Why is IQPC's WA Export Infrastructure Event Taking Place?

“The fact of the matter remains though, that (WA's) industry incredible growth has been constrained by obstacles that will only be overcome with a coordinated and innovative effort from industry, government and the community.”
Prospect WA, June - August 2008

Western Australia's ports and rail are suffering from severe bottlenecks, port and rail capacity locks and delays felt by the mining, agriculture, petroleum, oil and gas industries.

The unexpected commodity and resources boom experienced by Western Australia has had critical affects on the export infrastructure currently in existence. As Western Australia's intense industry boom lacked forecasting, the necessary planning, development and infrastructure were not in place to be able to handle the extent of this critical situation.

IQPC's WA Export Infrastructure will define the strategies necessary for enhancing the rail and ports infrastructure within Western Australia for the transportation of commodities and consumables to the international commodity export markets. By addressing the current export infrastructure situation and outlining the strategies necessary to improve this key element of WA's economy, the event will give you access to the processes required to heightening the planning and coordination of WA's export infrastructure.

Who Will you Hear from by Attending WA Export Infrastructure?

12 Leading Industry Case Studies Including:

• Paul Larsen, General Manager, WESTNET RAIL
• Andre Bush, CEO, PORT HEDLAND PORT AUTHORITY
• Chris Leatt-Hayter, General Manager - Strategic and Commercial Development, FREMANTLE PORTS
• Captain Vic Justice, CEO & Harbour Master, PORT OF BROOME
• Chris Eves, CEO, OAKAJEE PORT & RAIL
• Chris Whitaker, Chairman, JAMES POINT PTY LTD
• Steve Douglas, CEO, MID WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
• Clive Brown, Chairman, GERALDTON IRON ORE ALLIANCE
• Charles Schaus, Managing Director, AUROX RESOURCES LIMITED
• Tim Collins, Executive Manager - Strategy & Business Development, CBH GROUP
• John Hassell, Manager - Transport & Social Issues, WESTERN AUSTRALIA FARMERS FEDERATION (WAFF)
• Reza Makesh, General Manager - Petroleum Resources, DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRY & RESOURCES WA

With Industry Insight From:

• Kieren Neill, General Manager, AIRROAD GROUP
• Stephen Doyle, Partner, JACKSON MCDONALD LAWYERS
• Jammie Penm, Chief Commodity Analyst, ABARE
• Janice Lake, Director - WA, ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
• Euan Morton, Principal, SYNERGIES ECONOMIC CONSULTING

Hon. Alannah MacTiernan Minister for Planning & Infrastructure WESTERN AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT HEAR Hon. Alannah MacTiernan’s perspective on the policy, regulation and access debate for Western Australia’s export infrastructure. The Hon. MacTiernan and the contributing panellists will discuss the necessary planning and development of infrastructure in order to handle the extent of WA’s export market.

And Panellists Including:

John Fischer, Executive Director - Transport Industry Policy, DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE WA

Russell Dumas, Director - Gas & Rail Access, ECONOMIC REGULATION AUTHORITY WA

Trevor Lovelle, Director - Industry Policy, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY WA

Julian Tapp, Head of Government Relations, FORTESCUE METALS GROUP

3 Core Reasons Why this is the Only WA Export Infrastructure Event you Should be Attending:

• 1. The only WA Export Infrastructure event that presents you with 20 vital perspectives from port and rail operators, government, and industry sectors!
• 2. Perfect opportunity to brainstorm, develop and strategise for a collaborative approach to enhance and improve WA's export infrastructure
• 3. Thorough overview of industry challenges PLUS specific strategies utilised by different WA regions and industry types

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time.

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