OFFSHORE WIND COMMUNITY TOWN HALL FORUMS

29 September 2023

The Member for Cunningham, Alison Byrnes MP, will be hosting two community Town Hall forums on Saturday 7 October and Wednesday 11 October.

The forums will provide members of the community an opportunity to hear from a panel of industry, academic and community leaders, as well as have their questions answered.

The panel will include:

• Yael Stone (Hi Neighbour Founding Director),
• Arthur Rorris (Secretary, South Coast Labour Council),
• Dr Jodi Edwards (UOW Vice Chancellors Research Fellow and NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalist),
• Ty Christopher (UOW Energy Futures Network) and;
• Ellen Couch (UOW Student).

Rolling out a huge project like offshore wind is a massive task and not one that we will take lightly, but offshore wind could help power local industries, create jobs, increase economic growth and reduce emissions.

This proposal is a first step to seek public feedback on how communities and industry use coastal and ocean resources across the Illawarra region.

Saturday 7 October

 

Community Town Hall and Panel Discussion: 1pm-3pm

Q&A Session with Alison Byrnes MP and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water: 3pm-5pm

 

VENUE: Thirroul Community Centre

Wednesday 11 October

 

Community Town Hall and Panel Discussion: 4pm-6pm

Q&A Session with Alison Byrnes MP and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water: 6pm-8pm

 

VENUE: University of Wollongong

REGISTRATION: https://alisonbyrnesmp.com.au/community/upcoming-events/