103,996 / (103,996) + 100 / (100) 94,256 / (94,256)

EUR + 50 / (50) 51,998 / (51,998) + 120 / (120) 113,107 / (113,107)

GBP + 100 / (100) 103,996 / (103,996) + 100 / (100) 94,256 / (94,256)

Others + 50 / (50) 51,998 / (51,998) + 160 / (160) 150,809 / (150,809)

The sensitivity is based on reasonably possible changes over the following financial year using management’s internal analysis and market available information and reflects plausible movements in key market variables to which the Fund has exposure. The analysis for current financial year was performed on the same basis as prior financial year.

Other price riskOther price risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market.

To mitigate price risk the Fund diversifies its investment portfolio in line with its investment strategy. Additionally, the Fund invests in a range of asset classes that tend to have differing degrees of price risk (volatility) and be imperfectly correlated to each other. The Fund monitors its exposure to various asset classes and markets on an ongoing basis throughout the year to ensure appropriate diversification, and compliance with the Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments and GESB’s Liquidity Policy.

As all of the Fund’s financial instruments are carried at fair value with changes recognised in the Income Statement, changes in market conditions affecting fair value will be recognised in the Income Statement.

The Fund’s exposure at year end to other market price risk as detailed below:

Reasonably possible rate change Effect on net assets / net results

2017 2016 2017

$'000

2016% % $'000

Cash and term deposits +/-10 +/-10 441,210 / (441,210) 452,139 / (452,139)

Australian equities +/-20 +/-10 762,430 / (762,430) 336,305 / (336,305)

International equities +/-20 +/-10 1,449,138 / (1,449,138) 653,959 / (653,959)


Listed unit trusts +/-20 +/-10 75,766 / (75,766) 38,809 / (38,809)

Unlisted unit trusts +/-15 +/-10 456,195 / (456,195) 262,973 / (262,973)

Limited partnerships +/-10 +/-10 3,411 / (3,411) 3,603 / (3,603)


Asset-backed securities +/-10 +/-10 7,750 / (7,750) 7,320 / (7,320)

Bank loans +/-10 +/-10 47,751 / (47,751) 2,164 / (2,164)

Commercial paper +/-10 +/-10 199 / (199) 997 / (997)

Fixed interest bonds +/-10 +/-10 477,936 / (477,936) 415,258 / (415,258)

Indexed bonds +/-10 +/-10 24,794 / (24,794) 39,844 / (39,844)

Mortgage-backed securities +/-10 +/-10 29,588 / (29,588) 22,189 / (22,189)

Derivatives +/-10 +/-10 12,506 / (12,506) 8,454 / (8,454)


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(e) Liquidity riskLiquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. This risk is controlled through the Fund’s investment in financial instruments, which is managed to ensure that an appropriate proportion of the Fund is readily convertible to cash. In addition, the Fund maintains prudent levels of cash and cash equivalents to meet normal operating requirements.

The Fund’s significant financial liabilities are benefits payable to members, payables and current tax liabilities. The contractual maturity of vested superannuation benefits means that these can be considered payable on demand. On-demand payments comprise the entire defined contribution component and the vested portion of the defined benefit component (refer to Note 3 and Note 4).

The Fund manages its obligation to pay the defined contribution component on an expected maturity basis based on management’s estimates of when such funds will be drawn down by members. The Fund considers it is highly unlikely that all defined contribution members will request to roll over their superannuation fund account at the same time. Furthermore, in relation to the vested defined benefit component, the Fund has adequate resources readily convertible to cash to satisfactorily meet these obligations when called upon. In addition, the Crown guarantees payments of every benefit payable under a GESB scheme.

One of the Fund’s other significant financial liability is an interest bearing loan which was entered into with the State Government. Loan repayments are made on an agreed schedule to discharge the unfunded West State Super liability over 20 years and the loan agreement will expire in April 2021. Refer to Note 16 for details of the loan.

Other financial liabilities of the Fund comprise payables which are contractually due within 30 days and derivative liabilities comprising foreign exchange contracts payable within 12 months.

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including interest payments and excluding the impact of netting agreements for the Fund. Member benefits have been included in the ‘Less than 3 month’ column below as this is the amount that members could call upon as at year end.

30 June 2017

Carrying Amount

$’000

Contractual Cash Flows

$'000

Less than 3 months

$'000

3 months to 1 year

$'000

> 1 year $’000

Derivative liabilities 94,642 94,642 84,181 1,904 8,557

Payables 355,969 355,969 355,969 - -

Provision for employee benefits 1,229 1,229 119 795 315

Provision for post-employment benefits 1,669 1,669 36 112 1,521

Interest bearing loans 222,226 222,226 - 57,414 164,812

Income tax payable 39,237 39,237 - 39,237 -

Member benefits 28,584,237 28,584,237 28,584,237 - -

29,299,209 29,299,209 29,024,542 99,462 175,205

30 June 2016

Carrying Amount

$’000

Contractual Cash Flows

$'000

Less than 3 months

$'000

3 months to 1 year

$'000

> 1 year $’000

Derivative liabilities 97,939 97,939 73,719 3,398 20,822

Payables 193,273 193,273 193,273 - -

Provision for employee benefits 1,235 1,235 120 870 245

Provision for post employment benefits 1,832 1,832 36 146 1,650

Interest-bearing loans 275,237 275,237 - 57,265 217,972

Income tax payable 40,260 40,260 - 40,260 -

Member benefits 26,225,458 26,225,458 26,225,458 - -

26,835,234 26,835,234 26,492,606 101,939 240,689

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(f) Concentrations of riskConcentrations of risk arise when a number of financial instruments or contracts have the same features or have the same underlying exposure, for example, where they are entered into with the same counterparty, or when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, have activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions.

