Waste and Environment Summit

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Waste and Environment Summit
Elected members, CEO, Officer, State or Federal Government, Non members
Wednesday - Thursday, 04 - 05 Jun 2025
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Esperance Civic Centre
Council Pl, Esperance WA 6450
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WALGA is excited to bring the seventh regional Waste and Environment Summit to life in the breathtaking surrounds of Esperance.

Join us in the Goldfields region from Wednesday 4 to Thursday 5 June for presentations, panels, tours and workshops where we can share knowledge, experiences and solutions between State and Local Governments, business and community.

Delegates will hear from renowned guest speakers and experts including:

  • Hon Matthew Swinbourn BA LLB MLC, Minister for the Environment; Community Services; Homelessness 
  • Cr Karen Chappel AM JP – President, WALGA
  • Lee Broomhall - Deputy Chair, Waste Authority 
  • Ashley Fisher - Director, Avon Waste 
  • Amanda Day - Chief Executive Officer, Goldfields Nullarbor Rangelands Biosecurity Association 
  • Dr Dorian Moro - Manager, Wiluna Martu Rangers at Tarlka Matuwa Piarku Aboriginal Corporation.


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Places are limited so now is the time to secure your spot, and stay tuned for more exciting program and event announcements coming very soon!

Local hotels

RAC Esperance Holiday Park
Goldfields Rd, Castletown WA 6450

Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
32 The Esplanade, Esperance, WA, 6450, AU

Cr Karen Chappel AM JP
Cr Karen Chappel AM JP
President, WALGA
Karen Chappel was elected President of WALGA in March 2022 and has served as a Councillor at the Shire of Morawa since 2005 and Shire President since 2009. A WALGA Life Member and Local Government Diploma graduate, Cr Chappel is also Deputy President of the Australian Local Government Association.
Lee Broomhall
Lee Broomhall
Deputy Chair, Waste Authority
Lee Broomhall is the CEO of Workpower and Deputy Chair of the Waste Authority. The Waste Authority works with Local Governments and stakeholders to promote understanding of resource recovery and members are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister for Environment.
Amanda Day
Amanda Day
Chief Executive Officer, Goldfields Nullarbor Rangelands Biosecurity Association (GNRBA)
With previous roles across the Nullarbor, Goldfields and Pilbara, Amanda has had consistent involvement with the pastoral industry since joining GNRBA in 2021. GNRBA covers 109 pastoral properties and plays a key regional role in assisting land managers to control high impact declared pests.
Dr Dorian Moro
Dr Dorian Moro
Manager, Wiluna Martu Rangers at Tarlka Matuwa Piarku Aboriginal Corporation (TMPAC)
Dr Moro commenced at TMPAC in 2020, supporting indigenous Rangers and Coordinators to connect elders and youth and share knowledge and expertise on Country. Formerly a conservation zoologist, he has published over 100 scientific articles, and worked across government, industry and academic sectors.
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Acknowledgement of Country

WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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