With experienced practitioners in the field, this forum will look at challenges faced when applying the contaminated land and waste regulations (including by reference to particular case studies), as well as to examine some strategic planning for industry and government agencies with particular reference to PFAS, among other contaminants.

This session will be relevant to both general and specialist practitioners.

Meet the speakers

Robbie Johns | National Consulting Manager at Environmental Earth Sciences

Robbie is driven by finding innovative, cost effective and sustainable methods for unlocking the value of contaminated sites for his clients. He is a Certified Environmental and Contaminated Land Practitioner and has been working in the field of contaminated land management for 17 years. He has successfully led the delivery of a variety of multi-disciplinary contaminated land investigation and remediation projects across Australia and internationally. He has experience across a number of markets including urban development, government, transport, energy and resources.

Leona Kruger | Principal Environmental Scientist at Soil and Water Australia

Leona has over 15 years environmental consultancy experience, with 14 years specific to contaminated land experience. Leona is a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) to undertake contaminated land assessments and remediation as defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1994. She has experience and specific training in contamination assessment, remediation and validation of contaminated sites. Leona was an assistant contaminated land auditor for over 6 years and has extensive experience in the review of various complex sites. Leona has had extensive experience with contaminated sites, including PFAS sites and has a very strong legislative understanding of the Queensland contaminated land and waste provisions.

Christian Atkinson | Principal Geologist and Director at Grounded Environmental

Christian has over 25 years of experience specialising in contaminated land auditing, site assessment and remediation and has conducted, directed and reviewed thousands of assessments of contaminated and potentially contaminated land throughout Australia. Christian’s experience covers all facets of contaminated land and environmental assessment and management including those of human health and environmental risk assessment, large and small-scale soil and groundwater remediation, waste management, site management, environmental approvals, and planning matters.

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Parking

Discounted parking is available at the Amora Hotel - $5 (entry after 4pm). Note that the parking is in the Amora, which is nearby the venue, not in the venue itself.