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SECCCA has been making the case to our State and Federal leaders on the need to increase action on climate change. Below are snapshots of meetings our team had with important stakeholders throughout 2022 in the lead up to the State and Federal election.

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Mr James Newbury MP

Local Member for Brighton, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Bay Protection, and Equality.
Date: 31 May and 2 Aug, 2022
Topics of discussion : EV infrastructure and retrofit of buildings and transmission lines to meet emissions reduction targets.
Mr Paul Edbrooke MP

Local Member for Frankston, Parliamentary Secretary for Police, Emergency Services and Bushfire recovery.
Date: 6 July 2022
Topics of discussion : Emissions reduction targets, climate vulnerability and adaptation in the South East.
Ms Briony Hutton

Liberal Candidate for Hastings
Date: 11 July 2022
Topics of discussion : Public transport and connectivity, blue carbon and sequestration, Integrated Water Management Systems.
Mr Tim Richardson MP

Local Member for Mordialloc, Parliamentary Secretary for Schools
Date: 19 July 2022
Topics of discussion : Inland Sea inundation and storm surges, the 10-fold increase in insurance premiums, climate vulnerability, EV charging network.
Mr Mark Rodrigues and DELWP Team

Executive Director, Climate Change
Date: 22 July 2022
Topics of discussion: 7-star rating system and verification process, Asset vulnerability, climate adaptation program, EV charging infrastructure.
Mr Paul Younis and the Department of Transport Team

Secretary, Department of Transport
Date: 2 Aug 2022
Topics of discussion : Public transport, emissions in the transport sector, climate adaptation and net zero targets.
Cr David Clark, MAV

MAV President, Pyrenees Shire Council
Date: 2 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Liveable cities – greener, cooler cities, Carbon sinks and carbon offsetting programs, EV Roadmap.
Mr Brad Battin MP

Local Member for Gembrook, Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, Community Safety and Victim Support and Corrections.
Date: 2 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Green building projects in Casey, Renting issues, Emergency management / climate vulnerability and Transport.
The Office of The Hon Catherine King MP

Local Member for Ballarat, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Date: 4 Aug 2022
Topics of discussion : Net Zero Emissions by 2040 (Interim Target 67% by 2030), Low Carbon Transport (EVs), Cooler, Greener, more liveable cities, and zero carbon buildings, adaptation projects.
The Office of Senator The Hon Jenny McAllister

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator for NSW
Date: 4 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Net Zero Emissions by 2040 (Interim Target 67% by 2030), Low Carbon Transport (EVs), Cooler, Greener, more liveable cities, and zero carbon buildings, adaptation projects.
The Office of Senator The Hon Murray Watt

Senator for Queensland, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Emergency Management.
Date: 4 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Net Zero Emissions by 2040 (Interim Target 67% by 2030), Low Carbon Transport (EVs), Cooler, Greener, more liveable cities, and zero carbon buildings, adaptation projects.
Mr Nick Staikos MP

Local Member for Bentleigh, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Date: 9 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Futureproofing infrastructure to deal with flooding and heatwaves, low carbon transport and retrofitting homes to achieve net zero.
Ms Zoe Daniel MP

Local Member for Goldstein
Date: 15 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Climate vulnerability and coastal erosion, Asset vulnerability and climate adaptation, Electric vehicle uptake and EV charging infrastructure.
Ms Gabrielle Williams MP, Mr Luke Donnellan MP, Mr Gary Maas MP, Ms Pauline Richards MP, Mr Lee Tarlamis MP

Gabrielle: Member for Dandenong, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Women, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, ALP Luke: Member for Narre Warren North, ALP Gary: Member for Narre Warren South, ALP Pauline: Member for Cranbourne, ALP
Lee: Member for South Eastern Metropolitan
Date: 12 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Net Zero Emissions by 2040, Low Carbon Transport (EVs), and Adaptation projects.
Mr Julian Hill MP

Local Member for Bruce
Date: 25 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Net Zero by 2040 targets, electric vehicle charging, and active transport.
Mr Ben Carroll MP

Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Minister for Business Precincts, Minister for Public Transport, Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Date: 30 August 2022
Topics of discussion : Emissions reductions, Greening Cities, EV Charging network and building standards.
The Office of The Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Solar Homes
Date: 11 July 2022
Topics of discussion : Net Zero Emissions by 2040 (Interim Target 67% by 2030), Low Carbon Transport (EVs), Cooler, Greener, more liveable cities and zero carbon buildings, adaptation projects.
The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP

Local Member for Isaacs, Attorney General of Australia QC MP.
Date: 11 July 2022
Topics of discussion : Energy efficiency and Grid upgrades, Climate Change and Planning, Climate Adaptation, and the new federal government’s commitment to deliver on climate action.