July 18, 2025
Pictured: NSW Transport Minister John Graham MLC. Photo supplied: NSW Government.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! NSW Transport Minister John Graham to speak at spring NSW Parliamentary Luncheon!

By Industry Contributor

Shipping Australia is pleased to announce that NSW Transport Minister John Graham MLC will be giving the keynote speech at the Shipping Australia NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on Thursday 18 September! 

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! CLICK HERE TO BOOK!

The Hon. John Graham MLC was elected in 2016 to serve the people of NSW. As NSW Special Minister of State, Minister for Transport, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, John Graham is committed to building and upgrading a transport network that connect people to jobs, housing, and each other through vibrant communities. He was appointed as the Minister for Transport on 06 February 2025. Minister Graham has also previously been the NSW Minister for Roads and was also previously the Shadow for the same portfolio. Prior to his election he served for six years as the Assistant General Secretary for the NSW Labor Party. He has worked as an advisor to state governments in NSW and Queensland, including working as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Premier Nathan Rees. He has also worked in the higher education sector and for the Finance Sector Union. Mr Graham has been a member of the Labor party since 1991.  He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) from the University of Sydney.

A thank you to our generous sponsors

As ever, Shipping Australia simply could not host events without the generous support of our sponsors.

We would like to thank:

Port of Newcastle (main sponsor)

Svitzer Australia (support sponsor)

Thank you Port of Newcastle and Svitzer Australia!

 

 

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