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Liquor Act Review Submission update

Towards a Bright Future - Youth Justice Think Tank

Lessons from the World’s Most Successful City Brands: Melbourne

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Over the past six years I have been studying cities in earnest in a quest to understand the opportunities and challenges for Perth as it grows to a region of 3.5 million people.

In travels that have covered more than 30 major cities throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Europe there has been much to learn - the good, the bad and the ugly.

On the ground research like this allows me to focus on a particular city itself but also to evaluate which of its component parts have relevance to Perth. For example, we wanted to know what made the EIU’s World’s Most Liveable Cities so great and so, while living in one, I have visited another 7 in the top 10. Similarly, we wanted to understand the effects of local government reform so I met with key people in those cities where major reform has taken place. When the government released the draft transport plan we wanted to know more about the successes, failures, funding arrangements and impacts of light rail and so within weeks I had visited six cities and prepared a detailed presentation on my findings which were presented many times over and informed our advocacy agenda. This ‘real world’ research is an essential component of how we do what we do as an evidenced based and solutions focused organisation.

The planning for a three-week tour takes months and many people assist by connecting us to their networks and offering advice about the program. The excitement builds as the departure date gets closer and I often get on the long haul flight and sleep like an exhausted baby so detailed and extensive is the preparation.

For all the travel, there is nothing like arriving in a city for the very first time. Every one of my senses is heightened as I smell, see, taste, hear and touch a city in those first few days before it becomes familiar. I delight in the architecture, the fashion, the food and the culture during those heady 48 hours as I explore and find my way around. As I meet with city leaders they proudly tell me about the best they have on offer and willingly share their worst as a small contribution to help the Perth region be the best it can be.

I have lived in Perth for more than 25 years now and whilst I continue to discover new places in Perth every once in a while, I have recently yearned to experience it for the first time again as I do with the cities I visit.

Last week that’s just that happened - as things do when you least expect them - during a series of walks between meetings that took me in and around the Cultural Centre. Discovering new delights started in the early morning when the air was still cool and the Centre was busy with people making their way to work. Sounds from the traffic and the train station wafted across to the Fringe World’s Spiegltent and Urban Orchard. I waited at the lights to cross Wellington Street admiring the architecture and its happy marriage between the old and the new.

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Culture is at the heart of the inner city transformation

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Later that day when it was hot I walked the few blocks to Northbridge, window shopping under the awnings along the way, and I found many new eateries and boutiques. I had lunch with an associate in a great cafe that served high quality fresh food with a smile. I then wandered to another establishment to have coffee with a colleague, marvelling as I went at the number of accents I could hear in the street and stopping to help a tourist find their way.

I felt as if I was meeting the new Perth. A funky city that felt more vibrant and alive. At the centre of this transformation is culture. The activities and places in which to experience it are booming. So true is the often said comment: ‘I could be out every night in Perth doing something different.’ What a wonderful time for our fair city, a time of positive change, a period which the Lord Mayor rightly says is its ‘golden era’.

Marion Fulker

The Committee for Perth has urged the Liquor Act Review Commission to ensure that, in reviewing the Liquor Control Act 1988, priority is placed on providing for the diverse needs of responsible alcohol consumers.

This means that, in our view, the Act should continue to enable the establishment of low risk premises, particularly small bars, and should also continue to allow restaurants to serve alcohol to patrons without a meal.

The Committee’s support for these types of licenses is on the basis that small bars and restaurants provide high quality environments for responsible alcohol consumers and encourage more responsible alcohol consumption than ‘high risk’ premises, outlets or licenses.

The burgeoning small bar scene in Perth has also had a significant positive impact on the amenity and vibrancy of Perth as a place to live and visit - benefits that have been widely reported in local and national media.

However the submission also acknowledges that there is a growing problem of excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol related violence in Perth and that action may need to be taken to ensure that the Act is effective in meeting its public health objects, particularly in avoiding excessive proliferation of ‘high risk’ venues with functions and operating hours that are linked with alcohol related crime.