In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Fund monitors its exposure to ensure concentrations of risk remain within acceptable levels, and imposes mandated limits on the use of derivative instruments by investment managers and on maximum exposures to specific issuers or market segments as appropriate.

The following table classifies the Fund’s listed equity portfolio by industry sector as at the reporting date.

2017 2016 $’000 % $’000 %

Consumer discretionary 1,141,140 9.95 1,196,919 11.58

Consumer staples 688,057 6.00 655,476 6.34

Energy 717,118 6.26 587,622 5.68

Financials 2,501,697 21.82 1,959,782 18.96

Health care 1,019,543 8.89 1,104,712 10.69

Industrials 960,076 8.38 889,611 8.61

Information technology 1,303,565 11.37 961,050 9.30

Materials 969,441 8.46 778,403 7.53

Real Estate 1,535,683 13.40 1,760,681 17.04

Telecommunication services 387,377 3.38 303,776 2.94

Utilities 239,599 2.09 136,974 1.33

11,463,296 100.00 10,335,006 100.00

The following table analyses the Fund’s investment portfolio by geographic regions (excluding the effect of foreign currency exposure) as at the reporting date.

2017 2016 $’000 % $’000 %

Australia 12,879,937 51.55 11,435,844 50.86

Canada 324,818 1.30 273,464 1.22

France 334,873 1.34 362,580 1.61

Germany 440,822 1.76 360,920 1.61

Hong Kong 252,788 1.01 234,946 1.04

Japan 832,769 3.33 769,452 3.42

Netherlands 248,076 0.99 139,126 0.62

Singapore 90,822 0.36 109,356 0.49

Switzerland 327,804 1.31 311,634 1.39

United Kingdom 908,507 3.65 826,128 3.67

United States 5,562,634 22.26 5,169,790 22.99

Other 2,780,588 11.14 2,491,199 11.08

24,984,438 100.00 22,484,439 100.00

(g) Unitised investments Unitised investment vehicles hold investments in a variety of investment instruments, including derivatives that expose the Fund’s investments to a variety of investment risks, including market risk, credit risk, interest risk and currency risk. Refer to Note 28(c) to 28(e) on how the Fund manages these risks.


92

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20,4

57(2

75,2

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fits

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(198

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94

Apportionment of net assetsSection 16 of the State Superannuation Act 2000 requires GESB to maintain such accounts within the Fund that are considered necessary for the management of the Fund and its separate elements and provides guidelines for the apportionment of investment income and expenses between those elements of the Fund.

Contribution receipts and benefit payments have been directly allocated to the relevant Scheme.

Apportionment of investment incomeSection 22 of the State Superannuation Act 2000 provides that GESB is to allocate earnings derived from the investment of the Fund between the Schemes in accordance with the Treasurer’s guidelines and otherwise as it considers appropriate.

Commencing 1 July 2001, as a result of the introduction of Member Investment Choice, the income attributable to the accumulation schemes has been allocated in accordance with income credited to the members’ account. Income is allocated based on actual investment income received in accordance with the Treasurer’s Guidelines for Reserves.

Reconciliation between scheme financial reporting and Statement of Financial PositionThe table set out below is a reconciliation of net assets available for member benefits between scheme financial reporting and Statement of Financial Position:

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Defined benefit schemes


Gold State Super 2,781,198 2,728,215

2,875,543 2,820,068

Defined contribution schemes

West State Super 14,220,045 12,734,859

GESB Super 3,363,693 2,777,772


Retirement Income - Term Allocated Pension 19,995 20,457

21,901,152 19,436,419

Reserves 209,675 197,373

WATC Loan (222,226) (275,237)

Total net assets available for member benefits as per Scheme Financial Reporting 24,764,144 22,178,623

Adjustments for employer-sponsor receivables

Pension Scheme 1,592,477 1,686,927

Gold State Super 2,678,398 2,693,351

WATC Loan recoverable from State 222,226 275,238

Net assets available for member benefits as per Statement of Financial Position 29,257,245 26,834,139

95

Reconciliation between scheme financial reporting and income statementThe following table shows a reconciliation of change in net assets after income tax and net result after income tax between scheme financial reporting and Income Statement:

2017 2016 $’000 $’000

Change in net assets after income tax as per Scheme Financial Reporting 2,585,521 1,199,963

Adjustments:

Superannuation contributions income (2,835,552) (2,705,025)

Income tax on contributions 150,079 153,614

Death and disability insurance received (46,880) (51,000)

Benefits to members/beneficiaries 1,949,116 1,851,783

Insurance premiums charged 101,715 92,605

Allocation to members’ accounts (1,684,989) (509,103)

Net result after income tax as per Income Statement 219,011 32,837

Note 30: Insurance

GESB Super and West State Super (From 1 July 2008)Both GESB Super and West State Super provide death and disability benefits to eligible members. These benefits are greater than the members’ vested benefit and as such both schemes have a group policy in place with a third party to insure death and disability benefits in excess of vested benefits. Both schemes act as an agent for these arrangements.

West State Super (Prior to 1 July 2008)The third party insurance policy for West State Super (WSS) does not cover Partial and Permanent Disability (PPD) claims on an ongoing basis and the run-off in respect of pre-existing conditions prior to 1 July 2008. Consequently, eligible members of WSS (to 30 June 2008) have the right to make their claims with WSS. The PPD claims are currently funded by an insurance reserve and the funding was provided by the State.

