Matthew is a Traditional Owner of Whudjuk/Noongar Boodjah and was raised in Kellerberrin. Matthew is a highly respected member of the Perth community who can perform a beautiful Welcome to Country and/or Smoking Ceremony for your next event. Matthew performs the welcome as a symbol of acknowledgement to the Noongar Bibbulmun people and their significant contribution to the land and has been Welcoming all to Whudjuk Boodjah for the past 20 years.

Peter Standish (FAusIMM) is an experienced and qualified engineer with over 30 years of expertise in managing business challenges at various levels. He brings a scientific mindset to every task, solving problems through data-driven methods whenever possible. His extensive background working across different industries has equipped him with the ability to evaluate situations objectively and anticipate potential issues through analytical thinking and sound judgment. Peter is passionate about applying technological solutions to complex problems. His dedication to making technical information accessible to diverse audiences led to his involvement in creating the Risk Mentor platform and its associated data visualization tools.

Stephen Durkin is CEO of AusIMM, the peak body for professionals working in the resources sector. Founded in 1893 and operating under Royal Charter, AusIMM represents 16,000 members globally. AusIMM delivers a growing range of professional development, including technical conferences and online courses, and plays an influential role in upholding professional standards and shaping some of the mining industry's most important conversations. Stephen has extensive experience leading professional associations, including five years as CEO of Engineers Australia, and prior to that over 20 years experience in executive leadership roles.

Cara is a specialist work health and safety lawyer with 15+ years’ experience helping businesses and leaders manage WHS risk and liability. She has advised on 160+ incidents involving fatalities, serious injuries and psychosocial hazards. Cara represents clients in regulatory investigations, prosecutions and coronial inquiries. Cara helps Boards and leaders translate officer due diligence into practical governance and decision-making. She also delivers practical, interactive training for managers and supervisors on what psychosocial hazard obligations mean for day-to-day leadership and people management. Clients value Cara for making WHS issues clear and manageable — helping leaders make better decisions, strengthen systems and create safer workplaces.

Sally North is the WorkSafe Commissioner for Western Australia, leading the state’s work health and safety regulator with a strong focus on prevention, integrity, and community impact. With a background in chemistry, OSH, occupational hygiene, and business administration, she brings deep knowledge and practical experience from both industry and regulatory roles. Sally is a passionate advocate for evidence-based decision-making and values-driven leadership to create safer, healthier workplaces.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BE Mech Hons) • Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Member of the: • International Society for Fall Protection • Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) • Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia (MESA) Roger’s working life has been heavily involved in the mining industry, nationally and internationally. For the last 30 years Roger has been a Health and Safety consultant and expert witness. Training has been provided to all levels of management, medical staff and the workforce in the following industry sectors: • Construction • Mining • Agricultural • Forestry • Fishing • Manufacturing • Health Training has covered the following subjects: • Values-based OH&S activity • Damaging Energy Concepts • Predictive techniques for serious personal damage • Problem solving methodologies • The size and nature of the OH&S problem • Incident investigation • Ergonomics, human factors and perceptions • Personal Damage arising from manual tasks, falls of people, vehicles, machinery, electricity, chemicals, etc. OH&S auditing of major mining and construction facilities has been a regular aspect of Roger’s work. Several thousand incidents involving fatal and non-fatal permanent damage have been investigated over 30+ years (nationally and internationally).

Peter works in high hazard industries including mining, oil and gas and chemical processing. In the UK he helped introduce safety cases following the Piper Alpha disaster (1988). Major incident investigations include BP Macondo/Deepwater Horizon disaster with the US Chemical Safety Board (2010) and many fires, explosions and fatal accidents. With ICMM he helped develop critical control guidance (2015) and a revised edition (2026). With this experience he helps companies improve their operational performance including safety. Peter sits on the Australian Government’s, Nuclear Safety Committee and the editorial board of the American Chemical Society’s, Chemical Safety Journal.

Kate du Preez started her career in South Africa’s underground coal mines, holding statutory operational roles before transitioning into a career that has included regulatory and executive leadership. She served as Queensland’s Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and has held executive roles with a major mining company, with responsibilities spanning ESG, risk management, corporate affairs, communications, and regulatory reform. This dual perspective, as both a regulator and operational leader, has given Kate rare exposure to safety governance from multiple perspectives and enables her to provide practical recommendations in complex operating environments. Kate is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM) and received AusIMM’s Julius Kruttschnitt Award in recognition of her contribution to the resources industry. As a miner herself, she is a values-driven leader, deeply committed to the resources sector and a strong advocate for mining safety and health.

Andrew Stanbury believes that the wellbeing of people and integrity are not just professional principles, they are the foundation of effective leadership. Throughout his career in work health and safety, emergency management, governance, and business leadership, Andrew has championed approaches that place people at the centre of decision-making. Drawing on experience across both the public and private sectors, he is passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces where individuals can thrive. Andrew currently leads the multi-agency MARS Program at LGIRS and is a recognised contributor to the fields of emergency management, psychosocial management and organisational resilience. His work is driven by a simple belief: when organisations genuinely care for their people, better outcomes follow for everyone.