On this basis, the submission calls for the objects of the Act to encourage the responsible promotion, sale, supply and consumption of alcoholin Perth and to balance this with appropriate public health objects.

A full copy of the submission is available on the Committee for Perth website: http://www.committeeforperth.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=53

Committee Urges Liqour Act Review to Support Small Bars

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1. The Brown Fox72 Outram Street, West PerthOne of Perth’s best kept secrets, this bar and bistro boasts a unique picturesque interior from its Romanian front door to the Egyptian chandeliers and pressed tin ceilings. Enjoy a cocktail, glass of sangria, wine from an extensive list or try an exclusive drop from their onsite Lazy Dog Cidery served only at the venue

2. 1907 Cocktail Bar26 Queen Street, PerthA gem hidden away in the alleyway off Queen Street, 1907 is housed in a refurbished 100-year-old building. Oozing luxury and sophistication, its interior combines old world Hollywood glamour with a contemporary twist. The team has created an exceptional international drinks list which includes a special reserve liquor cabinet with some of the world’s rarest and oldest whiskies, cognacs and dark rums.

3. Hula Bula BarUnit 1, 12 Victoria Avenue, PerthStep into Western Australia’s only Tiki bar to be transported into another world reminiscent of the South Pacific. Decked out in bamboo, palm leaves and totems, this little bar offers quirky cocktails served up in monkey head mugs and specializes in rare top shelf rums.

4. Andaluz Bar & Tapas21 Howard Street, PerthVenture down Howard Lane (the one with the outdoor chandelier and provocative street art) to find this tucked away space. Andaluz offers Spanish tapas, an extensive international wine list and classic cocktails in stunning décor and intimate surroundings.

5. Ezra PoundShop 17, 189 William Street, NorthbridgeHidden in a laneway off William Street, Ezra Pound draws inspiration from America’s prohibition era where venues secretly served alcohol. Known for serving Coopers longnecks in paper bags along with classic cocktails, this venue has an air of hip irreverence that makes for a unique bar experience

6. Frisk Espresso103 Francis Street, NorthbridgeHaving established itself as an institution that serves up excellent coffee, Frisk was recently granted a liquor license. Grab a seat on pre-loved furniture and soak up the relaxed atmosphere as you choose from a menu of local coffee, fine wine, boutique beer and cider, premium spirits and smooth cocktails. You can even BYO food from neighbouring restaurants.

7. The Bird181 William Street, NorthbridgeIf you haven’t heard about The Bird… it is indeed one of the newer small bars in Northbridge with a focus on entertainment and music, hosting events six nights a week. Sip on a beverage and listen to a live band inside, or head to the bricked outdoor courtyard for an evening under the stars. Peckish punters are even welcome to bring in a Jus Burger from next door.

8. The Conservatory356 Murray Street, PerthPerth’s original rooftop bar, The Conservatory offers a panoramic view, contemporary bar and stylish barbecue setting complete with a 14-metre retractable roof. There’s an impressive drinks menu on offer, so you can sip on their popular Espresso Martini and enjoy the view from The Terrace upon lush Astroturf.

9. VENN Bar16 Queen Street, PerthA refurbished flour mill from 1906, VENN is a contemporary space focused on design featuring glass, polished concrete floors and industrial lighting. Peruse a thoughtfully-curated wine, beer, cider and spirit list and pair it with refined snacks like chilli-marinated haloumi, antipasto, smoked trout or a cheese plate while you relax on the ground level, gallery or skydeck.

10. Canton Lounge Bar532 Hay Street, PerthSteeped in history, Canton Lounge Bar was originally the site of Perth’s very first Chinese restaurant. A touch of Oriental influence can be seen in the bar’s stunning modern décor today. Canton is boutique bar offering lunch, tapas and share plates, signature and classic cocktails, and entertainment in the form of live music and DJs Friday and Saturday nights.

