Induction and On-going Education of Directors

Letter of Appointment

All Directors receive, on appointment, a letter of appointment which sets out the key terms of the Directors' appointment including duties, rights and responsibilities, the time commitment envisaged and the Board's expectations regarding their involvement with Committee work.

Induction

Induction training is provided to all new Directors. This includes a comprehensive induction manual, meetings with the CEO and senior executives, information on key corporate and Board policies and the option to visit the Company's principal operations either immediately on appointment or with the Board during its next inspection tour.

Continuing Education

All Directors are expected to maintain the skills required to discharge their obligations to the Company.  Directors are encouraged to undertake continuing professional education and where this involves industry seminars and approved education courses, this is paid for by Woodside where appropriate.  In addition, the Company provides the Board with regular educational information papers and presentations on industry-related matters and new developments with the potential to impact Woodside.