Committee for Sydney

The Committee for Sydney [ The Committee for Sydney, http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/index.php] is an independent forum that is involved in shaping public policy to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for greater Sydney. [The Committee for Sydney http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/index.php] The Committee for Sydney provides a voice that solely champions the interests of greater Sydney by engaging in policy discussions that affects its the global competitiveness as a business centre and as a place to live. [The Committee for Sydney, "About Us" http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/aboutus.php]

Multidisciplinary Focus

The Committee for Sydney is non-partisan and is not a single-issue group. [The Committee for Sydney, "About Us" http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/aboutus.php] Since its creation in 1997, the Committee for Sydney has convened numerous policy events, and commissioned research and publications on the issues confronting global Sydney, including: international trading and diplomatic links [The Committee for Sydney's "Golden Egg" presentation on trading links http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=6] climate change [The Committee for Sydney Policy Forum on 'Global Sydney: An Agenda for Continuing Growth'http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=81 ] [Speech to the Committee for Sydney by John Hartigan of One Degree http://www.1degree.com.au/node/391] and sustainability [The Committee for Sydney Forum on Sustaining the City: Sydney 2025http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=2] the arts [The Committee for Sydney Forum on 'Global Cities: The Contribution of the Arts'http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=30] and counter-terrorism [The Committee for Sydney "Global Cities and Counter Terrorism" Forum http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=23] [Speech to the Committee for Sydney "Global Cities and Counter Terrorism Forum by ASIO http://www.asio.gov.au/media/Contents/committee_for_sydney.aspx] .

Aim and Objectives

The Committee for Sydney aims to enhance the economic, social, cultural and environmental conditions that make Sydney a competitive and creative global city and to engage in decision making to ensure that greater Sydney is a prosperous place to work and live. [The Committee for Sydney - Aims and Objectives http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/objectives.php] The Committee seeks to stimulate discussion and action on the issues that matter for Sydney, and to help to plan the future Sydney-siders want for our city. The Committee aims to drive policy to enhance the global competitiveness of Sydney, facilitate the creation of employment opportunities and make Sydney an increasingly important international commercial centre Economy of Sydney. The Committee for Sydney further seeks to ensure a sustainable future and foster Sydney's tradition of diversity and tolerance Demographics of Sydney. The Committee for Sydney also aims to contribute to the festivals which make Sydney Australia's centre for events Sydney Festival, Biennale of Sydney, and to preserve and enhance Sydney's urban character Buildings and architecture of Sydney. [The Committee for Sydney - Aims and Objectives http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/objectives.php]

Non-Partisan Nature

The Committee for Sydney is strictly non-partisan and is not a single-issue group. [The Committee for Sydney - About Us http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/index.php] Unlike all levels of government and many other organisations, the Committee for Sydney provides a voice that singularly promotes the interests of Sydney, [The Committee for Sydney http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/index.php] and is not subject to competing priorities.

Relationship with Government

While the Committee for Sydney is an independent and non-partisan organisation, it has worked very closely with all levels of government for over a decade. This close relationship is reflected in the events and forums undertaken by the Committee for Sydney, and the membership of the leaders of Sydney, including the current Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, Ms Clover Moore. The UN Centre for Human Settlement has acknowledged that the collaboration between the Committee for Sydney, the City of Sydney and the NSW State Government has strengthened the global orientation of the Sydney's planning strategy. [ Cities in a Globalising World: Global Report on Human Settlement 2001 http://books.google.com.au/books?id=Kk8f9E-Hcj0C&pg=PA27&lpg=PA27&dq=%22%2Bcommittee+%2Bfor+%2Bsydney%22&source=web&ots=CZuWGI_rLA&sig=16E6O3LWa97T72MhdULvcm5ngKA&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=8&ct=result#PPA27,M1] This collaboration is exemplified in numerous policy events, including the "expert presentaiton" made by Committee Chairman, Mr Stephen Loosley, at the City of Sydney's "Sustainable Sydney 2030" forum. [City of Sydney "Sustainable Sydney 2030" Forum http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/2030/Whatyoutoldus/Expertpres.Asp ]

The high calibre of the Committee for Sydney is also reflected in the variety of influential guest speakers that have presented at events for the Committee for Sydney. Recent guest speakers have included:
* Junsai Zhang, Chinese Ambassador - 22nd May 2008 [Committee for Sydney event for His Excellency Mr Junsai Zhang, Chinese Ambassador http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=90]
* Sujatha Singh, High Commissioner of India - 11th April 2008 [Committee for Sydney event for Her Excellency Mrs Sujatha Singh, High Commissioner of India http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=87]
* NSW Minister for Planning, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Frank Sartor MP - 23 November 2007 [Committee for Sydney event for Hon. Frank Sartor MP http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=74]
* Eddie Teo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore - 18 September 2007 [Committee for Sydney event for His Excellency Eddie Teo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=48]
* Malcolm Turnbull, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources - 5 July 2007 [Committee for Sydney Policy Forum on 'Climate Change: Where Business Should Lead', Keynote Speaker [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=42] ]
* Alexander Downer, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade - 14 May 2007 [Committee for Sydney event for the Hon. Alexander Downer MP - 'Significant Australia: Australia's Role in the International Community' [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=38] ]
* Joe Hockey, then Minister for Small Business and Tourism - "A Vision for Sydney" 27 July 2001 [Committee for Sydney event, The Hon. Joes Hockey, "A Vision for Sydney" [http://www.treasurer.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=speeches/2001/006.htm&pageID=005&min=jbh&Year=&DocType=1] ]

