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2023 Leaders Breakfast
SECCCA’s 2023 Leaders Breakfast hosted over 60 local leaders and politicians at Woodlands Golf Club, where the new Strategic Plan 2024–28 was launched.
Minister for Climate Action the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP delivered the keynote speech, which was followed by a panel discussion featuring Mr John Bradley (Secretary of the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action), Mr Tom Campbell (Co-founder Footy for Climate Alliance), Ms Ange Nichols (Net Zero Lead for the Insurance Council of Australia) and Cr Michael Whelan (Chair of SECCCA, Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council).
The new Strategic Plan 2024–28: Working Together for Stronger Climate Action identifies a set of programs and projects set for delivery with SECCCA’s member councils and Australian and Victorian Government partners. It recognises the importance of a partnership approach to deliver stronger results for local communities.
2022 Leaders Breakfast
A highlight on the 2022 calendar was the Annual Leaders Breakfast in August, where we launched the 2022 SECCCA Policy Platform. We hosted over 60 leaders and politicians at the Woodlands Golf Club, united in their commitment to climate action.
The launch of the Policy Platform was a landmark moment, recommending that State and Federal Governments accelerate the task of reducing emissions throughout the south-east region. The document outlined a policy wishlist as well as a roadmap for delivery in the lead up to the Victorian state election.
A highlight of the day was the panel discussion with Cr Michael Whelan Mayor of Bass Coast, Mr Tim Richardson MP Member for Moordialloc and Ms Zoe Daniel the newly elected independent Member for Goldstein discussing the climate challenges facing the region.
This event highlighted the important role that local government plays in protecting communities from the impacts of climate change and SECCCA’s contribution to climate change policy.
