Miranda LelloAssistant Director, Innovation Policy & Design

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT

Mark StephensSenior Development Manager

STOCKLAND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

Dr Jan GreenGroup Manager Environment & Sustainability

IDEMITSU AUSTRALIA

Frederick Ford Acting Director Environment & Policy Development

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Benefits of attending

Understand recent developments to biodiversity offset policy

Examine industry approaches to offset assessment & calculation

Strategies to maintain & manage offsets

Key Speakers

Biodiversity Offsetting for Mining, Infrastructure & Urban Development

22nd & 23rd July 2015, Sydney Boulevard Hotel

phone 1300 316 882 fax 1300 918 334 registration@criterionconferences.com www.biooffsetting.com

Register 3 delegates at the ‘standard price’ & bring a 4th delegate FREE!

Examine innovative & strategic approaches to biodiversity offset delivery

Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!> see inside for more

Pre conference workshopsHow to assess the indirect impact of offsets on major projects How to navigate the offset path for improved optimisation

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Plus key contributions from:

John Seidel Principal Project OfficerOffice of Environment & Heritage

Daryn RaileyEnvironmental Manager Peabody Energy Australia

David Donehue Corporate Environmental ManagerTransGrid

Nicola Garland Advisor Environment PolicyQueensland Resources Council

Philip Reid Environmental AdvisorNewcastle Coal Infrastructure Group

Sharon MolloyEcosystems & Threatened Species Office of Environment & Heritage

Norm BarnesProperty Development Coordinator Port Stephens Council

Feach Moyle Principal EcologistKleinfelder Australia

Philip GibbonsAssociate Professor Australian National University

Travis PeakePractice Leader Ecology Umwelt

Nathan GarveySenior Consultant Ecologist Biosis

Alex CockerillTeam Manager, Environment & WaterParsons Brinckerhoff

“The biodiversity offset conference provided a dialogue from a wide range of expertise and view points” - Lisa Honan, Past Attendee, Holcim Australia

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This conference will focus on:• Understanding recent developments to biodiversity offset policy• Examining industry approaches to offset assessment

& calculation• Strategies to maintain & manage offsets

Examining the future of biodiversity offsetting in AustraliaBalancing biodiversity conservation outcomes with social and economic priorities is a complex and challenging task – especially for mining, infrastructure and urban development companies looking to develop or expand projects.

This conference will address recent changes to biodiversity offset policy, building a platform for knowledge sharing to improve offset delivery around Australia.

• Environmental Approvals • Project Management • Land, Property & Rehabilitation Management • Biodiversity & Ecology

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Day 1 Wednesday, 22nd July 2015

8:00 Registration, coffee & networking

8:30 Opening remarks from the Chair

Understanding recent developments to biodiversity offset policy

8:40 Providing an overview of Commonwealth offset policy • Interaction with a ‘one stop shop’ • Examining bilateral agreements • Implementing an outcomes based approach to environmental approvals

Miranda Lello Assistant Director, Innovation Policy & Design Department of Environment

9:20 Examining recent policy developments in NSW• Understanding approval processes• Examining NSW Biobanking Scheme• What does it mean for industry?

John Seidel Principal Project Officer Office of Environment & Heritage

10:30 Morning tea & networking

Examining industry approaches to offset assessment & calculation

11:00 Offsets in theory & practice – improving outcomes & minimising costs

• Examining the pros and cons of offsets in various State and Commonwealth contexts

• Exploring opportunities for cost minimisation and optimising outcomes• Identifying key areas of success

Travis Peake Practice Leader Ecology Umwelt

11:40 Understanding the impact & implications of an offset on a company

• Building a strategy for growth & perpetuity • How we evaluate the quality of an offset?• Developing a framework for continued improvement

Dr Jan Green Group Manager Environment & Sustainability Idemitsu Australia

12:20 Networking lunch

2:00 Innovative approaches to implementing offsets• Improving methodology to increase environmental and economic benefits• Reducing overall cost• Measuring benefits from a project perspective• Improving environmental outcomes

Feach Moyle Principal Ecologist Kleinfelder Australia

2:40 Afternoon tea & networking

3:10 Overcoming hurdles of interconnected offset policy • Assessing interactions between Commonwealth and State • Examining the importance of methodology and strategy• Building upon key learnings

Daryn Railey Environmental ManagerPeabody Energy Australia

Strategies to maintain & manage offsets 3:50 Identifying appropriate land for bio banking • Evaluating potential development opportunities• Leveraging revenue for project development• Identifying benefits

Norm Barnes Property Development Coordinator Port Stephens Council

4:30 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of day one

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS1:20

• Innovative approaches to offset delivery• How to achieve offsets in a cost-effective way?• How to gain approvals for state and federal offset policies?

SPEED NETWORKING10:00

In this interactive session you will have the opportunity to meet all the delegates in short 60 second bursts, exchange business cards and set up valuable conversations for the rest of the event.

