​OFFICE OF THE CHAIR

18 September 2019

THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MP

Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction

PO BOX 6022

Parliament House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

DEAR MINISTER

ARENA ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19

I am pleased to present to you the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Annual Report for the financial year 2018-19, in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Renewable Energy Act 2011 (ARENA Act) and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).

The ARENA Board is responsible for preparing the report and providing it to you in accordance with s46 of the PGPA Act. The report was approved by a resolution of ARENA's Board on 18 September 2019.

This report incorporates ARENA's Annual Performance Statement (APS) for 2018-19, as required by s39 of the PGPA Act. In the opinion of the Board, the APS accurately presents information about ARENA's performance for the reporting period and complies with s39(2) of the PGPA Act.

The report also includes ARENA's audited financial statements prepared according to s42 of the PGPA Act.

Yours sincerely

MARTIJN WILDER AM

Chair​