In the event that the insurance reserve is exhausted, Sections 31 and 32 of the State Superannuation Act 2000 provide a statutory guarantee of all benefits payable under WSS, which includes PPD claims on an ongoing basis and the run-off in respect of pre-existing conditions. As such, WSS is not liable for any PPD claims. WSS only acts as an agent for these arrangements.

Gold State Super Gold State Super (GSS) provides its members with lump sum defined benefits on retirement, death or disablement with automatic death and disability insurance cover at no additional cost, in which Section 31 and 32 of the State Superannuation Act 2000 provide a statutory guarantee of all benefits payable under GSS.

Pension Scheme Members do not pay a separate insurance fee and there is no reference to separate “insured” benefits under the Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 1939.

Retirement Income (Allocated Pension and Term Allocated Pension) Both Retirement Income schemes do not provide insurance cover to members.


96

Note 31: Commitments and contingent liabilities

Operating lease commitmentsThe Fund is committed to operating leases on five motor vehicles. These leases are non-cancellable and have a term of 17 months, three years and four years with no renewable options included in the contract. There are no restrictions imposed by these leasing arrangements on other financing transactions.

The Fund is committed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on its premises for a period of 10 years with the Department of Finance.

2017 $’000

2016 $’000

Commitments payable Premises Vehicles Premises Vehicles

Within 1 Year 409 9 3,804 14

Later than 1 Year and not later than 5 Years 1,692 10 - 16

2,101 19 3,804 30

Commitments receivable Premises sublease

Premises sublease

Within 1 Year - 1,902

Later than 1 Year and not later than 5 Years - -

- 1,902

Other expenditure commitmentsOther expenditure commitments relate to contracted expenditure for outsourced superannuation administration services.

2017 $’000

2016 $’000

Administration services

Within 1 Year 576 567

Later than 1 Year and not later than 5 Years 593 1,185

1,169 1,752

The Fund entered into an Outsourced Administration arrangement with the Link Group in 2014/15. The amount included above under “Administration Services” is the minimum amount payable under the outsourcing contract. The amount payable in respect of the outsourced services as outlined in the Fund’s 2015/16 Statement of Corporate Intent is projected to be $25.8m annually, increasing each year in line with CPI / WPI.

Contingent liabilitiesThere are no contingent liabilities that have been incurred by the Fund in relation to 2017 and 2016.

97

Note 32: Related party transactions

The Fund had no related party transactions other than those disclosed in the table below, which mainly relates to recoupments made to the Fund by the State Government.

Pension Scheme

$’000

Gold State Super $’000

West State Super $’000

Parliamentary

and Judges Pension

$’000Total $’000

30 June 2017

WATC loan recoup 1 - - 59,335 - 59,335

Employer contributions recoup 189,645 317,553 - - 507,198

Administration expense recoup 1,731 5,051 - 209 6,991

191,376 322,604 59,335 209 573,524

Pension Scheme

$’000

Gold State Super $’000

West State Super $’000

Parliamentary

and Judges Pension

$’000Total $’000

30 June 2016

WATC loan recoup 1 - - 59,465 - 59,465

Employer contributions recoup 200,441 355,437 - - 555,878

Administration expense recoup 1,734 4,836 - 176 6,746

202,175 360,273 59,465 176 622,089

1 The amount recouped from the State Government is the same amount of loan repaid to WATC during the reporting period. Refer to Note 16 for details of the WATC loan.

Information for employer-sponsor receivables from the State Government in relation to unfunded member benefits is set out in Note 10.

The Fund also receives superannuation contributions and related payments from employers in the WA Public Sector.


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Note 33: Explanatory statement

In accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 945P, significant variances between budget and actual for 2017 and between the actual results for 2017 and 2016 are shown below. Significant variances are considered to be those greater than 10%, and/or deemed significant in the context of the operations of the Fund.

2017 Actual

2017 Budget

Variance actual to budget

2016 Actual

Variance actual to prior year actual

Note $’000 $’000 $’000 % $’000 $’000 %Revenue

Investment Revenue

Investment revenue (i) 2,021,668 1,458,465 563,203 39 630,743 1,390,925 221

Less: investment expenses (ii) (67,813) (91,334) 23,521 (26) (55,129) (12,684) 23

Net Investment Revenue 1,953,855 1,367,131 586,724 43 575,614 1,378,241 239

Superannuation Revenue

Contributions Income

Member (iii) 1,065,837 798,610 267,227 33 902,871 162,966 18

Employer 1,503,367 1,449,667 53,700 4 1,548,814 (45,447) (3)

Rollover into retirement products (iv) 906,320 1,689,237 (782,917) (46) 1,026,078 (119,758) (12)

Inward transfer from other funds (v) 628,257 674,952 (46,695) (7) 553,102 75,155 14

Group life insurance proceeds 46,880 48,530 (1,650) (3) 51,000 (4,120) (8)

Other income (vi) 10,275 13,424 (3,149) (23) 14,734 (4,459) (30)

Total Superannuation Revenue 4,160,936 4,674,420 (513,484) (11) 4,096,599 64,337 2

TOTAL REVENUE 6,114,791 6,041,551 73,240 1 4,672,213 1,442,578 31

Expenses

Benefits to members/beneficiaries (vii) 3,217,345 3,720,910 503,565 14 3,177,623 (39,722) (1)

Administration expenses (viii) 43,276 49,920 6,644 13 43,594 318 1

Insurance premiums charged to members’ account 101,715 106,129 4,414 4 92,605 (9,110) (10)

