Chair, Non-Executive Director
Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Debbie Page (Chairman)
Michael Issenberg
Peter Hodgson
Michael Issenberg (Chairman)
Anne Ward
Peter Hodgson
Toni Thornton
Peter Hodgson (Chairman)
Debbie Page
Toni Thornton
Anne Ward
Anne Ward (Chairman)
Michael Issenberg
Debbie Page
Anne Ward (Chairman)
Debbie Page
Michael Issenburg
Toni Thornton
Peter Hodgson
The Board has recently adopted new Charters for the Board and each of its standing Committees. The new Charters are set out below.
The Star Entertainment Group Limited
ABN 85 149 629 023
Registered Office
Level 3, 159 William Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Acknowledgement of Country
The Star recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located, the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont.
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Chair, Non-Executive Director
Anne was appointed to the Board on 18 November 2022.
Anne is an experienced company director with expertise in business management, strategy, governance, risk and finance and broad industry experience spanning financial services, banking, insurance, technology, healthcare, government, education, tourism, entertainment and gaming.
Anne also has considerable experience in complex governance, transformation and risk management across highly regulated sectors, including casinos.
Anne is currently Chair of ASX-listed ecommerce group Articore Group Limited.
Anne was formerly Chairman of Colonial First State Investments Ltd, Qantas Superannuation Ltd and Zoos Victoria, and a director of Crown Resorts Limited, MYOB Group Ltd and Flexigroup Ltd. She was previously a Council Member at RMIT University for several years, where she contributed to an uplift in governance for the university sector in Australia.
Prior to her career as a professional director, Anne was a commercial lawyer for 28 years and was General Counsel for Australia at the National Australia Bank and a partner at Minter Ellison in Melbourne.
Steve’s career spans finance, real estate development and investment, leisure and gaming over three decades.
As well as being recognised for his extensive executive and leadership experience, Steve is highly regarded by key industry and government stakeholders for his recent leadership of Crown Resorts where he set the organisation on a strong path of operational and cultural reform after joining as CEO in 2021.
Prior to joining Crown he spent 12 years as CEO of the global Lendlease business, with his success in the role positioning him as one of the country’s most effective and respected leaders.
Before being appointed as Group CEO of Lendlease, he was Group Finance Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lendlease’s Investment Management business, roles which drew on his 15 years of experience at ABN AMRO and Bankers Trust where he held senior leadership roles spanning property, funds management, investment banking and capital markets transactions.
Steve began his career as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Freehills after graduating from Monash University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics.
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Peter is an experienced director with extensive global financial services experience and a strong business track record. He is a strategic thinker with in-depth experience in large complex companies.
Peter is currently Chairman of ASX-listed Judo Bank and the Centre of Evidence and Implementation, and a director of Planum Partners. He is a member of the University of Melbourne’s Trinity College Investment Management Committee and a member of the advisory board of Drummond Capital Partners.
Peter previously held senior executive roles in Australian and global financial institutions including Chief Risk Officer and Group Managing Director Institutional at ANZ, and was most recently Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Myer Family Investments.
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Deborah was appointed to the Board on 13 March 2023.
Deborah is a Chartered Accountant with dual audit partner and CFO experience during her executive career. She has specific experience in corporate finance, accounting, audit, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, insurance and joint venture arrangements. Deborah has extensive experience as a company director gained across ASX listed, private, public sector and regulated entities since 2001. Her relevant sector experience includes property, technology, and the regulated sectors of insurance and funds management.
Deborah’s experience includes Board leadership, governance and compliance, risk management, remuneration practices, investor relations and health, safety and environment.
Deborah is currently a Non-Executive Director of Brickworks Limited and Growthpoint Properties Australia Limited.
Deborah is a member of Chief Executive Women and a member of the Takeovers Panel.
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Michael was appointed to the Board on 11 July 2022.
Michael is an experienced executive and non-executive director with over 40 years’ experience in the hotel and casino industries.
Michael is currently Chairman of Tourism Australia, Director of TFE Hotels, and he is a Lifetime Member of Tourism & Transport Forum Australia and the Cornell Hotel Society.
Michael was formerly the Chairman of Reef Corporate Services Limited, the Responsible Entity of Reef Casino Trust, and Non-Executive Director for over 20 years. Prior to that, he held various executive roles with AccorHotels for 25 years, most recently as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AccorHotels Asia Pacific.
He previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer of Mirvac Hotels, following a successful career at Westin Hotels and Resorts, Laventhol & Horwath, and Horwath & Horwath Services Pty Limited in San Francisco and Sydney.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Toni was appointed to the Board on 17 October 2023.
