C. Public Hearings

Thursday, 2 March 2023 - Sydney

Round table of Universities

Ms Kirsten Andrews, Vice-President, External Engagement, University of Sydney
Mr Iain Watt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and Vice-President (International), University of Technology Sydney
Professor Merlin Crossley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Quality, University of New South Wales
Professor Alex Frino, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation, Enterprise and External Relations), University of Wollongong
Ms Lee-ann Norris, Chief Student Recruitment Officer, Global and Domestic, Macquarie University

ELICOS peak bodies/associations

Mr Brett Blacker, Chief Executive Officer, English Australia
Dr Patrick Pheasant, Chief Executive Officer, NEAS Australia

Round table of International Students

Ms Joy (Jiacong) Xu, International Student Officer 2023, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Mr Weihong Liang, President, Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association, University of Sydney
Mr Yinfeng (Benny) Shen, Fellow of the Senate, University of Sydney
Ms Katja Strehle, International Student, Western Sydney University
Ms Samanda Mularachchi, Student, Western Sydney University
Ms Inuli Subasinghe, Student Casual, Arc@UNSW

Migrant Justice Institute

Dr Laurie Berg, Co-Executive Director

Round table of tourism peak bodies

Mrs Margy Osmond, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and Transport Forum
Mr Peter Shelley, Managing Director, Australian Tourism Export Council
Ms Anna Taylor, National Policy Manager, Australian Tourism Export Council

Wednesday, 8 March 2023 - Canberra

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr John Hart, Executive Chair, Tourism
Ms Ingrid Fraser, Associate Director, Workforce & Tourism Policy
Ms Natalie Heazlewood, Senior Policy Adviser

Wednesday, 22 March 2023 - Canberra

University of Canberra

Professor Geoff Crisp, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 - Canberra

Australian Airports Association

Mr James Goodwin, Chief Executive
Mr Scott Martin, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 - Melbourne

International Education Association of Australia

Hon Mr Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia

Round table of university peak bodies

Ms Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive, The Group of Eight
Mr Luke Sheehy, Executive Director, Australian Technology Network of Universities
Ms Bethany Keats, Marketing and Media Advisor, Innovative Research Universities
Mr John Preston, Government Relations and Policy Advisor, Innovative Research Universities
Mr Peter Chesworth, Deputy Chief Executive, Universities Australia
Mr Kelly Smith, IRU International Group, Innovative Research Universities; and Pro-Vice-Chancellor International, Murdoch University

Round table of private provider peak bodies

Mr Troy Williams, Chief Executive, Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia
Mr Felix Pirie, Deputy Chief Executive – Policy & Research, Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia
Dr Peter Hendy, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Higher Education Australia

Round table of TAFE peak bodies

Ms Judith Uren, Director International, Victorian TAFE Association
Mr Bruce Bradfield, International Marketing Manager, William Angliss Institute of TAFE (member of the Victorian TAFE Association)
Ms Lyndal Manson, Director, Governance, Policy and Projects, TAFE Directors Australia

Round table of education agents bodies

Mr Brian Smith, Head of Global Stakeholder Engagement, IDP Education
Ms Kim Dienhoff, Head of Government Relations, IDP Education
Mr Robert Parsonson, Executive Officer, International Student Education Agents Association

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr Dylan Broomfield, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy
Ms Sarah Rillo, Manager, Campaigns and Advocacy

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 - Melbourne

Round table of union/ professional associations

Mr Kieran McCarron, Policy and Research Officer, National Tertiary Education Union
Dr Terri MacDonald, Director Public Policy and Strategic Research, National Tertiary Education Union
Ms Sharon Cook, National President, ISANA International Education Association
Ms Danielle Hartridge, Vice President, Professional Development, ISANA International Education Association

Round table of student accommodation organisations

Mr Geoff Denison, President, Student Accommodation Association
Ms Torie Brown, Executive Director, Student Accommodation Council – Property Council of Australia
Ms Anouk Darling, President, Student Accommodation Council – Property Council of Australia
Mr David Bycroft, Founder and Chief Business Development Officer, MyStay International

Round table of accreditation bodies

Ms Kathryn Baird, Director, Skilled Migration Services, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
Ms Samantha Zdjelar, General Manager, Student and Graduate Membership, Engineers Australia
Ms Bernadette Foley, General Manager, Professional Standards, Engineers Australia
Dr John Dunn, Chair, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 - Canberra

