Keynote Speakers
Professor
Brendan Wintle
Professor Brendan Wintle is Director of the Melbourne Biodiversity Institute at the University of Melbourne.
He develops economic-ecological methods to support biodiversity conservation decisions and policy. He has been Director of Australia’s Threatened Species Recovery Research Hub, theme leader of the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Deciosns, and UN IPBES coordinating lead author.
He is founder and lead councillor on Australia’s Biodiversity Council, serves on the Zoos Victoria Board and elected fellow of the Royal Society of Victoria.
Jack Gough
Jack Gough is an experienced campaigner, policy analyst and environmental advocate who is passionate about the intersection between agriculture and conservation.
Jack is alarmed about the loss of biodiversity across Australia and believes that harnessing the commitment and knowledge of those who live and work on the
land is essential to meet our conservation challenges, particularly when it comes to invasive species.
Jack previously worked as the National Pastoral Conservation Manager for the Pew Charitable Trusts, leading negotiation and advocacy on law reform, policy development and funding for conservation on pastoral and other private land.
He was previously a livestock and biosecurity policy advisor for the NSW Farmers Association and worked in the NSW Parliament as a senior advisor focusing on natural resource management issues including environment, agriculture, water, biosecurity, forestry and mining reform. Jack works on the land of the Dharawal people in Wollongong, NSW.
Catriona Webster
Catriona is the General Manager for Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporation, representing native title holders for 360,000ha of island and sea country in the Buccaneer Archipelago in the
Kimberley, WA.
Catriona has worked with Mayala people for six years to design and manage Mayala protected areas. She supported Mayala to negotiate and plan for both the jointly managed Mayala Marine Park and Mayala IPA including drafting the Mayala IPA and Country Management Plan.
Today she’s working to build Mayala’s capacity to self-manage and benefit from all activities on Mayala Country. Beyond island and sea country protection Catriona has experience in national park planning, carbon management and social sustainability in Australia and abroad.
Quentin Turner
Quentin is a Mayala
traditional owner and the Cultural Projects Manager for Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporation. He works to support and protect the rights, culture, and interests of Traditional Owners through cultural projects and community initiatives.
Quentin has been involved with the PBC since inception and remained committed to the board for the last 4-5 years. He has contributed to the growth
of the organisation and played a key role in establishing a youth network to support succession planning and inclusion of youth voices and involvement across areas of the organisation. He is proud to have hold a year term of chairperson and is continually thriving to develop himself professionally.
Dr Fiona Fraser
As the Threatened Species Commissioner Fiona’s role is to lead the
implementation of Australia’s Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 along with other initiatives to recover our most imperilled plants and animals. Using
the principles of science, action and partnership, Fiona works with First
Nations people, conservation organisations, governments, communities, scientists and the private sector. Fiona has a PhD in threatened species and
fire ecology in northern Australia. She has worked for the Australian
Government for over a decade playing lead roles in Indigenous caring for
country and biodiversity conservation initiatives, international environment
policy and emergency preparedness and response. Fiona is supported in her role
by a small team that is equally committed to and passionate about threatened species recovery.
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