When preparing a corporate plan under section 35 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 , the members must consider the following matters:
(a) the need for high standards of aviation safety;
(b) the objectives and policies of the Commonwealth Government known to the Board;
(c) any directions given by the Minister under section 16;
(d) any payments made by the Commonwealth to AA to fund its search and rescue services;
(e) the need to maintain a reasonable level of reserves, having regard to estimated future infrastructure requirements;
(f) the need to earn a reasonable rate of return on AA's assets (other than assets wholly or principally used in the provision of search and rescue services);
(g) the expectation of the Commonwealth that AA will pay a reasonable dividend;
(h) any other commercial considerations the Board thinks appropriate.