Business Events Council of Australia

Mr Andrew Hiebl, Company Secretary
Dr Leo Jago OAM, Chair

Monday, 15 May 2023 - Canberra

Roundtable: International Education Data Insights

Ms Lisa Bolton, Director, QILT Research and Strategy, Social Research Centre
Mr Simon Walker, Managing Director, National Centre for Vocational Education Research
Mr Jeffrey Smart, Director & Co-Founder, The Lygon Group
Dr Angela Lehmann, Head of Research, The Lygon Group
Ms Varsha Devi Balakrishnan, Head of Student Insights and Strategy, The Lygon Group
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Alison Cleary, Acting Assistant Secretary, International Quality Branch, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education

Roundtable: Education Agents

Mr Robert Parsonson, Executive Officer, International Student Education Agents Association
Ms Sharon Cook, National President, ISANA International Education Association
Ms Danielle Hartridge, Vice President Professional Development, ISANA International Education Association, Department of Home Affairs
Ms Kim Dienhoff Head of Government Relations, IDP Education
Ms Jane Li, Area Director Australasia, IDP Education
Ms Bronwyn Markey, Senior Professional Services Manager, Migration Institute of Australia
Ms Catriona Jackson, Chief Executive, Universities Australia
Hon Mr Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Mr Charlie Shandil, Assistant Secretary, Immigration Policy & Planning Branch, Department of Home Affairs
Ms Alison Garrod, Assistant Secretary, Temporary Visas Program Branch, Department of Home Affairs
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Alison Cleary, A/g Assistant Secretary, International Quality Branch, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education

Roundtable: Work Integrated Learning, Skilled Work and Graduates

Ms Anna Faithfull, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Training Group, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/ Australian Apprenticeship Support Network
Ms Laura Angus, First Assistant Secretary, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/ Australian Apprenticeship Support Network
Mr Cliff Bingham, Assistant Secretary, Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Peter Dawkins, Director, Jobs and Skills Australia
Ms Alison Garrod, Assistant Secretary, Temporary Visas Program Branch, Department of Home Affairs
Hon Mr Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Mr Robert Thomason, Executive Director, VETASSESS
Professor Denise Jackson, President, Australian Collaborative Education Network
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Alison Cleary, A/g Assistant Secretary, International Quality Branch, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education

Roundtable: Innovation, Transnational, Diversity and Hybrid Futures

Ms Claire Field, Private Capacity
Mr David Linke, Managing Director, EduGrowth
Ms Marnie Watson, Chief Commercial Officer, Acumen (Part of Sannam S4Group)
Mr Jonathan Chew, Global Head of Insights and Analytics, Navitas
Mr Simon Finn, Head of Strategic Engagement and Government Relations, Navitas
Mr John Molony, Vice President, International, Deakin University
Hon Mr Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd, Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education
Ms Elizabeth Wilde, First Assistant Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mr Aedan Whyatt, Assistant Secretary, Global Programs and Partnerships Branch, Development Policy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ms Edwina Betts, A/g Assistant Secretary, Education and Integration Branch, Office of the Pacific, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mr Luke Hartley, Assistant Director, Global Programs and Partnerships Branch, Development, Policy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ms Melissa Banks, Head of International Education Centre of Excellence, Austrade
Mrs Helen Kronberger, Manager International Education (Global Engagement), Austrade

Roundtable: Soft Power and Building Resilience

Dr Joanne Barker, Private Capacity
Ms Susannah Patton, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Mrs Elizabeth Wilde, First Assistant Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mr Aedan Whyatt, Assistant Secretary, Global Programs and, Partnerships Branch, Development Policy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mr Ray Marcelo, Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Strategy Economic, and Communications Branch, Office of Southeast Asia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ms Edwina Betts, A/g Assistant Secretary, Education and Integration Branch, Office, of the Pacific, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mr Luke Hartley, Assistant Director, Global Programs and, Partnerships Branch, Development Policy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mrs Helen Kronberger, Manager International Education (Global Engagement), Austrade
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd, Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education

Roundtable: Student Experience

Professor Ly Tran, Deakin’s Research for Educational Impact Centre, Deakin University
Ms Danielle Hartridge, Team Member, Best Practice International Student Engagement, Deakin University
Dr Carolyn Evans, Vice Chancellor and President, Griffith University
Ms Caroline Hartnett, Deputy Director, Study Melbourne and International Education
Ms Jane Johnston, Chief Executive, Study Adelaide
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd, Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education
Mr Jiahao Li, National Postgraduate Officer, Council of International Students Australia

