Advocated as a director of the NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board for local steel content on renewable projects.
Lodged a submission to the NSW Local Jobs First Bill policy consultation advocating for local steel content, and participated in a subsequent ministerial roundtable on elements of the policy.
Provided input to standards committees.
Discussed with unions (CFMEU NSW) and others regarding non-compliant/unsafe imported fabricated steelwork.
Delivered the annual steel construction lecture to the civil engineering class at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra.
- Requested NSW Treasury to update their procurement board directive PBD-2016-03 (construction standards and conformance) to include references to AS/NZS 5131 and the ASI’s SCA scheme.
- Met with Master Builders ACT to introduce the ASI’s SCA and SSA certification schemes.
- Attended ministerial roundtable on trade remedies reform with Federal Industrial Minister Tim Ayres held in Western Sydney.
- Attended regular meetings with NSW Treasury to discuss fuel supply consultation with manufacturers.
- Convened three meetings of the NSW Roll Forming Best Practice Group.
Choosing a sustainability certification
With sustainability frameworks shaping procurement decisions, it’s important to choose a scheme that aligns with your operations and the broader supply chain.
