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Nikki leads the delivery of environmental impact assessment and regulatory approvals for strategic infrastructure projects across the NT, and provides advice to project managers across the agency. She supports a team of environmental scientists who consult widely
with academics, government and industry when delivering environmental impact assessments.

Nikki has extensive experience in the private sector delivering complex environmental impact assessments for major projects across infrastructure and resources sectors. She has significant technical expertise and experience in impact assessment within policy settings, and a deep understanding of the Territory context. Additionally, she has the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.

Julia is the Director of Environmental Regulation at the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment.

She has more than 20 years of experience in the NT Government in both technical and regulatory roles, with a background in water quality and aquatic ecosystem health.  In her current role she leads a team of passionate regulators in the environmental regulation of major industries and activities in the NT, including waste, hydrocarbon facilities, sewage treatment, mining discharges and contaminated land.

Julia is passionate about applying a strategic and pragmatic approach to regulation that is proportionate, accountable, consistent, targeted and transparent, without compromising environmental values.

Claudia is the Manager of Environmental Regulation in the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment. Claudia oversees the team responsible for administering the Territory’s environmental legislation on behalf of various statutory decision makers including the NT EPA, the Minister for Environment and the Controller of Water Resources.

Since joining the Division in 2020, Claudia has worked closely with consultants, developers and Government stakeholders to ensure contaminated land across the NT is effectively investigated and remediated for the protection of human health and the environment. Claudia previously worked as an environmental consultant and brings her passion for contaminated land management to the realm of regulation.