Inquiry into Operational issues in export grain
networks
MEDIA RELEASE
Inquiry into Operational Issues in Export Grain Networks
Public Hearings:
- Adelaide – Tuesday, 30 August 2011
- Perth – Wednesday, 31 August 2011
As part of its Inquiry into Operation issues in export grain networks, the Senate Rural Affairs and Transport Committee will hold public hearings in
Adelaide (30 August) and Perth (31 August).
Adelaide
The hearing in Adelaide is being held at Cliftons, Level 1, 80 King William Street. It will commence at 9.00am and conclude at 3.30pm.
Perth
The hearing in Perth is being held at the Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel, 150 Great Eastern Highway.
The hearing will commence at 9.00 am and conclude at 1.45 pm.
Both hearings will be chaired by Senator the Hon. Bill Heffernan.
Please see the hearing programs below for details regarding witnesses appearing at the hearings.
Public Hearing - Adelaide, Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Cliftons – 80 King William Street
Adelaide
9.00am - 3.30pm
Time |
Witness |
Sub No. |
9:00am |
Wheat Exports Australia
Mr Peter Woods, Chief Executive Officer
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7 |
9:45am |
Australian Grains Exporters Association - via teleconference
Mr Robert Green, President
Ms Rosemary Richards, Executive Officer
|
20 |
10:30am |
Southern Agventure Limited - via teleconference
Mr Geoff Breust, Managing Director
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4 |
11:15–11:30am |
Morning Tea Break
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11:30am |
South Australian Farmers Federation Grains Industry Committee
Mr Michael Schaefer, Chair
Mr Philip Wilsdon, Vice Chair
Mr Darren Arney, Consultant
|
13 |
12:15 |
Mr Malcolm Bartholomaeus, Grains analyst
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12:45–1:45pm |
Lunch Break
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1:45pm |
JK International Pty Ltd - via teleconference
Mr Peter Wilson, Manager Global Supply Chain
Mr Sandeep Mohan, Chief Executive Officer
|
16 |
2:30pm |
Viterra Limited
Mr Rob Gordon, President, South East Asia
Mr Dean McQueen, Executive Manager Grain
Mr Damian Fitzgerald, Director Legal
Mr Tim Krause, General Manager Grain – Strategy & Compliance
|
18 |
3:30pm |
Adjournment of Hearing
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Public Hearing - Perth, Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel – 150 Great Eastern Highway
Perth
9.00am - 1.45pm
Time |
Witness |
Sub No. |
9:00am |
Pastoralists' and Graziers Association of WA
Mr John Snooke, Western Graingrowers Chairman
Mr Leon Bradley
|
5 |
9:45am |
GrainCorp Operations Limited - via teleconference
Mr Nigel Hart, Group General Manager Storage and Logistics
Mr Neil Johns, Chief Development Officer
|
12 |
10:30–10:45am |
Morning Tea Break
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10:45am |
Cargill/AWB (Australia) Limited - via teleconference
Mr Geoff Barker, Merchandising Manager
Mr Peter McBride, Director – Corporate Affairs
|
14 |
11:30am |
Grain Trade Australia - via teleconference
Mr Geoff Honey, Chief Executive Officer
|
17 |
12:15pm |
WA Farmers' Federation – Grains Section
Mr Kim Simpson, President Grains Section
Ms Danielle Whitfield, Executive Officer Grains Section |
No Submission |
1:00pm |
CBH
Dr Andy Crane, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Richard Codling, General Counsel
Mr Paul Scott, Government Relations Manager
|
No Submission |
1:45pm |
Adjournment of Hearing |
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Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing. People who are unable to attend can follow the proceedings using the live audio feed available on the Parliament of Australia website:
http://webcast.aph.gov.au/livebroadcasting/.
A Hansard transcript of the hearing will also be made and will be available on the committee website in due course.
Further information about the committee's inquiry is available on the committee's website at https://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/rat_ctte/grains_2011/index.htm or by telephoning the committee secretariat on (02) 6277 3511. The committee is still accepting submissions to this inquiry. Submissions can be lodged online at the committee website, emailed to rat.sen@aph.gov.au or posted to:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
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