Toni is an experienced executive with more than 15 years’ corporate finance and strategic advisory experience, and 13 years’ experience in audit at Board-level.
Toni brings a strategic commercial focus and experience in regulated industries including financial services and education, as well as strong financial acumen, and diverse enterprise risk and capital projects experience.
Toni is currently a Non-Executive Director of G8 Education Limited, CS Energy (a Queensland Government energy company), and significant private companies including Millovate Pty Ltd (a beneficial enterprise established to manage development of a major precinct in the Moreton Bay Priority Development Area) and Habitat Early Learning.
She was previously Non-Executive Director of South Bank Corporation (the development and management authority for Brisbane’s South Bank precinct), Devcorp, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation and Triathlon Queensland.
Prior to embarking on her Board career, Toni had an executive career, holding senior roles with JBWere, Goldman Sachs JBWere, and National Australia Bank.
Gaming Operations Manager/ Proud@TheStar Co-Lead
2024 Network Leader of the Year
Tell Us about yourself.
I joined Proud (formerly known as Spectrum) in 2017 and officially assumed the Co-Lead role in November 2021. I have been part of the company for over 21 years, serving in various capacities.
Why did you join Proud@TheStar?
My journey with Spectrum/Proud began during the marriage plebiscite, a time that placed the LGBTQI+ communities under intense scrutiny. The narrative was often harmful and derogatory, particularly from certain media and public spheres.
My involvement was driven by a deep-seated commitment to be a beacon of support and positivity for those in need. The power of visibility is profound, especially for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Witnessing allies and LGBTQI+ members who embraced their identity with openness and pride inspired me to be true to myself. In turn, I aspired to be that source of encouragement and affirmation for others, fostering an environment where authenticity is celebrated and safeguarded.
In your opinion, what was your most significant achievement as Co-Lead of Proud@TheStar?
There are so many to list, but I have three achievements that stand out.
The first was being involved with our first-ever successful AWEI Gold Employer status. It was such a fantastic recognition of what Proud and The Star have achieved (and we smashed the previous year’s score, which made it even better).
Secondly, I was invited to help reintroduce a team member who was affirming their gender to their department. It was an absolute joy to see the collaboration from all the stakeholders and how their team welcomed them with open arms. Seeing a person’s growth and change since they affirmed has been remarkable and is the perfect story of how allowing people to be their authentic selves really does create a positive impact.
And lastly, of course, winning Network Leader of the Year and Employer of the Year at the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.
What does winning Network Lead of the Year mean to you?
I cried. That’s the Piscean in me. In all seriousness, though, I was really honoured to be nominated and a finalist. So, when my name was announced, I was utterly shocked! Without the dedication of the Proud team, we would never have been able to achieve what we had. Being able to co-lead a group of passionate and driven people is an absolute pleasure, and they are what fuelled me to keep going, even when it did get a little tough.
What do we do best here at the Star in terms of D&I?
We involve everybody and create a safe and inclusive work culture. Our PVP shows that we are serious about embedding D&I into our business.
What advice can you give as an outgoing Co-Lead?
Allyship is a crucial part of transforming conversations. Even for those who identify as LGBTQI+, we can still be allies for others within the community. Alarming laws and legislation have been passed in other countries that can significantly impact people’s lives. As a business, The Star is ahead of many in our industry in terms of diversity and inclusion, but there’s still a lot to do. The Trans and gender-diverse communities are starting to feel vulnerable, so let’s continue to work on making The Star a safe and inclusive place for everyone, esp., for trans and gender-diverse team members.
Craig Dumas He/Him
Gaming Operations Manager/ Proud@TheStar Co-Lead
2024 Network Leader of the Year
Tell Us about yourself.
I joined Proud (formerly known as Spectrum) in 2017 and officially assumed the Co-Lead role in November 2021. I have been part of the company for over 21 years, serving in various capacities.
Why did you join Proud@TheStar?
My journey with Spectrum/Proud began during the marriage plebiscite, a time that placed the LGBTQI+ communities under intense scrutiny. The narrative was often harmful and derogatory, particularly from certain media and public spheres.
My involvement was driven by a deep-seated commitment to be a beacon of support and positivity for those in need. The power of visibility is profound, especially for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Witnessing allies and LGBTQI+ members who embraced their identity with openness and pride inspired me to be true to myself. In turn, I aspired to be that source of encouragement and affirmation for others, fostering an environment where authenticity is celebrated and safeguarded.
In your opinion, what was your most significant achievement as Co-Lead of Proud@TheStar?
There are so many to list, but I have three achievements that stand out.
