Power of Attorney Appointment for SEC Filings

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Heather Carter Reilly, Vice President of ABRDN AUSTRALIA EQUITY FUND, INC., to specific individuals, including Robert Stieger. This appointment authorizes the attorneys-in-fact to act on Ms. Reilly's behalf for all Section 16 reporting requirements with the SEC. This includes preparing, executing, and filing necessary documents such as Forms 3, 4, and 5, as well as Schedules 13D and 13G, using the SEC's EDGAR system. The attorneys-in-fact are empowered to manage EDGAR account administration, including appointing and removing users, and to obtain necessary information from third parties regarding company securities transactions. The Power of Attorney remains effective until Ms. Reilly is no longer required to file these specific forms, unless revoked earlier. This document revokes all previous powers of attorney related to the same subject matter.