May 27, 2022

Shipping Australia celebrates another successful NSW Parliamentary Luncheon!

*^{Pictured: guests enjoying pre-luncheon drinks at yesterday’s SAL NSW Parliamentary Luncheon Winter 2022. Photo credit: Jim Wilson / Shipping Australia.}*

Shipping Australia celebrated another successful NSW Winter Parliamentary Luncheon yesterday (Thursday 27 May 2022)!

*^{Pictured: Chaplain Jack Starmans providing grace just before guests enjoyed lunch.} ^{Photo: Jim Wilson / Shipping Australia.}*

Approximately 150 guests were treated to a three course luncheon and a selection of liquid refreshments.

Key speakers

Shipping Australia Chair, Scott Henderson, led the event with introductory remarks and he also introducing our guest of honour and guest speaker, the Honourable David Elliott, NSW Minister for Transport.

Minister Elliott gave an update on various initiatives happening in the NSW ports sector and from across the NSW Government.

Shipping Australia’s NSW Co-Chair, Bill Rizzi, also addressed the luncheon, and pre-lunch grace was given by Chaplain Jack Starmans.

Port of Newcastle generously supported the event and, without their support, the event simply could not have gone ahead.

Thank you Port of Newcastle!

*^{Pictured: Amber Albrecht. Photo credit: Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia.}*

Professor Roy Green gave a speech prior to lunch, on behalf of the Port of Newcastle.

He explained how the port was pushing for diversification and he called for the NSW Government to support that effort through granting approvals and removing restrictions.

Young Shipping Australia

Lawyer Amber Albrecht spoke about Young Shipping Australia and informed guests of the benefits of their younger members of staff joining Young Shipping Australia.

Young Shipping Australia is non-profit organisation developed for young professionals within the shipping industry.

Established in 2007 and guided by the YSA NSW Committee, Young Shipping Australia has provided the shipping community with regular educational and social events targeted at the ‘under 35s’ age group.

Members of YSA benefit from discounted attendance and preferential selection to popular events. Eligible industry executives can join Young Shipping Australia here.

*^{Pictured: Bill Rizzi, Shipping Australia NSW State Co-Chair. Photo credit: Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia.}*

A selection of Door Prizes were were also handed out to the lucky winners!

Thank you to all involved

Shipping Australia would like to thank Scott Henderson, Minister David Elliott, Bill Rizzi, Chaplain Starmans, Amber Albrecht, and the Port of Newcastle for their support and for making the event a big success!

Thank you all.

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