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 - Canberra

Roundtable: Quality and Integrity

Hon Mr Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Mr Menelaos (Mel) Koumides, Managing Director, Australian Academy of Vocational Education and Trades Pty Ltd t/as Academia International
Ms Christina Bolger, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Ms Kellie Spence, Executive Director, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Mr Alistair Maclean, Chief Executive Officer, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
Ms Jenny Dodd, Chief Executive Officer, TAFE Directors Australia
Ms Klara Major, Assistant Director, Industry Investigations Team, Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman
Ms Emma Cotterill, Senior Assistant Ombudsman – Investigations, Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman
Ms Alison Garrod, Assistant Secretary, Temporary Visas Program Branch, Department of Home Affairs
Ms Karen Sandercock, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of Education
Ms Alison Cleary, A/g Assistant Secretary, International Quality Branch, Department of Education
Ms Rachel Lloyd, Assistant Secretary, International Policy Branch, Department of Education

Roundtable: Marketing to International Students

Mr Jay Meek, General Manager Trade, Trade and Investment, Austrade
Mrs Helen Kronberger, Senior Global Engagement Manager, Trade and Investment, Austrade
Ms Jessica Hamilton, General Manager, Communication & Marketing, Austrade
Mrs Melissa Banks, Head of International Education, Austrade
Mr Felix Pirie, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy & Research, Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia
Hon Mr Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Mrs Saskia Loer Hansen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International & Engagement, RMIT University
Mrs Derryn Belford, Chief Executive Officer, StudyPerth

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - Gold Coast

International Education Roundtable

Ms Jennine Tax, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Study Gold Coast
Mrs Cheryl Jolliffe, Vice President, Future Students, Bond University
Professor Sarah Todd, Vice President, Global, Griffith University
Mr Dean Gould, Chief Marketing Officer, Southern Cross University
Mr Troy Yue, Chief Executive Officer, National Institute of Education and Technology Group Pty Ltd
Mr Pablo Carpio, Director, Owner, The Language Academy
Ms Kylie Cooper, Acting Executive Director, Study Queensland Directorate

Mayor’s Student Ambassadors Roundtable

Ms Mary Shanice Saavedra, Mayor's Student Ambassador 2022, Study Gold Coast
Ms Mrisha Upadhyay, Mayor's Student Ambassador 2023, Study Gold Coast
Mrs Nikol Slynkova, Mayor's Student Ambassador 2021, Study Gold Coast

Australian International Student Tours

Ms Tanya Ferguson, Director

Major Events Gold Coast

Mrs Jan McCormick, Chief Executive Officer

The University of Queensland

Dr Gabby Walters, Associate Professor in Tourism

International Tourism Roundtable

Ms Karen Bolinger, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Destination Gold Coast
Mrs Sarah Colgate, Board Member, Destination Gold Coast; and Head, Strategic Relationships, Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast and Cairns
Ms Adrienne Readings, Chair, Destination Gold Coast; and General Manager, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Mrs Amanda Byrne, General Manager, Aviation Business Development, Queensland Airports Limited
Ms Lauren Horner, Brand Manager, The Tour Collective
Mr Greg Yong, Chief Executive Officer, Ardent Leisure

Tourism and Industry Roundtable

Ms Gayle O’Brien, General Manager, Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport
Mr Nick Elliott, Group Executive, Corporate and Industry, Tourism and Events Queensland
Ms Melanie Anderson, General Manager, Strategy & Advocacy, Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Dr Esther Anderson, Senior Research and Policy Officer, Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Ms Maxine ‘Rhonda’ Appo, Indigenous Program Manager, Queensland Tourism Industry Council

City of Gold Coast

Ms Tanya Lipus, Manager of City Economy
Mr Darren Stewart, Manager of City Projects

Monday, 26 June 2023 - Orange

Roundtable - Universities

Ms Julia Andrews, Director, External Engagement, Bathurst and Orange, Charles Sturt University
Mr Mike Ferguson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, International, Charles Sturt University, Charles Sturt University
Professor Catherine Hawke, Head of Clinical School, School of Rural Health Dubbo/Orange, University of Sydney