11. Cheeky SparrowWolf Lane, 1/317 Murray Street, PerthCheeky Sparrow offers good looks and a cafe-style menu by day, light meal by night and a cool, small-bar vibe; leading a double life. Treat yourself to a range of cocktails and European wine along with delicious fare including pizza and Spanish charcuterie boards. All these elements coupled with a unique atmosphere divided by two levels, make for a memorable experience.

12. Amphoras Bar1303 Hay Street, West Perth Contemporary and distinctly European in style, Amphoras is the place to share freshly-prepared tapas and indulge in specialty wine and beer hand-picked from around the globe. With a great view courtesy of a stylish alfresco area, you can do all this while watching the world go by and soaking up Perth’s beautiful weather.

13. Wolfe Lane BarWolf Lane, Perth

Located off King Street, home to Perth’s high end fashion stores, this late night lounge bar is the place to sip on premium beverages and relax in an intimate space. This fashionable warehouse style bar brings a hint of New York and a splash of Melbourne to Perth’s bar scene.A refined selection of seasonal grazing platters is available to accompany your libation. Friday to Sunday nights play host to local DJs and live performances. 

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3Towards a Bright Future

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Following the publication of Towards a Bright Future in September last year, the Committee for Perth continues to work hard to advance the recommendations contained in the report and to propel Perth towards a brighter future.

To this end, each month we are using Insight to feature the actions or initiatives of a variety of stakeholders that we believe will help to bring about the implementation of the report’s recommendations.

In April 2012, the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) hosted a Sector Consultation titled ‘Youth at Risk and Juvenile Justice’. The forum canvassed a wide range of issues affecting young people, including housing, access to services, government ‘silos’, the cultural competence of youth services, diversion programs, early intervention, binge drinking, parenting, service funding, the media coverage of youth issues and health.

One of the key themes of the consultation was youth justice. While participants were concerned about the rate at which young people were coming into contact with the justice system (and the rate at which they were being incarcerated), most were more concerned about what was seen as the critical need to address those underlying factors which have been shown to contribute towards the likelihood of offending behaviour. Such factors included alcohol and/or drug abuse, mental illness, homelessness and family breakdown.

Following the forum, the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA), Youth Legal Service and WACOSS came together to develop plans to provide further opportunities for participants and other interested parties to discuss and workshop the issues raised.

Subsequently, three half-day ‘Youth Justice Think Tank’ workshops were held and were attended by community service providers, state government agencies, local government authorities and community led legal centres.

The workshops began by agreeing on the concept of ‘the best interest of the child’ before jointly assessing what services are currently available or unavailable to meet the needs of young people who come into contact with the justice system. The final workshop built on previous discussions and participants were asked to think critically about the gaps / needs in the current juvenile justice system in WA and to talk about what they felt needed to change.

The ultimate report, Building a more effective youth justice system in WA, has just been released and it contains 26 recommendations that are a direct result of the discussions and analysis arising from the workshops. The recommendations are aimed at both government and community sectors and all relate to improving the effectiveness of the Western Australian approach to addressing youth justice issues.

‘We urgently need a high-level mechanism to foster and encourage collaboration

Time to build a more effective youth justice systemThe Report and Recommendations of the Youth Justice Think Tank 2012

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‘Western Australia consistently has the second worst rate of detention of young people in Australia, and leads the nation in detention of young Indigenous people. These appalling statistics, coupled with the recent riot at the Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention facility,are clear indications that we need to change our thinking. Young people who offend are more likely to change their behaviour when they have a greater stake in our society – such as decent living conditions, improved family relationships and meaningful daily activities,’ said Cheryl Cassidy-Vernon, Director Youth Legal Service.

