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Michael Bobrowicz is the Executive Officer at the Waste & Recycling Industry Association of WA, representing and supporting the diverse interests and needs of the waste and recycling industry in Western Australia.

Michael has 40 years of senior executive experience in waste and recycling in both the public and private sector, and a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and its stakeholders. The role involves navigating the complex and dynamic interactions between the industry, the government, and the community. His mission is to promote and facilitate the development of a sustainable and circular economy that benefits both the environment and the society.

Jade is a Gooreng Gooreng woman and joins us from her recent experience with the Australian Government as Director of Economic Development and Major Projects based in Darwin.

Jade brings over 20 years' knowledge and experience with respect to stakeholder, trade and investment relationship building; and developing and implementing programs and initiatives that have led to enhancing Aboriginal engagement and leadership capabilities within both the public sector and in her connections with remote communities in both Arnhem Land and Central Australia.

Jade has qualifications in Business and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Project Management and Adaptive Leadership.

A member of the CSIRO Indigenous Innovation Alliance Steering Committee, Jade advocates for innovative solutions that put culture, land and sea management and social benefit in the forefront of all decision making whilst demonstrating commercial viability. She is also on the North Australia Marine Parks Advisory Committee, working with Parks Australia staff to shape the management of Australian Marine Parks, providing advice matters including tourism, fishing, sea country, marine transport, science, conservation, governance, communications and engagement.