SEATS identifies and advocates for improvements in transport infrastructure networks to improve freight supply chain productivity leading to regional economic development in south east Australia.Road and rail projects predominate with access to sea ports for export also very important for improving freight productivity.

Providing guidance and advice to a business employing workers with a disability to provide meaningful work experiences. Providing a liaison between local business to engage with a willing subcontractor.

Blue Biotech Shoalhaven, an industry group established to promote innovation and the capability of its member businesses in aquatic biotechnology - from growth through to processing. Shoalhaven businesses are delivering quality controlled product with established providence grown in one of the cleanest environments in the world.Representatives attended BioMarine in 2014 in Cascais, Portugal, 2015 in Wilmington NC, USA and Oslo in 2016 and individual member businesses are following leads in Biomedical, aquafeeds, cosmetic and food flavouring business sectors. Blue Biotech Shoalhaven has current research activities in:> Marine aquaculture growout> Aquafeed formulations> “Bio-Belly” – Clinical trial for digestive health> Scaling up algae production to meet buyer’s specifications – consistent quality> Skin health product development > Formulations for nutraceuticals > Health food product development based on algaeBlue Biotech Shoalhaven cluster has current priorities to secure:# European and USA market for “Australian Made” health products # More research projects in developing prototypes for clinical trials, using the expertise already assembled within BBS# Contracts for specialised production runs by a licensed pharmaceutical laboratory and food production facilities in Australia# Additional partners to join Blue BioTech in the Shoalhaven

I have transitioned into retirement after heading up a specialist Economic Development Office within Shoalhaven Council on the south coast of NSW, Australia since 1985As the ED Manager, I thoroughly enjoyed my working life as a Regional Economist in the various tasks that I had been asked to undertake and deliver on behalf of the Shoalhaven, especially the business community.I look back and see hundreds of projects/jobs and the benefit that they have brought to so many:• Expansion of HMAS Albatross as a “super base” and creation of a specific defence support precinct at the Albatross Aviation Technology Park• Attraction of public sector employment including the South Coast Correctional Centre; Helicopter Aircrew Training Service; Office of Local Government; Naval Aviation Systems Program Office; NSW Fisheries• Estab of private secondary education – St Johns HS & Nowra Anglican College and an outreach facility for Sydney's Trinity College.• Estab of a campus of Univ of Wollongong, firstly at Berry and now at Mundamia• Improvements to rail & road infrastructure that brings freight in/out of Shoalhaven• Development of a HML capable road crossing across the 600m Illawarra Escarpment• Devt of marine infrastructure to support the maritime industry, delivering services to mariculture and tourism• Stimulating industry sectors that saw the employed labour force of the Shoalhaven double to in excess of 39,400 • Lower the unemployment rate by half to be at a 40 yr low • Growth in the supply of employment lands across the ShoalhavenI enjoyed a level of trust from both the Council and the Executive team to represent and present the Shoalhaven position as best I could for the benefit of not only this area but for the wider region. At times my comments may not have been received well, but the economic benefits were recognised and several of these projects are now eventuating.Soundly based arguments, combined with passion, always seemed to be a winning formula.

The South Eastern Australian Transport Strategy Inc (SEATS) charter is to establish and facilitate investment in transport infrastructure that drives regional economic development. The SEATS Region covers the area between Australia’s two largest capital cities, Melbourne and Sydney. SEATS primary stakeholders are local councils, state road and rail authorities and private companies dependent on transport networks.Secondary stakeholders are State and Federal Governments, economic development agencies and local communities.