The full report can be viewed or downloaded at: http://www.wacoss.org.au/StateElection2013/ElectionPriorities/Week3.aspx

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Similarly, Towards a Bright Future clearly identifies a number of weaknesses and challenges relating to the marginalisation of young people as well as an overall perception of crime rates in Perth. The report identifies that ‘Perth is not currently perceived as ‘a place for young people’ (Ipsos, 2012)’ and that ‘Perth is perceived by residents as being unsafe (Ipsos, 2012).’

Consequently, one of the report’s recommendations that aims to bring about a brighter future for Perth states that we need to:

8. Reduce crime and emphasise community health and safety Focus on crime prevention, community health and safety with an emphasis on reducing drug and alcohol related crime and self-harm in the region.

4World’s Most Successful City Brands

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Lessons from Brand Melbourne – Punching Above its Weight

This article is the ninth in a series that is examining the top 10 cities ranked by the City Brands Index, as well as identifying cities that have achieved high rankings within specific categories. The series is investigating the specific strategies and actions taken by their respective governments that have contributed to the generation of a positive city identity or “brand” and the lessons that Perth can learn from these cities and regions.

The column is written by Gemma Davis, a consultant researcher for the Committee for Perth.

Melbourne is a city that has become known for success.

The city ranks eighth in the Anholt-Roper City Brands Index and has attracted an array of other international accolades, not the least of which is the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2012 Liveability Survey, second place (by a slim margin) in the 2012 Ultimate Sports Cities rankings by SportBusiness International, and the crown of Australia’s most innovative city by think tank 2ThinkNow.

For a city with a population of just over 4 million people, which would not be described as an internationally ‘famous’ city (in comparison to cities like London, Paris, New York and even Sydney), Melbourne’s positive international reputation punches above its weight.

The reason for this is not obviously apparent. If brand Paris is romance, Milan is style, New York is energy, Washington is power, Tokyo is modernity, Los Angeles is glamour, Barcelona is culture and Rio de Janeiro is fun… what exactly is Melbourne? And why do people on the other side of the world view the city so positively?

What is clear from the Anholt-Roper survey is that Melbourne is perceived internationally as having a diverse, welcoming and friendly population, as well as a high standard of infrastructure and housing. In fact, of all the cities surveyed, Melbourne is ranked in the top five for both ‘people’ and ‘prerequisites’.

However, it is also evident that Melbourne is not considered to have a very strong international ‘presence’. For example people in the United States ranked Melbourne 29th of 50 cities in terms of its international importance; Japanese people ranked the city 28th; and people in the United Kingdom ranked Melbourne 20th.

This suggests that, internationally, people know little about Melbourne, a fact confirmed by Simon Anholt himself, who said in 2009, ‘Melbourne is the one (city) that people simultaneously admit to knowing least about but liking most. In fact, it would appear that the only thing they know about it is that it’s a city in Australia.’

This lack of detailed knowledge about Melbourne suggests two things: that brand Australia is strong enough internationally to strongly and positively influence perceptions of Australian cities; and that while Melbourne lacks a single defining factor or landmark, a general perception of the city as a welcoming, safe and well resourced place to live overrides the ‘star’ factor of other cities which may be better known but are perceived as being less desirable.

However it is also apparent that Melbourne has not been passive in generating positive perceptions about the city.

Most of us have become very familiar with the actions that have been undertaken in recent decades to transform Melbourne’s city centre and inner areas. Direct action and investment have also been responsible for Melbourne’s prominent position on the international sporting map by attracting and consolidating its role as host city for a vast array of international sporting events, from the Australian Open to the Australian Grand Prix. There is no doubt that coverage of these events would beam a positive image of the city into lounge rooms all over the world.

The City of Melbourne has also taken a proactive role in building the city’s creative economy, with an emphasis on supporting new creative enterprise and attracting major events and creative industry, including the film industry.

These initiatives have not gone un-noticed internationally and have strongly influenced the city’s performance in global city comparisons – something which generates the type of positive press about the city that money cannot buy.

