Growthpoint Interactive Annual Report 2018

Auditor’s Independence declaration 97 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 To the Directors of Growthpoint Properties Australia Limited, being the Responsible Entity of Growthpoint Properties Australia Trust I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Growthpoint Properties Australia Limited, being the Responsible Entity of Growthpoint Properties Australia Trust for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 there have been: i. no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and ii. no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. KPMG Dean Waters Partner Melbourne 16 August 2018 Growthpoint Properties Australia 2018 Annual Report 97 Financial Report Portfolio Review Financial Management Business Overview Governance Additional Information