Carbon conundrums – decarbonisation decision making and implementation in transport
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Time 4.00pm - 6.00pm AEST (Melb.)
Format In Person Technical Seminar
Location Spring Street Conference Centre, 1 Spring Street Melbourne
(Bunurong Boon-Wurrung & Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People Country)
CPD 2 CPD Points (Self Allocated)
Capacity 60
Tickets
AITPM Members | FREE |
Government Subscribers | FREE |
Corporate Subscribers | 20% off non-member |
Non Members | $45 |
Registrations
Registrations are now closed.
For more information or to be added to the waitlist for this event, please contact the team at AITPM.
About this event
Please join us for a briefing and interactive discussion of the opportunities and challenges the transport industry faces when it comes to incorporating carbon emissions into policy, planning, decision making, and projects. Our expert speakers and panellists will explore the ‘how’ of moving toward our Net Zero ambitions, and the opportunities to collaborate across transport and infrastructure organisations. The event will include:
- An overview of findings and recommendations outlined in recent Infrastructure Guidance including the ‘Opportunities to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of infrastructure’ report released earlier this year, as well as upcoming policy horizons and examples.
- A chance for attendees to contribute to the conversation and give their input throughout via Mentimeter
- A panel discussion on the challenges transport organisations in Victoria are facing, and how industry can work together to deliver the desired outcomes
- Audience Q&A
Host
- Sarah Lowe, Principal Transport Engineer, WSP
Speakers
- Jonathan Spear – CEO, Infrastructure Victoria
- Nick Gallaugher – Associate Principal Economist, WSP
- Andrew Newman – Director of Policy and Strategy, Freight Victoria
- Michelle Batsas - Executive Director of Future Mobility, Department of Transport and Planning
Registrations close Monday 2 September 2024.
For more information please contact the team at AITPM.
Speakers
Jonathan Spear | CEO | Infrastructure Victoria
Dr Jonathan Spear is Infrastructure Victoria’s Chief Executive Officer. Previously the organisation’s Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Jonathan has led Infrastructure Victoria’s work on Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy, research program and provision of independent advice to the Victorian Government.
Before joining Infrastructure Victoria during its establishment in 2015, Jonathan held senior leadership, policy, strategy and legal roles with the Victorian Government Department of Premier and Cabinet, Department of Justice, Victoria Police and Slater and Gordon Lawyers.
Jonathan holds a Doctor of Philosophy in History, Executive Master of Public Administration, Master of Laws, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours). He is also a legal practitioner, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Williamson Community Leadership Program, and a director of the Melbourne Forum.
Nick Gallaugher | Associate Principal Economist | WSP
Nick is an Associate Principal Economist specialising in developing economic, financial, and cost modelling. Holding a master’s degree in economics from the University of Melbourne, he has experience in developing transition plans in both transport and water sectors. Nick recently supported Infrastructure Victoria advising the Victorian Government on reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with public infrastructure.
With this experience, Nick understands the common constraints, issues, and benefits associated with transitioning a fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to low or zero emission technologies. He is adept at navigating the trade-offs between balancing cost pressures and achieving emissions reduction targets. Nick utilises his expertise to develop economically and financially sound transition plans.
Andrew Newman | Director, Policy and Strategy | Freight Victoria
Andrew Newman was appointed Director, Policy and Strategy, Freight Victoria in August 2021 and having previously filled the role of Director Ports, Freight and Intermodal.
Andrew is well known in freight circles from his time previously as part of the Freight portfolio in the Department under its various guises.
Andrew is passionate about freight and port policy and he is excited to be part of Freight Victoria and to work with the Freight Victoria team as it delivers its role in Department of Transport, and particularly the Victorian Freight Plan, Delivering the Goods.
He has extensive policy and transport industry experience and has led engagement with the commercial ports sector on a number of complex and priority issues for Victoria including the recently completed review of the Victorian Ports Sector and progressing delivery of the Port Rail Shuttle Network.
Before his current role, Andrew was the Director, Policy and Integrated Planning for two years where he led the policy function within the Office of Suburban Development. Before that he was a Transport and Public Policy Principal at consulting firm Jacobs for close to two years where he led urban planning and transportation planning functions.
Andrew has also held senior executive roles in transport network planning and the previous freight logistics and marine in the Victorian Government.
Andrew holds a Masters of Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne as well as Degrees in Arts and Commerce.
Michelle Batsas | Executive Director of Future Mobility | Department of Transport and Planning
Michelle is a senior transport executive with broad and diverse experience across management, strategy, service delivery, communications, and policy development. She is currently the Executive Director of Future Mobility at the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. In this role Michelle oversees the transport and customer strategy, research and innovation functions of the Department, leadings teams at the forefront of responding to mobility trends and emerging technologies.
Previously Michelle was the CEO of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), where she advocated for best practice public transport and sustainable mobility solutions for the region, focusing on issues related to customer experience, liveability, and sustainability of communities. She has previously held senior roles at VicRoads and Public Transport Victoria. Before transport, Michelle worked across the Victorian Public Service and is a qualified lawyer.
Michelle’s passion is supporting women in transport and women in STEM. She is the host of the Women Who Move Nations podcast produced by PTAANZ, is a member of the Federal Government’s National CEO Advisory Council for Women in Transport, initiated DTP’s ITGirls+ women in tech network and established the national Women in Mobility network which brings together senior female leaders from the public and private sectors. Michelle was recently awarded the Victorian Public Sector Network’s Ada Lovelace Award for ‘STEM-sational Mentor’ in recognition of her commitment to mentoring and supporting other women in STEM.
Join the AITPM members from these organisations who have already registered including:
Organisation | State |
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SMEC | VIC |
Stantec | VIC |
Monash University | VIC |
Wayfinder Labs | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
VIC | |
City of Melbourne | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
WSP Australia | VIC |
GHD | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
Terence.ewe@wsp.com | VIC |
GHD | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
WSP Australia | VIC |
VIC | |
Walking SA | VIC |
One Mile Grid | VIC |
WSP Australia | VIC |
Egis | VIC |
University of Melbourne | VIC |
SMEC | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
La Trobe University | VIC |
VIC | |
Aimsun | VIC |
Egis | VIC |
WSP | VIC |
Department of Transport | VIC |
WSP Australia | VIC |
Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd | VIC |
Movement & Place consulting | VIC |
WSP AU | VIC |
Swinburne University of Technology | VIC |
GHD Pty Ltd | VIC |
The University of Queensland | QLD |
Independent | VIC |
Amber Organisation | VIC |
Infrastructure Victoria | VIC |
Griffith university | QLD |
Urbis | VIC |
WSP Australia | VIC |
City of Whittlesea | VIC |
Monash University | VIC |
VIC | |
Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria | VIC |
WSP | NSW |
Egis | VIC |
Department of Transport and Main Roads | QLD |
WSP Australia | VIC |
Jacobs | VIC |
Active City Pty Ltd | VIC |
Data Analysis Australia | WA |