As a result, when people around the world hear, read about, or see Melbourne in the media, the story is usually positive and there is little doubt that this has a significant impact on the way that the city is perceived.

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Brand Melbourne - Lessons for Perth

Our FACTBase joint venture research project with The University of Western Australia benchmarks the liveability of Perth and its global connectedness by examining its economic, social, demographic and political character throughout 2013.

In early March we will release FACT Sheet No. 2 which provides an index of key facts relating to the current performance of Western Australia and its capital city Perth.

The second in our FACT Sheet series draws on data from a range of sources including FACTBase and government sources and is part of a series that will be updated twice yearly.

This FACT Sheet contains usable and accessible data on Western Australia’s:• Economy• Population and Labour Market• Construction Industry• Investment• Commodities• International Trade• Lifestyle• Knowledge and Innovation

FACTSheet No. 2, along with all Bulletins released to date and FACT Sheet No. 1 are available for download at:

http://www.committeeforperth.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36&Itemid=46.

Our popular Perth In Focus event series is launching for 2013 with a feature event focusing on the impact of our 2012 FACTBase special report: Perth as a global minerals and energy resources hub.

See page 10 for all event details.

This is all good news for Perth. Like Melbourne, Perth has the benefit of Australia’s strong brand image and is a city that is highly liveable with good quality infrastructure, housing and services, is comparably safe and is generally considered to be friendly and welcoming.

Yet, where Perth and Melbourne differ is in Melbourne’s determined and sustained effort over recent decades to make the city a better place to live and visit, and the willingness to be a city and state that leads, innovates and invests in its goals and aspirations for the future.

This may simply be due to the fact that Melbourne has had to face up to the problems associated with population growth much sooner than Perth, or it could be due to strong leadership, but it is evident that, as a city and region, Melbourne has had the confidence to chase big dreams and aspirations for the future in a way that Perth previously has not.

But times are changing and today more than ever before, Perth’s community wants the region to adapt, innovate and work together to ensure a bright future – evidenced by the fact that change is happening in Perth, from the centre, out. What Perth now needs is to co-ordinate this change through a clear and bold vision for the region that is driven forward by our state and regional leaders, in government, business and the community.

Because there is no reason that future perceptions of Perth could not rival those of Sydney and Melbourne and give the Perth region a higher profile and competitive edge in the global market.

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Foundation Members

Corporate Members

Executive MembersCorrs Chambers WestgarthCrown PerthDORIC GroupHawaiianHyatt Regency PerthIpsos AustraliaJohn HollandMirvacMonadelphous Group

Norman Disney & YoungPerth Convention and Exhibition CentrePlacer Management GroupPricewaterhouseCoopersQR NationalRPS Santos St Ives Group Pty LtdWilson Group LtdWorleyParsons

Business MembersABN GroupAPP CorporationArgonaut Limited ARUP Pty LtdAshurstAustraland Holdings LtdBristow Helicopters Australia Cedar Woods Properties LimitedCJD Equipment Pty Ltd Clarity CommunicationsClifford ChanceCoventry Group Ltd Cox Howlett & Bailey WoodlandDBPDowner AustraliaFJM PropertyGold Corporation Gresham Advisory PartnersHames Sharley HASSELL Hess Exploration Australia

Holman Fenwick WillanJackson McDonaldMarketforceMermaid MarineNavitas LtdNorth West Shelf VentureOakajee Port and Rail Peet LimitedPerron Group Perth Energy Pty LtdProgrammed GroupRSM Bird Cameron Sinclair Knight MerzSouthern Cross AustereoSt John of God Healthcare Stockland The Brand Agency Thinc ProjectsTPG—Town Planning Urban Design & HeritageUrbis Pty LtdWest Coast Eagles Football Club

Local Government Members

City of FremantleCity of GosnellsCity of Melville

City of PerthCity of South PerthCity of SubiacoShire of Kalamunda

C O N S U L T I N G G R O U P

The work of the Committee for Perth is entirely funded by our members and without their contributions the Committee would simply not exist.

