Port of Newcastle Community
Liaison Group
Port of Newcastle is more than a Port – we’re part of the community and believe that strong local ties, genuine understanding of what matters locally and transparency about our ambitions and agendas are critical to us operating a strong and successful city-Port.
Originally established in 2014, the purpose of the 20-member Community Liaison Group (CLG) is two-fold and circular:
- Communication: To act as a vital voice for communities and stakeholders that border our Port.
- Information sharing: To share with communities the details of Port projects, decisions, and initiatives, and bring comments back to the group.
Our reconstituted CLG was formed following an application and assessment process in early 2023, with members best placed to represent the interests of a broad remit of Port users, tenants, stakeholders, and neighbours selected to fill the positions.
Meet Your CLG Members
We are proud to introduce our Community, Industry and Business Community Liaison Group representatives. Port of Newcastle encourages community members to contact the most appropriate CLG representative for their locality as listed below.
CLG Chair
| Emily Graham Senior Manager Corporate Affairs Community@portofnewcastle.com.au |
Community CLG Representatives
| Chris McNaughton Newcastle Lions Club chris.mcnaughton@palmerbruyn.com.au |
| Dr Richard Finlay Jones Clean Energy Association for Newcastle & Surrounds rfj@ecoenviro.com.au |
| Graham Hardes Carrington Community Council graham.hardes@live.com.au |
| Henk Zeeman Honeysuckle Residents hczeeman@bigpond.com |
| Leigh Emerson Newcastle Rowing Club leigh.d.emerson@gmail.com |
| Lloyd Davies Stockton Community Group lloyd8849@gmail.com |
| Lynn Kilby GLOW (Great Lifestyle of Wickham) info@glow.org.au |
| Rhonda Scruton Beach Lifesaving Community rhondascruton@gmail.com |
| Tony Sansom OAM Mayfield Business Improvement Association tony.sansom3@bigpond.com |
Company CLG Representatives
| Antony Shaw Svitzer |
| Christine Field Hunterlink |
| Angie Francisco Transport for NSW |
| Simone Jordan Awabakal LALC |
| Karen Marples Port Waratah Coal Services |
| Nick Moretti Koppers |
| Peter Ernst Port Authority of NSW |
| Vikas Bangia Port Authority of NSW |
| Sheena Martin Business Hunter |
| Ryan Duckmanton Stolthaven |
You can also keep up to date with all that’s happening at Port of Newcastle
via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin.
2025 Meeting Schedule
| Meeting 1: Tuesday 25 February 3pm to 5.15pm |
| Meeting 2: Tuesday 27 May 3pm to 5.15pm |
| Meeting 3: Tuesday 26 August 3pm to 5.15pm |
| Meeting 4: Tuesday 25 November 3pm – 5.15pm |
Important Documents
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Port of Newcastle’s Corporate Affairs team
Phone: +61 2 4908 8200
Email: community@pon.com.au
Address: Port of Newcastle, Level 4, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300
Attention: Senior Manager Corporate Affairs