Depreciation and amortisation (ix) 350 288 (62) (22) 290 (60) (21)

Changes in loans measured at fair value

(x) (9,701) - 9,701 100 (4,907) 4,794 (98)

Loan interest expenses (xi) 16,023 16,064 41 0 19,045 3,022 16

Total Expenses 3,369,008 3,893,311 524,303 13 3,328,250 (40,758) (1)

NET RESULT BEFORE TAX FOR THE YEAR 2,745,783 2,148,240 597,543 28 1,343,963 1,401,820 104

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Notes to the Explanatory Statement

(i) Investment revenue Investment revenue is $563.2m (39%) higher than budget and $1,390.9m (221%) higher than the prior year. The full

year investment performance of the Fund was 8.9% compared to a budget of 6.4%, which was provided by GESB’s asset consultant at the time of budget preparation. The higher than expected investment performance in the 2016/17 financial year was largely due to strong returns from Australian and International share markets over the year.

Details of investment revenue are included in Note 19.

(ii) Investment expenses Investment expenses are $23.5m (26%) lower than budget and $12.7m (23%) higher than the prior year.

The variance against budget was due to management fees for unit trust investments which were budgeted, but were not included in the actuals. These costs are deducted directly from the investment.

The majority of this increase against prior year, $8.8m, is due to an increase in management performance fees. The remainder is due to changes in fund managers, asset allocations and the funding of the Infrastructure asset class.

(iii) Member contributions Member contributions were $267.2m (33%) higher than budget and $163.0m (18%) higher than prior year due

to higher member contributions into West State. This was driven by Commonwealth Budget changes effecting contributions pre 30 June 2017, with contribution caps decreasing from 1 July 2017.

(iv) Rollover into retirement products Total rollovers into retirement products were $782.9m (46%) lower than budget and $119.8m (12%) lower than prior

year. Commonwealth Budget changes effected member behaviour with a $1.6m cap introduced for money held in pension phase and taxing of investment earnings in Transition To Retirement (TTR) both coming into effect from 1 July 2017.

(v) Inward transfer from other funds Inward transfer from other funds were $75.2m (14%) higher than prior year due to increased member consolidation

activity. Some of this behavior is attributable to budget changes, with larger than average inflows at year end.

(vi) Other income Other income is $3.1m (23%) lower than budget and $4.5m (30%) lower than prior year. The lower than budgeted

income was primarily as a result of User Pays Fee income not being offset in the budget against the member payments. The decrease versus prior year was due to the Insurance Administration Fee income stopping at the end of 2015/16. This was due to a new agreement with the insurance provider which included reducing this Insurance Administration Fee from 4.4% on Death and/or Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) premiums and 7.7% on Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) premiums to 0% for both Death and/or TPD and SCI.

(vii) Benefits to members/beneficiaries Total superannuation benefits were $503.6m (14%) lower than budget. This is due in part to uncertainty surrounding

possible redundancies and budget changes, with retirement products contributing to over half the difference.

(viii) Administration expenses Refer to Note 21.

(ix) Depreciation and amortisation Refer to Note 21.

(x) Changes in loans measured at fair value Refer to Note 16.

(xi) Loan interest expenses Refer to Note 16.


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Note 34: Summary of actuarial report

The following information is provided in the Actuarial Report on the latest investigation as to the state and sufficiency of the Fund.

The valuation was undertaken in accordance with Section 17 of the State Superannuation Act 2000.

Effective date of the latest actuarial investigation The effective date of the latest valuation was 30 June 2017.

Name and qualification of actuaryThe valuation of was undertaken by the Fund’s actuary, Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Fund SummaryThe overall financial position of the Fund as at 30 June 2017 was as stated in the table below.

2017 $’000

Total net assets 24,986,370

Less: Net assets for defined contribution schemes

West State Super 14,220,045

GESB Super 3,363,693

Retirement Income 4,297,419

Term Allocated Pension 19,995

3,085,218

Less: Reserves 209,675

Net assets for defined benefit schemes 2,875,543

Less: Accrued actuarial funded liabilities for defined benefit schemes

Pension Scheme 2,333,067

Gold State Super 79,143

Net position 463,333

Financial condition of each scheme as at reporting dateThe Fund’s actuary reported that in respect of funded liabilities:

(i) Pension Scheme The Actuary reported that the Scheme has a slightly improved financial position with an increase in the surplus of

assets over the value of funded accrued liabilities.

(ii) Gold State Super The Actuary reported that the Scheme has a slightly improved financial position with an increase in the surplus of

assets over the value of funded accrued liabilities.

(iii) GESB Super The Actuary reported that the accumulation schemes (West State Super, GESB Super and Retirement products) are

supported by an operational risk reserve equal to 0.40% of their liabilities and accumulation general reserve equal to 0.34% of their liabilities.

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(iv) West State Super The Actuary reported that the accumulation schemes (West State Super, GESB Super and Retirement products) are


(v) Retirement Products The Actuary reported that the accumulation schemes (West State Super, GESB Super and Retirement products) are


Reserves In addition to the above funded liabilities and schemes’ explicit reserves, the Fund maintains a portion of its assets in the following reserves:

2017 $’000

Accumulation General Reserve 74,479

WSS Government Guaranteed Payment Reserve 1 45,970

Optional Risk Reserve 89,226

Total Reserves 209,675

1 This reserve is made up of WSS minimum benefit guarantee reserve and WSS insurance reserve. Refer to Note 17 for details of these reserves.

