Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
The ALGA Brisbane October event will provide an introduction to the Occupational Health, Hygiene and Asbestos Unit at the Office of Industrial Relations and DESI’s Waste Compliance Operations, presenting an overview of who we are, what we do, asbestos resources available to industry and public, and ongoing challenges. WA & QLD Auditor Shandel Coleman will provide an auditor’s perspective of the current Asbestos guidelines and challenges.
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
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Matt Young is a Principal Asbestos Advisor in the Occupational Health, Hygiene and Asbestos Unit at the Office of Industrial Relations in Queensland.
Matt had a 20 year career in asbestos risk management consulting across the UK and Australia prior to joining Queensland Government. He provides advice on professional, scientific and technical issues relating to asbestos for the Office of Industrial Relations and their clients.
Shandel is a contaminated land auditor, accredited in Qld, WA and Tasmania. She has almost 20 years’ experience providing advice in relation to contamination issues.
Shandel has worked on over 130 audit projects in a wide variety of industries including agriculture, mining, chemical manufacturing, landfills, marine developments, airports and service stations, and has been involved in several complex demolition projects requiring remediation and validation.
Tim is the Manager of Waste Compliance with the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation. He leads two teams: the Waste Tracking Team that is responsible for the administration of the regulated waste framework, and the Waste Crime Team which is responsible for conducting complex investigations of criminal activities within the waste industry.
Tim has an extensive regulatory background with over 16 years working for the Queensland Government in environmental regulation. Since 2018, Tim has focused on the waste industry including leading the Queensland Waste Reforms in 2019 and rolling out the Statewide compliance function for the Queensland Waste Levy.
Tim has a passion and drive for improved cooperation between regulatory agencies, both environmental and non-environmental. To help facilitate this, Tim is the Chair of the Waste Crime Community of Practice within AELERT, is a member of the Queensland Government Interagency Asbestos Group, and actively uses his extensive network to build capability and connections between his fellow regulators.
Norton Rose Fulbright Brisbane
Level 21, 111 Eagle St
Brisbane QLD 4001
ALGA Member: $45.00
Student: $15.00
Branch Welcome Attendee: $30.00
Non-Member: $95.00
Up to 1.5 CPD points
