Mark Menhinnitt
Good morning, girls and gents. My title is Mark Menhinnitt, and I am the Chairman of Downer EDI Restricted. I might like to start by acknowledging the standard house owners of the land on which we meet right now, the Gadigal folks of the Eora Nation and pay my respects to elders, previous and current. Immediately is Remembrance Day, a day of nationwide commemoration. On at the present time at 11:00 a.m., we pause in silence for a minute to recollect the bravery and sacrifice of the individuals who misplaced their lives whereas serving Australia and its allies in battle, conflicts and peace operations. Earlier than commencing the assembly, in acknowledgment of Remembrance Day, we’ll take a while to mirror and to silently bear in mind all those that have served and died in battle. Thanks.
Thanks, girls and gents.I might now prefer to formally open our Annual Basic Assembly for 2025. Based mostly on the variety of voting members in attendance, I declare a quorum for this assembly. Earlier than I begin right now’s proceedings, I wish to draw your consideration to the protection procedures for this venue. When notified of an emergency, which might be a beeping alarm by way of the audio system on this auditorium, please search for Northside employees and observe their course. Exits are on the rear of the auditorium and the doorways you entered the constructing from. Please just remember to don’t use the lifts. Proceed to the designated exterior meeting space, which is throughout the street subsequent to the multi-storey automotive park as proven on the diagram on the display. Don’t reenter the constructing till approved.