We are grateful for the leadership that every member demonstrates by actively investing in the future of their city.

In addition to our membership, we would also like to acknolwedge and thank our Perth’s Alumni representatives.

Perth’s Alumni members are statesmen and women who are passionate about Perth and who act in both an advisory and advocacy role for the Committee and, in doing so, further enhance our profile, influence and knowledge base.

Members of Perth’s Alumni are:

Sam Walsh, AO, Retiring ChairKen Michael, AC, PatronIan AshbyFred Chaney, AOMalcolm McCusker, AC CVO QCPatricia Kailis, OBE AMKerry Sanderson, AOPaul MurrayRichard Walley, OAMJohn AtkinsJohn PoyntonAlan Robson, AM CitWAThe Rt. Hon. Lisa ScaffidiMarion FulkerTony Howarth, AOJohn Inverarity, CitWA MBEJeanette Hacket, AMAdrian FiniWarwick HemsleyJanet Holmes a’ Court, ACMark BarnabaStuart HicksMichael ChaneyIan FletcherRory ArgyleJudy MonaghanMichael MonaghanFiona Wood, FRACS AMMargaret Seares

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Business Member

Chair - Jason Ricketts - Herbert Smith FreehillsGary Cosgrove - KPMGMichael Schoch - ShellMussaret Nagree - WesfarmersMelanie Brown - AlcoaHeddley Roost - Corrs Chambers WestgarthTrevor Seymour-Jones - Thinc

Chair - Bill Hames - Hames SharleyRichard Kilbane - HawaiianPaul Maginn - UWACharles Johnson - Planning ContextMatthew Selby - Department of PlanningPeter Lee - HASSELLMartin Bowman - RPSKyle Jeavons - FJM PropertyPatrick Walker - RACCarl Lantzke - KPMGShara Karamian - Rio TintoJames Nicholls - Corrs Chambers WestgarthAndrew Williams - Thinc

Chair - Margaret Seares - UWASarah Fordham - AlcoaDawn Bennett - CurtinAlison Gaines - GDARob McKenzie - Jackson McDonaldRobyn Sermon - Rio TintoTed Snell - UWARichard Walley - Aboriginal ProductionsJulian Donaldson - PIAFDavid Stanley - ANZHelen Carroll-Fairhall - WesfarmersSusan Patton - Thinc

Youth Arts Hub Steering Committee

Monique Douglas - Propel Youth ArtsSam Fox - Hydra PoesisBarry StricklandPamela-Jayne Kinder - Kinder ConsultingCarole Winfield - City of Perth

Committee for Perth Working GroupsThe Committee for Perth has identified three key areas of focus - Reshaping, Reforming and Revitalising. For each of these areas we have a working group through which we channel our activities in order to deliver on our vision. The working groups are made up of members and stakeholders who have particular interests or areas of expertise that relate to the focus of each group. We thank all members of our working groups for the time and expertise that they donate to helping us achieve our collective vision.

Reforming Working Group Reshaping Working Group

Revitalising Working Group

This month we are pleased to acknowledge APP Corporation who joined us in Decemberin the Business category.

Purpose: Committee for Perth promotes and enables change that improves the cultural diversity, economic prosperity, sustainability and world-class amenity of Perth.

Vision: Our vision is a city with an integrated strategic plan which ensures that metropolitan Perth:• promotes the high value of its people; • embraces its natural environment;• is vibrant and innovative;• participates on the world stage; and• has a strong sense of place.

Mission: We provide a systematic channel through which Perth’s business and community leaders can make an enduring contribution to our vision.

Committee for Perth Strategic Intent

APP is a leading national professional consulting business in Property and Infrastructure.

APP was founded in 1989 to service the project management needs of the construction sector. Since then, our reputation has grown, and we have taken our project management skills and ability to deliver an outcome into broader areas - Advise, Plan, Design and Deliver - as clients recognise the value of our skills across their organisation.