Note 35: Write-offs

The write-offs approved by the Board during the current finanial year were $167,785 (2016: $9,329)

Note 36: Significant events after balance date

Subsequent to the balance date, there have been no matters or circumstances which have arisen that have significantly affected or may significantly affect the financial position or operating results of the Fund.


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Independent audit opinion

103


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105


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In the opinion of the Board, the key performance indicators are based on proper records, are relevant and appropriate for assisting users to assess the performance of GESB, and fairly represent the performance of GESB for the financial year ended 30 June 2017.

JL Langoulant F SciarroneChair Director

Certification of key performance indicators

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The key performance indicators in this report are produced in order to evaluate GESB’s performance in achieving its outcome and delivering its services. Included are key effectiveness and efficiency performance indicators required by the Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer’s Instruction 904. The key effectiveness indicators provide information on the extent to which the agency level government desired outcome has been achieved through the production of the agreed service. The key efficiency indicators link the service GESB provides to the level of resource inputs required to produce them.

The performance highlights section of the Annual Report includes other relevant measures that provide an overview of performance during 2016/17.

GESB’s outcomeGESB has statutory obligations under its enabling legislation to administer superannuation schemes and provide products and services to our members. In doing this we are obligated to act in the best interests of our members. GESB’s outcome contributes to the government goal of financial and economic responsibility. GESB also contributes to the government goal of a stronger focus on the regions where GESB has specific programs in place given that nearly one-third of the Government’s workforce (our members) is regionally based.

Actual 14/15

Actual 15/16

Target 16/17

Actual 16/17

Percentage who are fairly satisfied, satisfied or extremely satisfied 86% 80% 89%

Key performance indicators

92%

Key effectiveness indicators

1. Members’ satisfaction with GESB’s servicesMember satisfaction with services is an important measure for evaluating GESB’s performance in achieving its outcome which is the ‘improved long term superannuation benefits of our members’. The provision of quality member services enhances member engagement in their superannuation which, along with the provision of value for money products and services, supports the achievement of improved superannuation benefits.

Members’ satisfaction with the services provided by GESB was 89% (6-10 out of 10 ratings) for the 2016/17 financial year, against a target of 80%, with 78% of members rating the service as 8-10 out of 10.

The main contributor to exceeding target was having helpful and knowledgeable service representatives who were able to satisfy member queries at the first point of contact.

GESB uses an external market research company to conduct its member surveys.

A quarterly sample of at least 3000 members, who have contacted GESB, ensures a minimum sample of n=300 respondents is achieved per quarter, assuming a response rate of 10%. This generates a margin of error of ±2.96% on an annual sample of n=1480 at the 95% confidence level. In order to improve the accuracy of the results they are post weighted by scheme, age and gender against members who have contacted the Member Services Centre during the 2016/17 financial year to ensure they are representative. After weighting, the effective sample size for the year is 1070.


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2. Investment performance against objectivesDuring the period, 12-month (tertiary) return objectives were removed from the Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments (TPGI). These were removed because a 12-month return objective is potentially inconsistent with the risk and longer-term return objectives for GESB’s investment options. As such, tertiary objectives are no longer reported as a key performance indicator.

Changes to the TPGI were approved by the Treasurer of Western Australia in December 2016.

Performance of West State Super plansFor the Cash plan, the objective is to meet or exceed the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over rolling 12-month periods.

Conservative, My West State Super and Growth plans have primary and secondary performance objectives. The primary objective is to deliver investment performance in excess of Consumer Price Index (CPI) targets over a specified rolling multi-year period. Returns are measured after fees. My West State Super was previously known as the Balanced investment option.

The secondary performance objective is to achieve a return in excess of the plan’s asset weighted benchmark return over a rolling three-year period. Returns are measured after fees. The asset weighted benchmark return is the weighted average of a plan’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and the benchmark return for each asset class. The SAA is approved by the Treasurer and asset class benchmarks are determined by the Board.

The Cash plan met its sole objective by delivering a net return of 2.18% for the 12 months to June 2017 compared with 1.82% for the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index, exceeding its target by 0.36%.

The Conservative and My West State Super plans exceeded their primary objectives, reflecting strong returns from growth assets over each plan’s time horizon.

The Growth plan’s longer (10-year) time horizon includes the significant declines in equity markets during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-09. This has impacted the plan’s performance against its primary objective.

The Conservative, My West State Super and Growth plans lagged their secondary objectives for the three-year period to June 2017. The plan returns were negatively impacted primarily by below benchmark returns from the underlying Medium Risk Alternatives, Investment Grade Bonds and International Equities asset classes. The My West State Super plan (the plan adopted by the majority of West State Super members) achieved a return after fees of 6.89% pa for the three-year period, lagging its secondary objective performance target of 7.48% pa by 0.59% pa.

The table below shows actual investment performance compared to performance targets.

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Investment Plan ObjectiveNet Plan Return

% pa1

Target % pa1

Relative Performance

% pa

Cash plan • Achieve a return of at least the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over rolling 12 month periods

2.18 1.82 0.36

Conservative plan • Achieve a return after fees of CPI +2.0% pa over rolling five year periods

• Achieve a return after fees in excess of the asset weighted benchmark return over rolling three year periods

6.37

4.92

3.97

5.19

2.40

(0.27)

My West State Super plan2

• Achieve a return after fees of CPI +3.0% pa over rolling seven year periods


8.96

6.89

5.09

7.48

3.87

(0.59)

Growth plan • Achieve a return after fees of CPI +4.5% pa over rolling ten year periods


5.06

7.61

6.86

8.14

(1.80)

(0.53)

1 All plan returns are reported net of Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) when compared against a net investment return target for CPI plus objectives and net of fees when compared against a gross investment return target for secondary objectives. The ICR includes all of the investment costs and any additional underlying costs relating to the investment. Net returns are the returns that members receive and are reflected in unit prices and GESB’s member reporting correspondence.

