2020: a Year in Review
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2020: A year in review Reforming, Reshaping, Revitalising Greater Perth WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO PERTH. Through our thought leadership, fact-based research and solutions-focused approach. HASHTAG PERTH CONTENTS From the Chair & CEO 1 About the Committee 3 2020 Highlights 6 FUTURE OF WORK 2020 Activities at a Glance 7 Our 2020-2021 Major Project – Future of Work 14 Our 2019-2020 Major Project – Hashtag Perth 16 Our Boorloo Kworp two-year Roadmap 17 Building Our Evidence Base 21 Long-term Academic Research — FACTBase 21 Reshaping Working Group Contributions 22 Membership 23 Gold Members 23 FACTBASE Silver Members 23 BULLETINS Bronze Members 24 10-year Members as of 2020 24 5-year Members as of 2020 24 FACTBASE SPECIAL REPORT Front cover - Photo by Colin Winbridge, entrant in the 2019 Passion for Perth Photographic Competition 2020: a year in review This was the catalyst for our 2020- As restrictions eased, we returned to 2021 will be another exciting year 2021 major project – the Future of a future focus in our webinar series for the Committee as we progress FROM Work: Equipping WA and its people New Horizons. full steam ahead with a rich calendar THE CHAIR for the changing world of work, with of in-person and online events. The BHP announced as our core funding Another new online event series Future of Work research will keep us & CEO partner. we have created is FACTBase Talks, busy as we work towards a deadline where Committee members have of delivering the final report by The project aims to build a the opportunity to hear exclusively September 2021, assisted through comprehensive understanding of from our researchers the day before our research partnership with the how technology and automation, FACTBase research is released. University of Western Australia, which The Committee for Perth is WA’s Boorloo Kworp - meaning Perth is combined with relevant global and enters its 11th year. In August we were pleased to hold leading independent think tank. Good – points to the lack of “one big workforce megatrends, are impacting our first in-person event since March. Through our evidence-based and thing” that draws people to Perth jobs, skill requirements and industry Helping to steer the Committee The boardroom lunch kicked off a solutions-focussed approach, we have and lists nine recommendations and needs in Western Australia. through a turbulent year has been our busy schedule for the remainder of a track record of driving structural 30 actions to enhance the region’s passionate Board members whose The outbreak of COVID-19 has 2020, including Food for Thought and cultural change to enrich Greater reputation as a place to live, work, commitment to the organisation had profound effects on industries, Leaders Luncheons and Chairman’s Perth’s reputation as a place to live, study, invest and visit. enables us to deliver a program of businesses and workers. This will also 20 events. work, study, invest and visit. impactful research and stimulating With the aim of exposing Perth as be considered as part of the project events to help reshape, reform and Speaking of our members, our Never has this mission been so Australia’s best-kept secret, Boorloo scope. We look forward to delivering revitalise the region. Reshaping Working Group has important than it is now as we sit at Kworp details a two-year action the final report in late 2021. provided invaluable feedback the crossroads of change in how we plan to propel Perth into the next In closing, we want to acknowledge While 2020 has been a challenging throughout the year. We are so live, interact and work in cities post decade and involved feedback the ongoing contribution of our year for us all on many fronts, it also thankful for their input and insights COVID-19. What does Perth look like from more than 2,500 people across incredible members. 2020 has been brought with it opportunities for us to which have meaningful impacts in 5, 10 or even 15 years? How do we Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, a difficult year for everyone and we reach and engage with our members on our work and submissions to regain and retain vibrancy throughout Auckland, Singapore and London. were grateful to have your ongoing and stakeholders in new ways. Government. Perth and draw in both investors and support through thick and thin. Your visitors alike? Its release and recommendations committment ensures the Committee The pandemic saw in-person events We have gained some new faces have been welcomed by Local, State can continue to make a difference to and interactions cancelled and the this year which adds to the diversity These questions and more were at and Federal Governments and we Perth through our thought leadership, Committee move its member events of our membership base, providing the heart of the Committee’s 2019- look forward to continuing to work fact-based research and