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  • Apr, 2012

    Matthew Linden – Chief Policy Advisor for the Industry Super Network

    Matthew Linden is the Chief Policy Adviser for Industry Super Network (ISN), where his extensive knowledge and experience of economic policy and the Federal Government is invaluable in progressing debate on key superannuation issues.

  • Apr, 2012

    Anna-Maria Arabia – CEO of Science and Technology Australia

    Anna-Maria Arabia is the CEO of Science and Technology Australia, the country’s peak body for the sector which represents more than 68,000 scientists Australia-wide.

  • Apr, 2012

    Paul Bastian – AMWU National Secretary

    Paul Bastian has been the National President of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union since December 2009 and was appointed National Secretary in March 2012. Paul is a Shipwright by trade and holds a Law Degree from the University of Technology, Sydney.

  • Apr, 2012

    Cate Wood – Women in Super National Chair

    Cate is the Women in Super National Chair, a Director of Care Super and a member of the ACT Treasury Investment Advisory Board and the AIST Board. Cate is also Chair of the ACT WIS Mother’s Day Classic organising committee.

  • Apr, 2012

    Nadine Flood – CPSU National Secretary

    Nadine Flood is National Secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, one of the most active and innovative trade unions in Australia. Nadine began as an organiser with the CPSU in 1995, representing members across government agencies and in Telstra.

    Nadine has represented CPSU members in agencies such as DEEWR, ABS and the APSC as well as directing the CPSU’s involvement in the Your Rights at Work campaign.

  • Mar, 2012

    Tony Sheldon – Transport Workers Unions

    Tony is the national leader of the Transport Workers Union of Australia, a position he has held since 2006. He is a graduate of the Harvard University Trade Union program and currently sits on the NSW Labor Council Executive.

  • Mar, 2012

    Jeff Lawrence – ACTU Secretary

    Jeff was elected as Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions in August 2007.

    Under his stewardship, the ACTU was a key negotiator in the drafting of the Fair Work Act, which features a guaranteed safety net of rights and conditions. Jeff has devoted his entire career to advancing the interests of working Australians, particularly the low-paid.

  • Mar, 2012

    Dr Jon Glass – Media Super Chief Investment Officer

    Dr Jon Glass joined Media Super in 2009 as its Chief Investment Officer after working in asset consulting, stock broking and fund management for over 25 years. He brings a hands-on approach to implementing and reviewing the super fund’s investment strategies.

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