Round table – Regional tourism

Ms Nerida Sweetapple, General Manager, Orange360
Councillor Jason Hamling, Mayor, Orange City Council
Ms Rachelle Robb, Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, Orange City Council
Mr Glenn Mickle, Tourism Manager, Orange City Council
Ms Charlotte Gundry, Executive Officer, Orange Region Vignerons Association
Mr Sean Haylan, General Manager, Destination Central West NSW

Mr Jie Hou, Private capacity

Roundtable – First Nations tourism

Ms Annette Steele, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council
Mr Michael (Mick) Madden, Justice Officer, Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council
Mr Gerald Power, General Manager and Owner, Indigenous Cultural Adventures

Round table – Mudgee/ Bathurst tourism

Mr David Lowe, Committee Member, Business Mudgee; and Member Representative, Mudgee Wine Association
Ms Julia Andrews, Director, External Engagement, Bathurst and Orange, Charles Sturt University
Mr Tim Booth, Chief Executive Officer, Mudgee Region Tourism
Mr David Flude, Manager, Economic Development, Bathurst Regional Council

Wednesday, 2 August 2023 - Canberra

Blue Mountains Tourism - videoconference

Mr Jason Cronshow, President
Mrs Anthea Hammon, Vice President

Wednesday, 9 August 2023 - Canberra

Western Sydney International Airport

Mr Simon Hickey, Chief Executive Officer
Ms Alison Webster, Executive General Manager, Commercial and Strategy

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 - Cairns

International Education Roundtable

Ms Danelle Parker, Executive Officer, Study Townsville
Mr Shehan Thampapillai, International Director, Central Queensland University Australia
Ms Shelley Lewis, Director of International Engagement, TAFE Queensland

International Tourism and Peak Bodies Roundtable

Ms Elannah (Lani) Strathearn, General Manager, Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Ms Peta Zietsch, Chair, Adventure Queensland
Ms Elissa Keenan, Chief Executive Officer, Ecotourism Australia
Mr Gareth Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators

Regional Economic Development

Mrs Lisa Woolfe, Director Visitor Economy and Marketing, Townsville Enterprise
Dr Dianne Dredge, Director, The Tourism CoLab

Experience and Adventure Tourism

Mrs Angela Freeman, Director and Co-owner, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Mr Steve Edmondson, Owner - Operator and Director, Sailaway Port Douglas
Ms Laurie Pritchard, Owner and Managing Director, Small World Journeys

Wednesday, 16 August 2023 - Cairns

First Nations Tourism Roundtable

Mr James William, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Ms Julia (Jules) Taylor, Senior Legal Officer, Coordinator, Future Acts Mining and Exploration Unit, North Queensland Land Council NTRB Aboriginal Corporation
Mr Dale Mundraby, Operations Manager, Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours
Mr Darrell Harris, General Manager, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Limited

Monday, 21 August 2023 - Broome

First Nations Tourism

Ms Ninielia Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Nyamba Buru Yawuru
Ms Ellen Smith, Chief Business Development Officer, Nyamba Buru Yawuru

Regional Economic Development

Mr Glenn Moore, Director, Destination Broome
Mr Keith Williams, Director Development Services, Shire of Broome
Mrs Kim Brown, Acting Director, Regional Development Australia Kimberley
Mr Glen Chidlow, Director, Industry and Infrastructure, Kimberley Development Commission
Mr Samuel Shaw, Executive Support Officer, Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr Martin Pierson-Jones, President, Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr Bill Tatchell, Chief Executive Officer, Australia’s North West Tourism
Ms Paula O’Brien, Destination Marketing, Digital Executive and Projects, Australia’s North West Tourism
Ms Melanie Virgo, General Manager, Broome Visitor Centre

Experience and Adventure Tourism

Ms Clancy McDowell, Executive Director, Kimberley Arts Network
Mr Paul Cripps, General Manager, HeliSpirit
Mr Ashley Munn, Owner, Air Kimberley

Airlines and Cruises

Mr Vincenzo Foti-Cuzzola, Commercial Manager, Broome International Airport
Mr Criag Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, Broome International Airport
Mr Michael McConachy, Managing Director, HM Consolidated Group
Mr Shayne Murray, Chairman, Cruise Broome