Day 2Thursday, 23rd July 2015

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8:00 Welcome, coffee & networking

8:30 Opening remarks from the Chair

Understanding recent developments to biodiversity offset policy

9:20 Delivering offsets in a restricted environment • Examining the existing model of delivery • Evaluating the environmental impact assessment process• Assessing measurements for environmental risk

Frederick Ford Acting Director Environment & Policy DevelopmentDepartment of Defence

10:00 Measures to avoid, minimise & mitigate impacts • Examining indirect & residual impacts• Assessing NSW Biodiversity Policy for Major projects• Recommendations for improved offset delivery

Nathan Garvey Senior Consultant Ecologist Biosis

10:40 Morning tea & networking

11:10 The story that underpins offset policy • What evidence do we have about the effectiveness of biodiversity offsets? • What are the key criticisms of biodiversity offsets?• Examining key areas of improvement

Philip Gibbons Associate ProfessorAustralian National University

12:30 Networking Lunch

1:30 Delivering offsets for State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) projects

• Benefits of working with local government to secure offsets • Cost benefit of biobanking credits vs land acquisition • Implications of changes to policy

Alex Cockerill Team Manager, Environment & WaterParsons Brinckerhoff

2:50 Afternoon tea & networking

Strategies to maintain & manage offsets 4:00 Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver biodiversity

objectives• Delivering breeding objectives for the green and gold bell frog• Measuring long term impact on the community• Measures of success

Phillip Reid Environmental AdvisorNewcastle Coal Infrastructure Group

4:40 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of conference

SPOTLIGHT8:40

In this interactive session you will gain a better understanding of all the organisations present within the room and the different challenges they face.

PANEL DISCUSSION11:50 How are changes to policy impacting industry?

David Donehue TransGridDr Jan Green Idemitsu Australia Daryn Railey Peabody Energy Australia

CASE STUDY2:10 Caloundra South

• Developing a green city • Caloundra South development challenges • Planning response to regional needs • Navigating the regulatory environment

Mark Stephens Senior Development Manager Stockland Residential Communities

CASE STUDY3:20 Exploring the Upper Hunter Strategic

Assessment• Examining recommendations of the assessment • Strengthening relationships between government and industry • Building certainty for the community

Sharon Molloy Ecosystems & Threatened SpeciesOffice of Environment & Heritage

WorkshopsDon’t miss your chance to join these interactive and practical sessions to take away innovative offset solutions

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How to navigate the offset path for improved optimisation Pre Conference Workshop B Tuesday, 21st July 2015, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

It is often difficult for organisations to navigate through the changing regulatory landscapes. This interactive Workshop will explore the perspectives of government, proponents and land owners in navigating the highs and lows of the offset path, to optimise beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

This workshop will provide an interactive learning and knowledge sharing platform, including input from Umwelt’s EIA and biodiversity experts.

Why attend this workshop?• Learn how to navigate through a changing offset environment• Learn how to improve offset outcomes and delivery • Learn how to comply to relevant legal requirements

What you will take away by attending• A comprehensive framework to address biodiversity offsetting • A collaborative outline when dealing with numerous stakeholders • Fundamentals of a sustainable plan to optimise performance outcomes

Your workshop leader:

Barbara Crossley Director Umwelt Australia

Barbara has been a director of environmental consultancy Umwelt (Australia) Pty Ltd for the past 18 years and has over 25 years of experience in environmental consulting and business management.

Barbara plays a key role in all aspects of business including providing strategic direction and review for the Umwelt group and is a temporary member of NSW PAC as requested for specific project reviews. Barbara has consistently achieved excellent results in project management, delivering EIA and approvals for often complex projects on time and within budget. Biodiversity assessment, management and offsetting are often a key issue for these major projects.

For a full bio visit www.biooffsetting.com

How to assess the indirect impact of offsets on major projects Pre Conference Workshop A Tuesday, 21st July 2015, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Most offset policies provide little guidance on how major projects should approach the assessment of indirect impacts, and then how any residual impacts should be offset.

This interactive workshop will explore practical solutions in approaching the assessments of major projects through examples and case studies.

Why attend this workshop?• Learn how to apply flexibility into the regulatory framework• Learn how to predict the occurrence of indirect impacts • Learn how to apply scale and timing into calculations

What you will take away by attending• A practical methodology for the assessment of indirect impacts• An understanding of how residual impacts should be offset• A guidance tool for approaching future assessments

Your workshop leader:

Nathan Garvey Senior Consultant Ecologist Biosis

Nathan Garvey is a Senior Consultant Ecologist with Biosis. Nathan has over ten years’ experience as an ecological consultant, and over 15 years practical experience in ecology. Nathan is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) and an accredited BioBanking assessor. Nathan has significant experience in the assessment of major projects, across the ACT, Victoria and NSW, including wind farm developments, gas-fired power stations, linear infrastructure, major urban development and mining projects.

For a full bio visit www.biooffsetting.com

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