2 Previously known as Balanced plan.


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Performance of GESB Super plansFor the Cash plan, the objective is to meet or exceed the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over rolling 12-month periods.

The Conservative, Balanced, My GESB Super and Growth plans have primary and secondary performance objectives. The primary objective is to deliver investment performance in excess of CPI targets over a specified rolling multi-year period. Returns are measured after fees and tax. My GESB Super was previously known as the Balanced Growth investment option.

The secondary performance objective is to achieve a return in excess of the plan’s asset weighted benchmark return over a rolling three-year period. Returns are measured after fees. The asset weighted benchmark return is the weighted average of a plan’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and the benchmark return for each asset class. The SAA is approved by the Treasurer and asset class benchmarks are determined by the Board.

The Cash plan met its sole objective by delivering a net return of 1.85% for the 12 months to June 2017 compared with 1.82% for the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index, exceeding its target by 0.03%.

The Conservative, Balanced and My GESB Super plans exceeded their primary objectives, reflecting the strong returns from growth assets over each plan’s time horizon.

The Growth plan’s longer (10-year) time horizon includes the significant declines in equity markets during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-09. This has impacted the plan’s performance against its primary objective.

The Conservative, Balanced, My GESB Super and Growth plans returns lagged their secondary objectives for the three-year period to June 2017. These plans were negatively impacted primarily by below benchmark returns from the underlying Medium Risk Alternatives, Investment Grade Bonds and International Equities asset classes. The My GESB Super plan (the plan adopted by the majority of GESB Super members) achieved a return after fees of 7.45% pa for the three-year period, lagging its secondary objective performance target of 7.83% pa by 0.38% pa.


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% pa3

Target % pa3


% pa


1.85 1.82 0.03

Conservative plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +2.5% pa over rolling five year periods


6.36

5.31

4.47

5.49

1.89

(0.18)

Balanced plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +3.0% pa over rolling six year periods


7.54

6.51

4.84

7.18

2.70

(0.67)

My GESB Super plan4

• Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +3.5% pa over rolling seven year periods


8.44

7.45

5.59

7.83

2.85

(0.38)

Growth plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +4.0% pa over rolling ten year periods


4.50

8.02

6.36

8.47

(1.86)

(0.45)

3 All plan returns are reported net of Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) and applicable taxes when compared against a net investment return target for CPI plus objectives and net of ICR only when compared against a gross investment return target for secondary objectives. The ICR includes all of the investment costs and any additional underlying costs relating to the investment. Net returns are the returns that members receive and are reflected in unit prices and GESB’s member reporting correspondence.

4 Previously known as Balanced Growth plan.


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Performance of Retirement Products

Retirement Income Allocated PensionFor the Cash plan, the objective is to meet or exceed the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over rolling 12-month periods.The Conservative, Balanced and Growth plans have primary and secondary performance objectives. The primary objective is to deliver investment performance in excess of CPI targets over a specified rolling multi-year period. Returns are measured after fees and tax.The secondary performance objective is to achieve a return in excess of the plan’s asset weighted benchmark return over a rolling three-year period. Returns are measured after fees. The asset weighted benchmark return is the weighted average of a plan’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and the benchmark return for each asset class. The SAA is approved by the Treasurer and asset class benchmarks are determined by the Board. The Conservative and Balanced plans exceeded their primary objectives, reflecting the strong returns from growth assets over each plan’s time horizon. The Growth plan’s longer (10-year) time horizon includes the significant declines in equity markets during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-09. This has impacted the plan’s performance against its primary objective.The Conservative, Balanced and Growth plans lagged their secondary objectives for the three-year period to June 2017. These plan returns were negatively impacted primarily by below benchmark returns from the underlying Medium Risk Alternatives, Investment Grade Bonds and International Equities asset classes. The Balanced plan (the plan adopted by the majority of Retirement Income members) achieved a return after fees of 6.53% pa for the three-year period, lagging its secondary objective performance target of 7.31% pa by 0.78% pa. The table below shows actual investment performance compared to performance targets.


% pa5

Target % pa5


% pa


1.97 1.82 0.15

Conservative plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +2.0% pa over rolling five year periods.


6.33

4.71

3.97

5.16

2.36

(0.45)

Balanced plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +3.0% pa over rolling seven year periods.


8.82

6.53

5.09

7.31

3.73

(0.78)

Growth plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +4.5% pa over rolling ten year periods.


5.16

7.35

6.86

8.06

(1.70)

(0.71)

5 All plan returns are reported net of Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) and inclusive of franking credits when compared against a net investment return target for CPI plus objectives and net of ICR and excluding franking credits when compared against a gross investment return target for secondary objectives. The ICR includes all of the investment costs and any additional underlying costs relating to the investment. Retirement products do not pay tax on investment earnings and are eligible for the benefit of franking credits. Net returns are the returns that members receive and are reflected in unit prices and GESB’s member reporting correspondence.