Today our diverse skill base takes us into all market sectors. We offer a wide range of services spanning Real Estate, Design and Technical Services, Independent Assurance Services and, Consulting and Advisory as well as Program and Project Delivery.

Major current and recent projects in WA include the Redevelopment of Perth Airport for PAPL, Mundaring Water Treatment plant expansion for Water Corporation, Engineering Pavilion, Curtin University, Gap Ridge Industrial Estate, Karratha for Landcorp, Mumbida Wind Farm, Geraldton for Verve Energy and Cockburn Coast Urban Renewal project for LandCorp. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed company Transfield Services Limited.

Regional Manager WA Cliff Winby says, ‘APP believes in enhancing the community in which we work. It’s a longstanding tradition that is integral to our company’s sustainability and so we were keen to get involved with Committee for Perth. Elements that underpin our core values align with those of the Committee for Perth in that we are an inclusive organisation that strives to work towards the big picture and is committed to achieving our goals.’

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In this new column, we aim to highlight projects and policies that are contributing to the changing face of the region. This month we are celebrating the literal changing face of Perth with a photographic montage of how our city is changing.

Capital City Planning Framework Highlight

This month the Capital City Planning Framework was released by the Director General of the Department of Planning, Mr Eric Lumsden.

The Capital City Planning Framework provides a key planning strategy for Central Perth that sets out how it is to respond to its role as State Capital and envisions a renewed sense of landscape character and connectivity. The framework indicates how the objectives can be delivered in this focus area. It also provides overarching principles to guide and complement local government plans, such as the City of Perth publication An Urban Design Framework. The anticipated changes over the next phase of our history will present as many opportunities and be as equally challenging as those that have formed Perth in the past. This framework aims to deliver a robust strategy to meet these opportunities and challenges in a positive way. The framework, into which the Committee had input, can be accessed at:http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/publications/2632.asp

If you believe your organisation is involved in a project or practice that is helping to ensure that Perth’s future is bright, diverse, vibrant or sustainable, please contact marion.fulker@committeeforperth.com.au.

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As the only think tank focused on ensuring the best possible future for our region, much of the Committee for Perth’s work is undertaken in the form of advocacy. Using our research agenda to provide us with fact based, informed positions we promote our vision to members, stakeholders and the wider business and government communities through both formal and informal advocacy channels.

The focus of our advocacy can be divided into three key areas – reshaping, reforming and revitalising – along with activity specifically relating to our major research project, Perth @ 3.5 Million, and throughout February, these areas have seen the following activity:

Reshaping

• We are currently preparing our response to the Draft State Planning Strategy for review by the working group ahead of the 29 March deadline.

• We are monitoring the release of the Draft Aviation Strategy and will arrange a briefing to the Reshaping Working Group by the Department to assist us with preparing a response.

Reforming

• The Reforming Working Group provided feedback on our response to the Liquor Licensing Review which closed for public comment on 25 February. It is anticipated that the Review Committee will present their report to the Department on 30 June.

• We are currently preparing our submission in response to the Metropolitan Local Government Independent Review Panel’s report which will also be reviewed by the working group prior to its finalisation. Comment is due by 5 April.

Revitalising

• Performing Arts Infrastructure - we have commissioned Hames Sharley to undertake an additional piece of research and our independent researcher is currently benchmarking Perth’s cultural infrastructure against other capitals.

Broad Agenda

• Held our first Perth Graduates’ Forum for the year with guest speaker Associate Professor Paul Maginn who provided an insight into Perth’s cultural diversity. We also held our first Executive Women’s Leadership Forum with Lorissa Kelly, Chief of Staff to Minister John Day who spoke about her career to date and her experience being the youngest Chief of Staff in Western Australia.