The first was being involved with our first-ever successful AWEI Gold Employer status. It was such a fantastic recognition of what Proud and The Star have achieved (and we smashed the previous year’s score, which made it even better).
Secondly, I was invited to help reintroduce a team member who was affirming their gender to their department. It was an absolute joy to see the collaboration from all the stakeholders and how their team welcomed them with open arms. Seeing a person’s growth and change since they affirmed has been remarkable and is the perfect story of how allowing people to be their authentic selves really does create a positive impact.
And lastly, of course, winning Network Leader of the Year and Employer of the Year at the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.
What does winning Network Lead of the Year mean to you?
I cried. That’s the Piscean in me. In all seriousness, though, I was really honoured to be nominated and a finalist. So, when my name was announced, I was utterly shocked! Without the dedication of the Proud team, we would never have been able to achieve what we had. Being able to co-lead a group of passionate and driven people is an absolute pleasure, and they are what fuelled me to keep going, even when it did get a little tough.
What do we do best here at the Star in terms of D&I?
We involve everybody and create a safe and inclusive work culture. Our PVP shows that we are serious about embedding D&I into our business.
What advice can you give as an outgoing Co-Lead?
Allyship is a crucial part of transforming conversations. Even for those who identify as LGBTQI+, we can still be allies for others within the community. Alarming laws and legislation have been passed in other countries that can significantly impact people’s lives. As a business, The Star is ahead of many in our industry in terms of diversity and inclusion, but there’s still a lot to do. The Trans and gender-diverse communities are starting to feel vulnerable, so let’s continue to work on making The Star a safe and inclusive place for everyone, esp., for trans and gender-diverse team members.
The Star Entertainment Group announced on 5 April 2016 share sale facilities that provided eligible small shareholders the opportunity to sell their shares without incurring any brokerage or handling costs.
Participation in the separate share sale facilities were open to eligible shareholders whose registered address was in Australia or New Zealand as at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 29 March 2016 (Record Date) and who were:
On 5 April 2016, eligible shareholders were sent a letter together with a Share Retention Form (for the Small Holding Sale Facility) or a Sale Instruction Form (for the Voluntary Share Sale Facility), and Terms and Conditions for the relevant share sale facility.
Both share sale facilities closed at 5:00pm (Sydney time) on 17 May 2016 (Closing Date).
All participants who had their SGR shares sold under either the Small Holding Sale Facility or the Voluntary Share Sale Facility received the same average price of $5.51 per share, which was calculated by dividing the total proceeds from the sale of all SGR shares sold under the facilities by the total number of SGR shares sold under the facilities.
Payment of the sale proceeds were made to participating shareholders on 27 May 2016 in accordance with their payment instructions as recorded on the share register.
Small Holding Sale Facility
The Small Holding Sale Facility was conducted in accordance with The Star Entertainment Group’s Constitution and the Australian Securities Exchange Listing Rules that enables all listed companies to sell shareholdings valued at less than $500 (Unmarketable Parcel).
Based on a share price of $5.68, being the closing price of The Star Entertainment Group (SGR) shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on the Record Date, an Unmarketable Parcel was any holding of 88 shares or less.
Eligible shareholders who wished to retain their Unmarketable Parcel were required to return a Share Retention Form to the share registry by the Closing Date.
Small Holding Facility Key Dates:
Voluntary Share Sale Facility
The Voluntary Share Sale Facility was conducted in accordance with Class Order CO 08/10 issued by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
Eligible shareholders who wished to sell their shares under the Voluntary Share Sale Facility were required to return a Sale Instruction Form by the Closing Date.
Voluntary Holding Facility Key Dates:
For full details of the Small Holding Sale Facility and the Voluntary Share Sale Facility, please see the ASX Announcement dated 5 April 2016 in the News section of our website.
The demerger of The Star Entertainment Group (formerly known as Echo Entertainment Group Limited) from Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) was implemented on 15 June 2011 by way of Scheme of Arrangement pursuant to the Tabcorp Scheme Booklet dated 15 April 2011 (Demerger).
As part of the Demerger, Tabcorp sought a ruling from the Australian Taxation Office on the taxation implications for shareholders. On 29 June 2011, the Australian Taxation Office issued Class Ruling CR 2011/66, in accordance with the application made by Tabcorp. A copy of the Class Ruling CR 2011/66 can be viewed here.
A Tax Calculator is provided below to assist shareholders in calculating the Australian capital gains tax cost base allocation for Tabcorp shares and The Star Entertainment Group shares. The Tax Calculator is a general guide only and does not constitute tax advice. Shareholders should seek advice from an appropriate professional adviser on the tax implications of the Demerger based on their own individual circumstances.
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Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director