Ramsay Health Care : ASX Announcement - 2021 Corporate Governance Statement & Appendix 4G

ASX RELEASE

27 September 2021

Market Announcements Office

ASX Limited

Exchange Centre

20 Bridge Street

SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dear Sir/Madam

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT & APPENDIX 4G

Please see attached the Ramsay Health Care 2021 Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G.

Yours sincerely

Henrietta Rowe

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary

The release of this announcement has been authorised by the Ramsay Health Care Board of Directors.

Corporate Governance Statement 2021

Ramsay Health Care Limited ACN 001 288 768

1. Corporate Governance

This Corporate Governance Statement describes Ramsay Health Care Limited's (Ramsay or the Company) corporate governance framework and its governance practices for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (the Reporting Period or FY21). These arrangements are consistent with the 4th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Recommendations), unless otherwise indicated below.

Further information about Ramsay's corporate governance framework and practices can be accessed on our website under the Governance, Social, Environment and Sustainability Reports tabs (https://www.ramsayhealth.com/), which include links to each of the documents referenced in this Corporate Governance Statement.

This Statement is current as at 24 August 2021 and has been approved by the Board.

We are committed to delivering high quality health care services, long-term sustainable growth and shareholder returns. The Board recognises the importance of good governance in achieving these corporate objectives, in discharging its responsibility to the Company and endeavouring to meet the expectations of all stakeholders and in executing the broader role of Ramsay as a good corporate citizen.

The Ramsay Way

People are at the heart of our success. As 'people caring for people' there are three key ways we approach our work every day.

We value strong relationships

Healthy working relationships lead to positive outcomes for all.

We look out for the people we work with, and we respect and

recognise them. Strong healthy relationships are the

foundation of our stakeholder loyalty.

We aim to constantly improve

We do things the right way. We enjoy our work and take pride in our achievements. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to find better ways.

We seek to grow sustainably

Maintaining sustainable levels of profitability are only part of

our success. We prioritise long term success over short term

financial gains. Because we care about our people, our

community and our planet.

Our governance framework is designed to ensure that we are effectively managed, that statutory obligations are met and that the culture of personal and corporate integrity - the Ramsay Way - is reinforced.

The Ramsay Way Philosophy: "People Caring for People"

We remain committed to maintaining these principles across all aspects of our business, honouring the architect of The Ramsay Way, the late Mr Paul Ramsay AO.

Our values can be found on the Social section of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Social

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Ethical and responsible behaviour - aspects of the Ramsay Way

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct is a statement on the shared values of our organisation and how we conduct ourselves and our business. The Code sets out our expectations of how we should behave towards everybody and everything we come in to contact with, in our capacity as a representative of Ramsay. It is the responsibility of each and every person to set the highest standards for themselves, to monitor their own behaviour, and to notify the appropriate person if the conduct of others is not aligned with the Code. The Risk Management Committee (RMC) is informed of any material breaches of the Code of Conduct.

	respect for others			professionalism & diligence			health & safety
	ethics and integrity			Principles of the Code			commitment to child safety
	compliance with the law			sustainability, society & the			communication & transparency
			environment

View the Code on the Social section of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Social

Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

Rejecting bribery and corrupt behaviour benefits the Ramsay business as a whole by protecting Ramsay's reputation and maintaining the confidence of people and organisations with whom it conducts business. The objective of our Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy is to make available information to Ramsay employees and associates regarding our legal responsibilities and position on bribery and corruption, and to establish procedures and protocols designed to assist compliance with the Policy.

The RMC is informed of any material breaches of the Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy.

View this Policy the Social section of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Social

Whistleblower Policy

The Board and management encourage the reporting of any behaviour, conduct or affairs that are inconsistent with Ramsay's expected standards of conduct and behaviour. The purpose of the Whistleblower Policy is to promote a workplace environment in which everyone feels safe, supported and encouraged to report improper conduct, to explain how to make a report and to outline the protections available for those who make a report.

The RMC is informed of any material incidences reported under the Whistleblower Policy.

View this Policy on the Governance section of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Governance

Securities Trading Policy

The Securities Trading Policy seeks to ensure that public confidence is maintained in the reputation of Ramsay and its related bodies corporate, our directors and employees in the trading of Ramsay securities, explains our policy and procedures for buying and selling securities and recognises that some types of dealing in securities are prohibited by law.

View this Policy on the Governance section of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Governance

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Human rights and modern slavery reporting

Our Human Rights & Labour Policy applies to all of Ramsay's businesses worldwide and sets out (among other things) our commitment only to engage workers who have capacity, are of legal age and have a free will and consent to work. This Global Policy was updated in FY19 and sets out the steps that must be taken by our regional businesses to uphold this commitment.

Ramsay released a modern slavery statement in FY21, which addressed both the reporting requirements under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (UK) and the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). This was the first time Ramsay was required to report under the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

Ramsay also has in place a Code of Conduct for Agents, Manufacturers and Suppliers with whom we do business, which is being progressively implemented as a term of key supplier contracts as those contracts are entered, reviewed or renewed.

View this Policy on the Governance section of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Governance

Global Sustainability Policy

As a global group, employing over 80,000 staff and caring for over eight million patients each year, we recognise our responsibility to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability. The Ramsay Way philosophy: 'people caring for people' is the foundation of how we operate, and our people are central to this.

In October 2020, the Board approved the Global Sustainability Policy, which outlines our commitment to be a sustainable and responsible business. The objective of the Policy is to improve or maintain social and environmental value drivers that can impact our long-term value creation and reputation. This is articulated through our 'Ramsay Cares' Strategy which aims to deliver stronger communities, healthier people and a thriving planet across three sustainability pillars and is set out below.

View this Policy on the Environment tab of our website www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Environment

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