Perth @ 3.5 Million

• Many of the issues we have raised as challenges to Perth’s growth and development, particularly arising from our Towards a Bright Future report are either being progressed by government or are forming part of the debate in the lead-up to the state election on 9 March.

• Presented Towards a Bright Future to Institute of Public Works Engineers Australia hosted by member organisation, the City of Gosnells and got some great questions about how to keep pace with population growth and infrastructure roll out.

Committee for Perth CEO with Anthony Vuletta current state president

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Australia (right) and Dave Harris former past

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CfP member, City of Gosnells to present on Perth as a region of 3.5 million.

• The RAC held a Transport Forum during a recent ABC Morning Show hosted by Geoff Hutchinson, with guest panellists the Hon Troy Buswell, Minister for Transport; Labour’s transport spokesperson Ken Travers MLC; and Greens MP Lynn MacLaren to hear their parties’ proposals for future public transport infrastructure requirements for Perth. CEO Marion Fulker was invited to participate in the audience question and answer session which generated robust debate surrounding our future public transport needs. The question she posed to the panel was how to engage the community in support of long term construction projects that disrupt local areas.

• Attended a Forum held by the Chamber of the Arts and Culture, whereby representatives from each of the major state political parties, the Liberals, Labour, the Greens and Nationals, presented their vision for the future of arts and culture in WA.

• Attended a celebratory Chinese New Year Dinner to welcome in the Year of the Snake as a guest of BHP Billiton.

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t: (08) 9481 5699 f: (08) 9481 7738 enquiries@committeeforperth.com.auwww.committeeforperth.com.auPO Box 7117, Cloisters SquareCEO - Marion Fulkerm: 0419 048 665e: marion.fulker@committeeforperth.com.au

Manager External Relations & Policy - Holly DeVaney m: 0428 313 227e: holly.devaney@committeeforperth.com.au

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An invitationThe Committee for Perth invites you to another event in our exciting Perth In Focus event series which brings city making into focus with quality, strategic and future focused discussion.

The series presents an opportunity for people and organisations with a vested interest in the future of Perth to remain up to date with the transformative projects, policies, ideas and trends across our city.

The first event for 2013 will focus on our landmark publication Perth as a global minerals and energy resources hub which was produced as a special report from our FACTBase joint venture research partnership with The University of Western Australia.

Professor Matthew Tonts will present the findings of the report then Paul Murray will explore the implications of the findings with a panel of experts including the Rt. Hon. Lord Mayor, representing World Energy Cities Partnership and General Manager Production, Shell Development.

Insights into the true role of the resources sector in PerthWhile Western Australia’s economy is comfortably riding on the back of the mining and resources sector, this report has found that Perth has moved away from the traditional reliance on a ‘dig it up and ship it out’ market and that the city is now a key player in terms of corporate leadership, knowledge generation and finance and services in the mining and energy sectors.

The report finds that, unlike many other mining and energy cities in the world, Perth has a highly diverse resource base, a large number of locally grown businesses, and a vibrant knowledge economy.

The report uses a wealth of data to produce some illuminating statistics that all serve to demonstrate that Perth holds a unique global position through the strength of its resources industry, its export status, its ranking as the highest preferred location for company headquarters and its excellent standard of education.

Join us to receive a full briefing on the findings and how being a recognised minerals and energy resources hub will impact our global positioning.

Date: Tuesday 19 March

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency PerthTime: 12.00 -12.30 Registration & networking 12.30 - 2.00 Lunch & PresentationTicket price (inc GST):

Ticket price includes two course lunch with wine.

Registrations (until 12 March): www.trybooking.com/CFNP

Enquiries: 08 9481 5699 enquiries@committeeforperth.com.au

Table of 10 $1500Per person $160

with

The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor

Lisa Scaffidi

Professor Matthew Tonts, Convenor FACTBase research project, UWA

Michael Schoch General Manager - Production Shell

Paul MurrayMC

Perth as a global minerals and energy

resources hub