Committee for the Hunter

The Hunter holds the grim title of having five out of the top ten LGAs with the highest housing needs in regional NSW. Hunter organisations across a range of sectors and communities are aligned that housing is an urgent priority requiring leadership from the next NSW Government.

Committee for the Hunter calls for government intervention to address the Hunter's affordable housing crisis. Full article here hunter.org.au/committee-for-…

Committee for the Hunter Director Brad Webb GAICD has partnered with Hunter Community Alliance co-organisers Nissa Phillips & Seema Sanghi on an oped on why the Hunter can't afford to wait for more housing. Full article here hunter.org.au/housing-crisis…

CEO Alice Thompson joins ABC Newcastle Breakfast show to discuss the federal budget and invites Premier @Dom_Perrottet to visit and see first-hand the impact to the region of the projects promised under the pre-election budget (listen at 1:40:13-1:47:20) abc.net.au/newcastle/prog…

Chief executive Alice Thompson called on the government to retain the balance of the region's $750m Energy Security and Regional Development Plan announced in the election "to expand export capabilities and clean energy industries". newcastleherald.com.au/story/7953330/…

Chair @RAnicich's op-ed in the Newcastle Herald highlights the need to remove the Port Commitment Deed handbrake. "The role of government is to invest in critical enabling infrastructure and then let the private sector do the heavy lifting". newcastleherald.com.au/story/7944751

We are very excited to be bringing you this exclusive webinar with Grattan Institute Director of Energy, Tony Wood. Transforming Australia to flourish in a net-zero world. Book your free tickets now. lnkd.in/gjDRpw6M

We're pleased to announce a new date to hear from KPMG Australia's chief economist, Sarah Hunter. Now on Wednesday 18 May and with new rates, you can buy your tickets here: stickytickets.com.au/vhqpi #C4H #YC4H #hunterregion #ausvotes #auspol #ausecon #budget2022 #budget22

An exciting job opportunity to join the Committee for the Hunter and work with the region's leadership to shape the Hunter's future. #sol=639379dcf69edefa89cb0c0f743d2a52d770f3aa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">seek.com.au/job/56651122?t…

Congrats @lakemac: bipartisan commitment to upgrade Mandalong Rd at Morisset. We joined other regional leaders advocating for transport infrastructure to unlock housing & commercial develpmt stuck in the planning pipeline incl. Mandalong. #hunterregion lakemac.com.au/News-articles/…

Free registration at our new event: stickytickets.com.au/jieav Join the Youth Committee for the Hunter for a presentation of the Youth Voice Hunter results, the survey where local young people have identified the issues that matter to them the most.

Legisla'n sees the Hunter as a new city region in the Greater Cities Commission, passed w/ bipartisan support = commitment to work with stakeholders/communities/govts delivering the best deal for our region/NSW. #GCC #C4H #YC4H #hunterregion #hunterglobal newcastleherald.com.au/story/7689017/…

We invite federal MPs and candidates to consider how the Australian Government can partner with the Hunter to deliver national priorities. We are pleased to share with you Hunter Agenda 2022 | Priorities for the Australian Government. hunter.org.au/wp-content/upl…

Join us over lunch to hear from eminent economist, Sarah Hunter @kpmgaustralia! Tickets: stickytickets.com.au/vhqpi #hunterregion #C4H #YC4H

New legislation = Lower Hunter & Greater Newcastle in new city region under Greater Cities Commission. Let this usher in an era of infrastructure action tied to long-term plans/strategy for #Hunterregion, to create new jobs & prosper in #NetZero economy. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

An emerging global hydrogen hub, #Hunterregion is more than a pitstop between MEL & BNE in the development of an east coast hydrogen superhighway. Transport is identified as a near term priority in the Hunter Hydrogen Roadmap: hunter.org.au/what-we-do/hun… smh.com.au/politics/nsw/p…

Great to see the Australian, Qld and local governments partnering in the $1.8b SEQ City Deal. Our 2022 budget subs ID priorities for the Hunter and argue for investments to be integrated in diversifying the Hunter economy, w/ tri-level intergovt agreement hunter.org.au/what-we-do/pub…

NEW EVENT! Hear from experts in energy, defence & health on their views of these three dominant and growing industries in the Hunter and what it means for the future of work in our region. Free rego with light lunch: stickytickets.com.au/zf7j6 #C4H #YC4H #futureofwork #futureproof

Newcastle has been shortlisted as a potential base for Australia’s next-generation nuclear-powered submarine fleet. There is no doubt that the #hunterregion has the capabilities to support the construction and operation of a new East coast submarine base. defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antis…

Our CEO is featured in @FifthEstateAU talking about the Committee's plan to triple the number of jobs currently occupied in coal industries in a diverse range of sectors over the next decade #hunterregion #hunterglobal #C4H See our plan for the Hunter: hunter.org.au/what-we-do/pub…