The Committee for Sydney is also an "Industry Partner" of the Metropolis Congress 2008 [Committee for Sydney Metropolis Congress 2008 http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=93] , to be held in Sydney in October. [ [http://www.metropoliscongress2008.com Metropolis Congress 2008] ]

Membership

Members of The Committee for Sydney are actively involved in Sydney's business and community life, [The Committee for Sydney - About Us http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/aboutus.php ] and are committed to making a contribution to Sydney's growth and future prosperity, and to preserving the natural and built environment. [The Committee for Sydney - About Us http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/aboutus.php ]

Board Members

* Chairman – Stephen Loosley, Babcock & Brown
* Deputy Chair – Lucy Turnbull, Turnbull & Partners
* Public Officer – John Adamson, Dymocks Group of Companies

* Max Moore-Wilton AC, Sydney Airports Corporation
* Tony Stuart, NRMA Motoring & Services Ltd
* Brian Tyson, Gavin Anderson
* Peter Wyton, Maunsell Australia
* Sally Loane, Coca-Cola Amatil
* Alasdair MacLeod, The Daily Telegraph
* Craig Pudig, Macquarie Capital Advisers

Current members

* Craig Saddler, Boeing Australia & South Pacific Region
* Dr Rob Lang, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
* Grant Gilfillan, Sydney Ports Corporation
* Dawn Casey, Powerhouse Museum
* John O'Neill AO, Australian Rugby Union
* John Hudson, Thakral Holdings
* Dr Ian Bruce Carrick Kiernan, Clean Up Australia
* Elizabeth Macgregor, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
* Richard Evans, Sydney Opera House
* Bruce Morgan, PricewaterhouseCoopers
* Chris Marrable, Project Control Group
* Clover Moore, City of Sydney
* Peter Ivany, Ivany Investment Group
* Marlene Poynder, Park Hyatt
* Fergus Linehan, Sydney Festival
* Peter Hunt, Caliburn Partnership
* Mark Ryan, Westfield Group
* George Maltabarow, Energy Australia
* Dr Edmund Capon AM OBE, Art Gallery of NSW
* Alvaro Rey, Intercontinental Sydney
* James Millar, Ernst & Young
* David Gallop, National Rugby League (NRL)
* Dr Wendy Were, Sydney Writers' Festival
* Richard Colless, Sydney Swans
* Peter Coates, Xstrata Australia
* James Kell, Kell & Rigby
* The Hon. Warwick Smith AM, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
* Dr Norman Gillespie, Australian Jockey Club
* Julie Levis, Clayton Utz

Policy Forums and Publications

The Committee for Sydney’s wide-ranging focus is reflected in the policy forums and publications it undertakes. Recent forums and publications include:

* Global Sydney: An Agenda for Continuing Growth, 2008
* Climate Change: Where Business Should Lead, 2007 [Climate Change: Where Business Should Lead, 2007 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=81] ]
* Global Cities: The Contribution of the Arts, 2006 [Global Cities: The Contribution of the Arts, 2006 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=30] ]
* Global Cities: Elements of Success, 2006 [Global Cities: Elements of Success, 2006 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=27] ]
* Global Cities & Counter Terrorism, 2005 [Global Cities & Counter Terrorism, 2005 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=23] ]
* Debt is Not a Four Letter Word, 2004 [Debt is Not a Four Letter Word, 2004 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=1] ]
* Sustaining the City: Sydney 2025, 2004 [Sustaining the City: Sydney 2025, 2004 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=2] ]
* The Golden Thread: Sydney and Regional NSW, 2003 [The Golden Thread: Sydney and Regional NSW, 2003 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=5] ]
* The Golden Egg: Sydney as an Economic ‘Motor Engine’, 2003 [The Golden Egg: Sydney as an Economic ‘Motor Engine’, 2003 [http://www.sydney.org.au/newsite/news.php?act=detail&id=6] ] The Committee for Sydney also produces the “Perspectives” publication.

References

External links

"Cities in a Globalising World: Global Report on Human Settlement 2001" by United Nations Centre for Human Settlements ISBN 1853838055 [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=Kk8f9E-Hcj0C&dq=%22%2Bcommittee+%2Bfor+%2Bsydney%22&source=gbs_summary_s&cad=0 Cities in a Globalising World]