Appendix 3 Corporate Information

Disclosure of Major Contracts

STC has disclosed, in accordance with the requirements of government policy and accompanying guidelines, all contracts greater than $10 million in value entered into during the year ended 30 June 2025.

Details of the contracts are published on the Victoria Government's contracts publishing system and can be viewed online at http://www.tenders.vic.gov.au.

Contractual details have not been disclosed for those contracts for which disclosure is exempted under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and/or government guidelines.

Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)(FOI Act) allows the public a right of access to documents held by STC. The purpose of the FOI Act is to extend as far as possible the right of the community to access information held by government departments, local councils, Ministers and other bodies subject to the FOI Act.

An applicant has a right to apply for access to documents held by STC. This comprises documents both created by the STC or supplied to STC by an external organisation or individual, and may also include maps, films, microfiche, photographs, computer printouts, computer discs, tape recordings and videotapes.Information about the type of material produced by STC is available on DTP's website under its Part II Information Statement.

The FOI Act allows STC to refuse access, either fully or partially, to certain documents or information. Examples of documents that may not be accessed include cabinet documents; some internal working documents; law enforcement documents; documents covered by legal professional privilege, such as legal advice; personal information about other people; and information provided to STC in-confidence and information that is confidential under other acts.

Under the FOI Act, the FOI processing time for requests received is 30 calendar days. However, when external consultation is required under sections 29, 29A, 31, 31A, 33, 34 or 35, a 15 day automatic extension applies. Processing time may also be extended by periods of up to 30 days, in consultation with the applicant. With the applicant's agreement this may occur any number of times. However, obtaining an applicant's agreement for an extension cannot occur after the expiry of the timeframe for deciding a request.

If an applicant is not satisfied by a decision made by STC, under section 49A of the FOI Act, they have the right to seek a review by the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) within 28 days of receiving a decision letter.

Making a request

FOI requests can be lodged online at online. foi.vic.gov.au. An application fee of $32.70 applies. Access charges may also be payable if the document pool is large and the search for material time consuming.

Access to documents can also be obtained through a written request to STC's Freedom of Information Officer as detailed in section 17 of the FOI Act.

When making an FOI request, applicants should ensure requests are in writing, clearly identify what types of material/documents are being sought and be accompanied by the application fee to be a valid request.

Requests for documents in the possession of STC should be addressed to:

FOI Officer
North East Link State Tolling Corporation
Level 8, 80 Collins Street (North Tower)
Melbourne VIC 3000

FOI statistics/timeliness

During the year ended 30 June 2025, STC received no applications.

STC made no FOI decisions during the year ended 30 June 2025.

Further information regarding the operation and scope of FOI can be obtained from the FOI Act, regulations made under the FOI Act and www.foi.vic.gov.au.

Additional information available on request

In compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions 2018 under the Financial Management Act 1994, details in respect of the items listed below have been retained by STC and are available on request, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 :

a. a statement that declares that the declaration of pecuniary interests has been duly completed by all relevant officers;

b. details of shares held by a senior officer as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary;

c. details of publications produced by STC about itself, and how these can be obtained;

d. details of changes in prices, fees, charges, rates and levies charged by the STC;

e. details of any major external reviews carried out on the STC;

f. details of major research and development activities undertaken by the STC;

g. details of overseas visits undertaken including a summary of the objectives and outcomes of each visit;

h. details of the major promotional, public relations and marketing activities undertaken by the STC to develop community awareness of the entity and its services;

i. details of assessments and measures undertaken to improve the occupational health and safety of employees;

j. a general statement on industrial relations within the STC and details of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes;

k. a list of major committees sponsored by the entity, the purposes of each committee and the extent to which the purposes have been achieved; and

l. details of all consultancies and contractors including:

i. consultants/contractors engaged;

ii. services provided; and

iii. expenditure committed to for each engagement.

The information is available on request from:

FOI Officer
North East Link State Tolling Corporation
Level 8, 80 Collins Street (North Tower)
Melbourne VIC 3000

Compliance with the Building Act 1993

STC does not own or control any government buildings and consequently is exempt from notifying its compliance with the building and maintenance provisions of the Building Act 1993.

Compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012

The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 encourages and assists people in making disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. It provides protection to people who make disclosures in accordance with the act and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.

STC does not tolerate improper conduct by employees, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct. It is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment.

STC will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure to the extent it is legally possible.

Reporting procedures

Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by STC or any of its employees may be made to the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission:

Level 1, North Tower, 459 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Phone: 1300 735 135
Internet: www.ibac.vic.gov.au
Email: info@ibac.vic.gov.au

Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) maturity assessment

STC does not have any assets where the AMAF attestation requirements are applicable under the Standing Directions 2018 under the Financial Management Act 1994 .

Compliance with DataVic Access Policy

STC does not currently have high value datasets as defined in the DataVic Access Policy.

Disclosure of procurement complaints

Under the Governance Policy of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB), STC must disclose any formal complaints relating to the procurement of goods and services received through its procurement complaints management system.

STC did not receive any complaints relating to its procurement processes during the year ending 30 June 2025.

Competitive neutrality

Competitive neutrality requires government businesses to ensure that where services compete, or potentially compete, with the private sector, any net advantage arising from government ownership is accounted for if it is not in the public interest. Government businesses are required to set a competitively neutral price, which accounts for any net advantage that comes from public ownership. Competitive neutrality policy supports fair competition between public and private businesses and provides government businesses with a tool to enhance decisions on resource allocation. This policy does not override other policy objectives of government and focuses on efficiency in the provision of service.

STC complied with the requirements of competitive neutrality policy during 2024-25. It is noted that while the North East Link remains in the delivery phase, competition issues related the entity are limited because it is not in competition with other toll road operators. Further consideration of competition issues may be required when the North East Link opens to traffic.

Attestation for financial management compliance with Ministerial Standing Direction 5.1.4 North East Link State Tolling Corporation financial management compliance attestation statement

The North East Link State Tolling Corporation is required to comply with the Standing Directions 2018 of the Financial Management Act 1994 , which set the standard for financial management by Victorian Government agencies. The North East Link State Tolling Corporation undertakes an annual internal review of its performance against these Directions, reviewed by a formal internal audit program. The North East Link State Tolling Corporation has not identified any Material Compliance Deficiencies in relation to the 2024-25 compliance year.

I, An Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer of the North East Link State Tolling Corporation, certify that the North East Link State Tolling Corporation has no Material Compliance Deficiency with respect to the applicable Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act 1994 and Instructions as at 30 June 2025.

An Nguyen
Chief Executive Officer
North East Link State Tolling Corporation
10 September 2025