38Financial targets and performance information

38 Financial targets and performance information

When preparing the financial plan, the Board must consider: (a) the objectives and policies of the Commonwealth Government known to the Board; and (b) any directions given by the Minister under section 12; and (c) any payments by the Commonwealth to the Authority to fund functions referred to in paragraph (f); and (d) the need to maintain a reasonable level of reserves, having regard to estimated future infrastructure requirements; and (e) the need to maintain the extent of the Commonwealth equity in the Authority; and (f) the need to earn a reasonable rate of return on the Authority’s assets (other than assets wholly or principally used in the performance of functions that are directly funded by the Commonwealth); and (g) any other commercial consideration the Board thinks appropriate.