solutions- online. We created the series Sudden us with more opportunities to hear 2020 major project Hashtag Perth, with stakeholders to progress the focused approach which each of you Impacts where our members got insights from different industries and which sought to characterise Perth’s recommendations in the report. contributes to in a meaningful way. to hear first-hand from each other businesses. current reputation locally, nationally about how their businesses were and internationally and to identify As we think about the future of the dealing with the challenges around how — and why — this has evolved region, one of the major issues our COVID-19, including setting up their over time. members have raised is – what is the future of work in Greater Perth and teams to work from home. In June 2020, after almost two years WA, and what impact will this have on of interviews, research and data our people? analysis, the Committee proudly delivered the final report. Kate Lamont AM Marion Fulker Chairman Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia 1 Committee for Perth 2020: a year in review 2 ABOUT THE COMMITTEE At the heart of the Committee’s work is our passion to make Perth a great place to live, work, study, invest and visit. We Our Team have a wealth of knowledge and a substantial fact-based foundation that informs our recommendations to improve The Committee for Perth is led by CEO Marion Fulker and is supported by staff, members, academics and contractors. Perth’s future prosperity and liveability. The Committee’s small yet effective team is supported by the work of many members through our Working Groups and Our thought-leading, fact-based research provides the basis for well-informed discussion and policy-making aimed at a network of contractors. Researchers include academics from the University of Western Australia, who contribute to the Reforming, Reshaping and Revitalising Perth, and it fuels the development and advancement of our advocacy agenda. FACTBase joint venture research project. Our Purpose Members of staff and affiliated consultants The Committee for Perth informs and advocates for change that improves the cultural diversity, economic prosperity, • Marion Fulker • Dr Richard Walley OAM • Simone Knox sustainability and world-class amenity of Perth. Chief Executive Officer Aboriginal Consultant PR Consultant • Holly Fulker • Gemma Davis • Neil Hodgson Manager, Member Services Research Consultant Contract Bookkeeper Our Board & Operations The Committee has a board of a company secretary and nine directors, seven of which are elected by the membership • Bianca Parent and offer a wealth of experience from a diverse range of sectors. Executive Support Officer Our Achievements since inception in 2006 Kate Lamont Meath Hammond - Chairman Jon Smeulders Tim Shanahan - Deputy Chairman Maya vanden Driesen Paul Graham Professor Deborah Terry AO Andrew Hill Resigned to relocate in August 2020 Charlotte Cameron - Company Secretary 3 Committee for Perth 2020: a year in review 4 2020 HIGHLIGHTS 5 Committee for Perth 2020: a year in review 6 2020 ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE The Committee had a busy year of activities and released many insightful and impactful pieces of research. We We give special thanks to the members who have hosted events this year, including Herbert Smith also hosted a range of online and in-person events, included in our annual membership fee, which offered the Freehills, Lamont’s, Brookfield Properties and Hawaiian. opportunity for member interaction on a range of topical issues. FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY 7 Committee for Perth 2020: a year in review 8 2020 ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST 9 Committee for Perth 2020: a year in review 10 2020 ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER OCTOBER 11 Committee for Perth 2020: a year in review 12 OUR 2020-2021 MAJOR PROJECT FUTURE OF WORK In August this year, the Committee commenced its 2020- 2021 major project the Future of Work. The project focusses on equipping WA and its people for the changing world of work. The genesis for the project came from discussions with members, many of who were contemplating the future of work given technological uptake, disruption and automation and what this would mean for WA and its people. The outbreak of COVID-19 has had profound effects on industries, businesses and workers. This will also be considered as part of the project scope. The purpose of the Committee for Perth’s Future of Work research project is to build a comprehensive understanding of how technology and automation, combined with relevant global and workforce megatrends are impacting on jobs, skill requirements and industry needs in Perth and the State. DECEMBER This first year of the project has been research-intensive with four FACTBase Bulletins, a community survey, a member survey and a number of member-only discussion forums to explore the data further.