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Retirement Income – Term Allocated PensionFor the Cash plan, the objective is to meet or exceed the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over rolling 12-month periods.The Conservative, Balanced and Growth plans have primary and secondary performance objectives. The primary objective is to deliver investment performance in excess of CPI targets over a specified rolling multi-year period. Returns are measured after fees and tax.The secondary performance objective is to achieve a return in excess of the plan’s asset weighted benchmark return over a rolling three-year period. Returns are measured after fees. The asset weighted benchmark return is the weighted average of a plan’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and the benchmark return for each asset class. The SAA is approved by the Treasurer and asset class benchmarks are determined by the Board. The Cash plan return lagged its sole objective on a net basis due to the higher fees associated with the Retirement Income – Term Allocated Pension scheme (owing to its relatively small size). The Conservative and Balanced plans exceeded their primary objectives, reflecting the strong returns from growth assets over each plan’s time horizon. The Growth plan’s longer (10-year) time horizon includes the significant declines in equity markets during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-09. This has impacted the plan’s performance against its primary objective.The Conservative, Balanced and Growth plans lagged their secondary objective over the three-year period to June 2017. These plan returns were negatively impacted primarily by below benchmark returns from the underlying Medium Risk Alternatives, Investment Grade Bonds and International Equities asset classes. The Balanced plan (the plan adopted by the majority of Retirement Income - Term Allocated Pension members) achieved a return after fees of 6.06% pa for the three-year period, lagging its secondary objective performance target of 7.31% pa by 1.25% pa.



% pa6

Target % pa6


% pa


1.46 1.82 (0.36)

Conservative plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +2.0% pa over rolling five year periods.


5.91

4.27

3.97

5.16

1.94

(0.89)

Balanced plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +3.0% pa over rolling seven year periods.


8.40

6.06

5.09

7.31

3.31

(1.25)

Growth plan • Achieve a return after fees and tax of CPI +4.5% pa over rolling ten year periods.


4.85

6.88

6.86

8.06

(2.01)

(1.18)

6 All plan returns are reported net of Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) and inclusive of franking credits when compared against a net investment return target for CPI plus objectives and net of ICR and excluding franking credits when compared against a gross investment return target for secondary objectives. The ICR includes all of the investment costs and any additional underlying costs relating to the investment. Retirement products do not pay tax on investment earnings and are eligible for the benefit of franking credits. Net returns are the returns that members receive and are reflected in unit prices and GESB’s member reporting correspondence.


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Gold State Super, Pension and Provident SchemesThe assets of the defined benefits schemes, Gold State Super, Pension and Provident Schemes, are managed with a single investment strategy and a common asset allocation to manage the funded liability on behalf of the State. The primary objective is to deliver investment performance in excess of the Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) + 2.5% pa over rolling five-year periods. Returns are measured after fees.The secondary performance objective is to achieve a return in excess of the schemes’ asset weighted benchmark return over a rolling three-year period. Returns are measured after fees. The asset weighted benchmark return is the weighted average of the schemes’ Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and the benchmark return for each asset class. The SAA is approved by the Treasurer and asset class benchmarks are determined by the Board.Over the five-year period to June 2017 the defined benefits schemes exceeded their primary objective, reflecting the strong returns from growth assets over the schemes’ time horizon. The schemes lagged their secondary objective performance target over the three-year period to June 2017. The schemes were negatively impacted primarily by below benchmark returns from the underlying Medium Risk Alternatives, Investment Grade Bonds and International Equities asset classes.



% pa7

Target % pa7


% pa

Gold State, Pension and Provident

• Achieve a return after fees of Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) +2.5% pa over rolling five year periods.


11.58

7.80

4.89

8.30

6.69

(0.50)

7 All scheme returns are reported net of Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) when compared against a net investment return target for AWE plus objectives and a gross investment return target for secondary objectives. The ICR includes all of the investment costs and any additional underlying costs relating to the investment. Net returns are the returns received by the schemes.

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Key efficiency indicators GESB provides access to superannuation and retirement products, insurance cover through superannuation and a wide range of information, education services and resources for members. Value is delivered to members by providing efficient and cost effective superannuation and retirement products and services with above market-average, risk controlled net returns and highly rated member services including member education and information services.

1. Average administration cost per member accountThe average cost per member of administering the schemes has increased by 2.5% in real terms and 3.2% in nominal terms compared to the previous year and was 14.2% below target. Cost per member has increased due to the decrease in the number of member accounts. This increase is due to both marginal increases in costs and decreases in member numbers, as lost and unclaimed super accounts were transferred to the Australian Taxation Office. Cost per member account is lower than budgeted for both Accumulation and Defined Benefit Schemes predominantly due to lower than budget administration expenses primarily in the areas of Outsourced Administration costs, Professional Fees, Contractors and Irrecoverable GST.

2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Nominal Cost – Target $138.11 $136.87 $114.59 $137.95 $163.12

Nominal Cost – Actual $113.65 $133.61 $130.03 $135.63 $140.03

Real Cost – Actual $120.24 $136.84 $131.59 $136.58 $140.03

The direct costs of Superannuation Reform have been excluded from the administration costs in order to maintain comparability with prior year’s figures. These costs finished in 2014/15. For illustrative purposes the following table shows the nominal cost per member account including Superannuation Reform costs.

2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Nominal Cost $118.28 $148.29 $138.30 $135.63 $140.03


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2. Investment Management Expense Ratio (investment management costs as a percentage of portfolio mean value invested) The cost of managing GESB’s investments is monitored closely. In addition to direct investment management costs incurred by GESB, external specialist investment managers are appointed to invest funds in specific asset classes. Both internal and external management costs have been included in determining this indicator, in order to illustrate the full investment management costs incurred by GESB. The indicator reflects investment management costs as a percentage of portfolio mean value invested for the year.