Tuesday, 22 August 2023 - Fremantle

International Education Roundtable

Mr David Harrison, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Communications and Engagement, University of Notre Dame Australia
Mr Justin de Sousa, National Director, International, University of Notre Dame Australia
Professor David Sadler, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education, University of Western Australia
Professor Xiaotian Zhang, Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University
Mr Kelly Smith, Pro-Vice Chancellor, International, Murdoch University
Dr Marija Petrovska, Senior International Adviser, Logistics, Edith Cowan University
Mr Jake Garman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor International, Edith Cowan University
Ms Derryn Belford, Chief Executive Officer, StudyPerth

First Nations Tourism Roundtable

Mr Robert Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council
Mr Karl Millard, Memberships Manager, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council

WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Mrs Robyn Robb, Director International Education
Dr Alex King, Executive Director, Strategic Policy

International Tourism Roundtable

Mrs Carolyn Turnbull, Managing Director, Tourism Western Australia
Ms Sonja Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, Destination Perth
Dr Lianne Cretney-Barnes, Chairperson, Australia’s South West Regional Tourism Organisation
Ms Kym Francesconi, Chair, Australia’s North West Tourism Inc
Mr Marcus Falconer, Chief Executive Officer, Australia’s Golden Outback
Mr David O’Malley, Chief Executive Officer, Australia’s Coral Coast

Accommodation and Transport Industry

Mr Bradley Woods, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Australian Hotels Association WA
Ms Angela Beechey, Strategic Policy Manager, Tourism, Accommodation and Workforce Development, Australian Hotels Association WA
Mrs Carol McCracken, Chief Executive Officer, Caravan Industry Association Western Australia

Wednesday, 13 September 2023 - Canberra

Australian Tourism Industry Council

Mr Evan Hall, Chairperson
Ms Erin McLeod, Chief Executive Officer

Tuesday, 3 October 2023 – Port Campbell

Mr Marcus Clarke, CEO, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

Great Ocean Road Tourism Board

Dr Jeremy Johnson, Chairman
Ms Joanne Birley, Industry Development Manager

Wildlife Wonders

Ms Lizzie Corke OAM, Co-Founder, Conservation Ecology Centre

Wednesday, 4 October 2023 - Ballarat

The Victorian Goldfields Heritage Bid

The Hon John Brumby AO - Co Patron - Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid, former Premier of Victoria
Ms Susan Fayad - World Heritage and Regional Development, Lead City of Ballarat
Mr Trevor Budge AM, World Heritage Strategic Projects Officer, City of Greater Bendigo

Tourism Roundtable

Ms Sarah Pilgrim, Executive Manager, Tourism Midwest Victoria
Mr Terry Karamaloudis, Manager, Tourism and Major Events, City of Bendigo, Bendigo Tourism (via teleconference)

Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation)

Mr Rodney Carter, Group CEO

Tourism Businesses

Ms Katrina Nitschke, Deputy CEO, Sovereign Hill Museums Association
Mr Timothy Canny, Owner/Operator, Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Wednesday, 4 October 2023 - Ballarat

La Trobe University

Dr Stacey Farraway, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Future Growth (via teleconference)

Federation University Australia

Associate Professor Jason Giri, Dean, Global Professional School

Online Education Services

Ms Sue Kokonis, Chief Academic Officer

Australian Catholic University

Mr Chris Riley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global and Education Pathways (via teleconference)

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 - Canberra

Australian Travel Industry Association

Mr Dean Long, Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 - Canberra

Her Excellency Mrs Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Ambassador, Republic of the Philippines

His Excellency Mr Anil Kumar Nayar, High Commissioner, Republic of Singapore

His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, Ambassador, Republic of Indonesia

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - Canberra

His Excellency Dr Chanborey Cheunboran, Ambassador, Cambodia

Her Excellency Ms Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador, Thailand

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 - Canberra

Pacific Island Forum:

Dr Yves Lafoy, Counsellor and Official Representative of New Caledonia to Australia, Embassy of France
Her Excellency Ms Hinauri Petana, High Commissioner, Samoa High Commission
His Excellency Mr Robert Sisilo, High Commissioner, Solomon Islands High Commission
His Excellency Mr Samson Vilvil Fare, High Commissioner, Vanuatu High Commission

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 - Adelaide

University and Vocational Education and Training roundtable

Mr David Coltman, Chief Executive, TAFE SA
Mrs Shirley Chung, Executive Director, Future Students, University of Adelaide
Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement, University of Adelaide
Mr Matt Schultz, Director, International Recruitment, Flinders University