Disciplined control over investment costs contributed to the MER being contained to 0.37% for 2016/17, therefore, outperforming its target of 0.39%.

Investment Management Expense Ratio

Actual 2012/13

Actual 2013/14

Actual 2014/15

Actual 2015/16

Target 2016/17

Actual 2016/17

Investment management expense ratio – investment management costs as a percentage of portfolio mean value invested

0.42 0.40 0.39 0.36 0.39 0.37

2016/17 is the base year, so nominal and real costs are the same in this year.

Nominal Cost - Target Nominal Cost - Actual Real Cost - Actual

Average cost per member account

$170

$160

$150

$140

$130

$120

$110

$1002012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

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Government goalsGESB’s contribution to the achievement of government goals is indirect as its priority is to act in the best interest of members, as far as practicable. GESB provides superannuation services to current and former public sector employees and their partners, while other government agencies provide services to all Western Australians.

Financial and economic responsibilityGESB manages finances responsibly so as to support the efficient and effective delivery of services to members.

Stronger focus on the regionsAround one third of GESB’s members are based in regional Western Australia. GESB provides regional members with access to the same education and information resources as those in the metropolitan areas. This is done via seminars, webinars, presentations and one-to-one meetings.

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Legislation administeredDuring 2014/15, GESB was directly responsible for administering the following State legislation:

• State Superannuation Act 2000;• State Superannuation Regulations 2001; and• Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 19381.

State legislation impacting on activitiesAs a State public sector entity and employer, GESB was responsible for complying with a wide range of State legislation. This included:

• Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003

• Disability Services Act 1993• Electoral Act 1907• Equal Opportunity Act 1984• Fair Trading Act 2010• Family Court Act 1997• Financial Management Act 2006• Freedom of Information Act 1992• Industrial Relations Act 1979

• Judges’ Salaries and Pensions Act 1950• Minimum Conditions of Employment

Act 1993• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984• Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971• Parliamentary Superannuation Act 1970• Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act 2002• Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003• Public Sector Management Act 1994• Salaries and Allowances Act 1975

• Stamp Act 1921• State Records Act 2000• State Supply Commission Act 1991• Statutory Corporations (Liability of

Directors) Act 1996• Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and

RSA Providers) Act 2003• Unclaimed Money Act 1990• Government Employees

Superannuation Board (Policy Instruments) Regulations 2009

Commonwealth legislation impacting on activities• A New Tax System (Goods and

Services Tax) Act 1999• Age Discrimination Act 2004• Anti-Money Laundering and

Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006• Bankruptcy Act 1966• Child Support (Registration and

Collection) Act 1988• Competition and Consumer Act 2010• Corporations Act 2001• Disability Discrimination Act of 1992

• Family Law Act 1975• Financial Sector (Collection of Data)

Act 2001• Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988• Income Tax Assessment Act 1936• Privacy Act 19882

• Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997• Sex Discrimination Act 1984• Superannuation Contributions Tax

(Members of Constitutionally Protected Superannuation Funds) Assessment and Collection Act 1997

• Superannuation Contributions Tax (Members of Constitutionally Protected Superannuation Funds) Imposition Act 1997

• Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992

• Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

• Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993

• Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

1 The provisions of the Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 1938 are deemed to continue under Section 26 of the State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000.

2 While not required to comply with this legislation, as a matter of best practice GESB has implemented a Privacy Policy and procedures that adopt the guiding principles of the Privacy Act 1988, and reports lost members in accordance with the Superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost members) Act 1999.

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Appendix 3

The Budget estimate 2017/18 reflects the Statement of changes in net assets and the Statement of net assets set out in GESB’s 2017/18 Statement of Corporate Intent. Future Budget estimates will conform with AASB 1056.

Budget estimate 2017/18Statement of changes in net assets

For the financial year ending 30th JuneBudget 2018

$'000Net assets available to pay benefits at the beginning of the financial year 24,447,001

REVENUE

Investment revenue

Realised income 499,525

Realised changes in net market value of investment assets 499,525

Unrealised changes in net market value of investment assets 666,033Income from investment 1,665,082

Superannuation revenue

Contributions

Member 739,564

Employer 1,452,568

Rollover into retirement products 1,878,089

Inward transfers 604,084

Member insurance benefits received 50,310

Other income 11,622

TOTAL REVENUE 6,401,320

EXPENSES

Superannuation benefit payments 3,869,217

Administration expenses 43,721

Group life insurance premiums 98,321

Investment expenses 70,818

Changes in nmv of financial liabilities -

Changes in nmv other assets 288

Loan interest 12,869TOTAL EXPENSES 4,095,234

Changes in net assets before income tax 2,306,086

Income tax expense (234,856)

Changes in net assets after income tax 2,071,230NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO PAY BENEFITS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 26,518,231


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Statement of net assets

For the financial year ending 30th JuneBudget 2018

$'000

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 20,454

Investments 26,710,121

Plant and equipment 147

Intangible assets 560

Receivables 17,027

Prepayments 795

Deferred tax assets 5,418

TOTAL ASSETS 26,754,522

LIABILITIES

Contributions paid in advance 1,881

Unpaid and accrued liabilities 222

Payables 25,857

Provision for employee entitlements 1,187

Provision for post employment liabilities 528

Interest bearing loans and borrowings 156,739

Current tax liabilities 49,877

TOTAL LIABILITIES 236,291

NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO PAY BENEFITS 26,518,231

Issued byGovernment Employees Superannuation BoardABN 43 418 292 917

ContactMember Services Centre 13 43 72Facsimile 1800 300 067PO Box J 755, Perth WA 6842

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