StudyAdelaide

Ms Jane Johnston, Chief Executive

Tourism Industry

Mr Shaun de Bruyn, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Industry Council of South Australia
Mr Haydyn Bromley, Chair, South Australian Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council
Ms Emma Terry, Chief Executive, South Australian Tourism Commission
Ms Chantal Ward, General Manager, Global Markets and Trade, South Australian Tourism Commission

Arts and culture

Ms Justyna Jochym, Chief Executive Officer, Festival City Adelaide
Ms Inca Lee, Chief Executive, South Australian Wine Industry Association
Ms Joanne O'Callaghan, Executive Committee Member, Arts Industry Council of South Australia Inc.

Adelaide Airport Ltd

Mr Brenton Cox, Managing Director

Tourist Operators in Adelaide

Mrs Elaine Bensted, CEO, Zoos SA
Ms Tori Dixon-Whittle, CEO, The Cedars, Hans Heysen Foundation
Mr Jason Simpson, Tourism Manager, Zoos SA

Hospitality/Accommodation

Mr Andrew Bullock, Councillor, Accommodation Australia, Australian Hotels Association - South Australia Branch
Mr Ian Horne, Consultant, Australian Hotels Association, South Australia Branch

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 - Canberra

Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel

Ms Wendi Aylward, Chair

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 - Canberra

Insurance Council of Australia

Ms Alexandra Hordern, General Manager, Regulatory and Consumer Policy
Mr Thomas Lunn, Senior Policy Manager, Regulatory and Consumer Policy

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 - Darwin

Education

Professor Robyn Aitken, Professor and Dean, Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University
Professor Scott Bowman, AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Charles Darwin University
Professor James Smith, Deputy Dean, Rural and Remote Health Northern Territory, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University

Student Ambassadors

Mr Engeldis (Engelo) Bano, Student Ambassador, Study NT
Mr Deepak Chhetry, Student Ambassador, Study NT
Mrs Sabrina Doha, Student Ambassador, Study NT
Mr Maged Mohamed, Student Ambassador, Study NT

Regional tourism organisations roundtable

Mrs Samantha Bennett, General Manager, Tourism Top End Incorporated
Mr Danial Rochford, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Central Australia

Arts and events tourism

Mr Trevor Cox, Head, Strategy and Acquisition, Northern Territory Major Events Company
Ms Louise Partos, Assistant Director, Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory
Ms Claire Summers, Executive Director, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation

Adventure and nature tourism

Ms Lisa Creelman, Sales and Marketing Manager, Uluru Camel Tours (via teleconference)
Mrs Penny Priest, Chief Executive Officer, Crocosaurus Cove

First Nations tourism roundtable

Mr Matthew Cameron-Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Mr Victor Cooper, Owner Operator, Ayal Aboriginal Tours Kakadu

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, Northern Territory Government

Mr Scott Lovett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Ms Valerie Smith, Executive Director Industry Development

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - Launceston

Education

Professor Ian Anderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, University of Tasmania
Mr Robert Wilson, Executive Director, Recruitment and Engagement, University of Tasmania
Mr Malcolm Wise, Principal, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania

International Students

Mr Shrenik Bhalla, Student, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania
Ms Chang, Student, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania
Mr Ashan Perera, Student, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania

First Nations tourism

Mr Clyde Mansell, Chairperson, wukalina Walk (via teleconference)

Business and tourism

Ms Alina Bain, Chief Executive Officer, Launceston Chamber of Commerce
Mr Paul Seaman, Chair, Visit Northern Tasmania

Tourism operators

Mayor Matthew Garwood, Mayor, City of Launceston
Mr Patrick Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Museum of Old and New Art (via teleconference)

Launceston Airport

Mr Shane O'Hare, CEO, Launceston Airport
Mr Steve Pickering, Head of Commercial, Launceston Airport

Tourism Tasmania

Ms Sarah Clark, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Tasmania

Tasmanian Government

Ms Jenna Cairney, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of State Growth

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 - Canberra

ACT Government

Ms Kareena Arthy, Deputy Director-General, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Mr Jonathan Kobus, Executive Branch Manager, Visit Canberra, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Mrs Kate Starick, Executive Group Manager, Policy and Strategy, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development,

National Capital Authority

Ms Karen Doran, Chief Executive
Mr Adam Robbins, Director, Visitor Experience, Marketing and Events