Ministerial Diary Disclosure Form

Ministerial Code of Conduct, s 5.3

Victorian Government

This form is to be used by ministers for quarterly ministerial diary summaries made in

accordance with s 5.3 of the Ministerial Code of Code (Ministerial Code), which requires

that:

‘Ministers must publish summaries from their diaries on a quarterly basis, detailing

scheduled meetings with stakeholders, external organisations, third-party lobbyists,

Government Affairs Directors, and external individuals.

Summaries should disclose the meeting date, company or organisation with whom

the meeting occurred, meeting attendees, including registered lobbyist details

(where applicable), purpose of the meeting and any other additional information

required by the Premier.’

Ministerial diary summaries must be attached to this form and provided to the Secretary,

Department of Premier and Cabinet within 14 business days of the end of each quarter.

All diary summaries will be published on the Victorian Government website in

accordance with the Ministerial Code.

Instructions for completing this form

Complete the details below. Further information on the publication of ministerial diaries,

including identifying meetings in scope for disclosure, privacy notices to attendees, and

preparation of diary summaries can be found in the Publication of Ministerial Diaries

Guidance and Ministerial Office Process Guide.

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for the purposes of publication of meeting details in accordance with the Ministerial

Code of Conduct. Please ensure that the Privacy Notice (set out in the Ministerial Office

Process Guide) is sent as part of the meeting invitation.

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wish to gain access to or correct their personal information that DPC holds, please

contact: Title: Privacy Officer, DPC, Contact details: dpc.privacy@dpc.vic.gov.au

Declaration

Quarterly disclosure period: 01/04/24 – 30/06/24

Minister name: Ros Spence

Ministerial portfolio(s): Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Declaration:

I declare that the information provided in the attached summary of my Ministerial diary

is true, accurate and complies with my obligations under the Ministerial Code of Conduct

at the date of signature.

Signature of Minister: Date:

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Little Dreamers Australia Respite Camp Visit 3/04/2024 Attendeees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Laura Rood, State Manager Victoria, Little Dreamers Australia

Sarah Missell, Program Lead, Little Dreamers Australia

Melany McInnes, Intake and Engagement Coordinator, Little Dreamers Australia

Romy Lerner, Longest Serving Volunteer, Little Dreamers Australia

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Little Dreamers Australia Respite Camp

Knox Park Athletic Centre Visit 03/04/24 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Jackson Taylor MP, State Member for Bayswater

David Kearsley, President, Knox Little Athletics

Janine Kearsley, Registrar, Knox Little Athletics

Phil Bateman, Secretary of the Board of Management, Knox Little Athletics

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Knox Park Athletic Centre

Alamein Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre Visit 03/04/24 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Matt Fregon MP, State Member for Ashwood

Jill Hitchcock, Manager, Alamein Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Alamein Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre

RSPCA Victoria Visit 3/04/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Matt Fregon MP, State Member for Ashwood

Paul Hamer MP, State Member for Box Hill

Trevor Pisciotta, Executive Director, Regulatory Policy and Programs and Animal Welfare Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Liz Walker, CEO, RSPCA Victoria

Rebecca Cook, Head of Prevention, RSPCA Victoria

Tanya Drakopoulos, Head of Operations, RSPCA Victoria

Michael Stagg, Chief Inspector, RSPCA Victoria

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit RSPCA

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Mirrabooka Reserve Visit 03/04/24 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Paul Hamer MP, State Member for Box Hill

Stu Baird, New Hope Utd Football Club

Peter Alderton, Blackburn South Cricket Club

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Mirrabooka Reserve

Koonung Reserve Visit 03/04/24 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Paul Hamer MP, State Member for Box Hill

Brett Sugden, Committee Member, Blackburn North Cricket Club

Adrian Salanitri, President, Nunawading Football Club

Cr Denise Massoud, Mayor, Whitehorse City Council

Cr Andrew Davenport, Deputy Mayor, Whitehorse City Council

Simon McMillan, CEO, Whitehorse City Council

Lisa Letic, Director Community Services, Whitehorse City Council

Steven White, Director Infrastructure, Whitehorse City Council

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Koonung Reserve

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

National Sport Ministers Meeting 04/04/24 Attendees:

The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Jarran Heywood, Chief of Staff to Minister Dimopoulos

Hon Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care; Minister for Sport, Commonwealth Government

Hon Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Child Protection; Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence; Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing,

South Australia Government

Yvette Berry MLA, Deputy Chief Minister; Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development; Minister for Housing and Suburban Development; Minister for the

Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence; Minister for Sport and Recreation; Minister for Women, Australian Capital Territory Government

Hon Stephen Kamper MP, Minister for Small Business; Minister for Lands and Property; Minister for Multiculturalism; Minister for Sport, New South Wales Government

Hon Kate Worden MLA, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security; Minister for Renewables and Energy; Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and

Sexual Violence; Minister for Essential Services; Minister for Sport, Northern Territory Government

Hon Samantha Rowe MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation; International Education; Heritage, Western Australia

Government

Travis Haslam, First Assistant Secretary, Office for Sport, Commonwealth Government

Dimity Paul, Chief of Staff for Hon Anika Wells MP, Commonwealth Government

Chris Garry, Deputy Chief of Staff for Hon Anika Wells MP, Commonwealth Government

Kieren Perkins OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Sports Commission, Commonwealth Government

Brooke de Landre, Chief of Staff, Australian Sports Commission, Commonwealth Government

Kylie Taylor, Chief Executive, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, South Australia Government

Tim Nicholas, Director, Corporate Strategy and Investment, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, South Australia Government

Mallory Petersen, Ministerial Liaison Officer, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, South Australia Government

Ruth Sibley, Chief of Staff to Hon Katrine Hildyard MP, South Australia

Spiro Karanikos-Mimis, Adviser to Hon Katrine Hildyard MP, South Australia

Rebecca Kelley, Executive Branch Manager, Sport and Recreation, Australian Capital Territory

Jason Clarke, Adviser to Hon Yvette Berry MLA, Australian Capital Territory

Karen Jones, Chief Executive, Office of Sport, New South Wales

Kirin Lindop, Executive Director, Policy and Planning, Office of Sport, New South Wales

Ed McDougall, Chief of Staff to Hon Stephen Kamper MP, New South Wales

Mitchell Hardy, General Manager, Sport, Recreation and Strategic Infrastructure, Northern Territory

Kelsey Branford, Chief of Staff to Hon Kate Worden MLA, Northern Territory

Andrew Sly, Deputy Director-General, Sport and Recreation, Department of Tourism and Sport, Queensland

Tiani van Haren, Executive Director, Partnerships, Strategy and Development, Department of Tourism and Sport, Queensland

Kate Kent, Deputy Secretary, Culture, Arts and Sport, Department of State Growth, Tasmania

Jamie Synnott, Director, Active Tasmania, Tasmania

Peter Betson, Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy, Department of Jobs Skills Industry and Regions, Victoria

Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General, Management and Coordination, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Western Australia

Marcelyn Nicolaou, Executive Director Sport and Recreation - Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Western Australia

Rebecca Neilson, Principal Policy Adviser, the Hon. David Templeman MLA, Western Australia

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Commonwealth, State, and Territory Ministers

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Meeting with Carers Victoria 9/04/2024 Attendeees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Judith Abbott, CEO, Carers Victoria

Callum Ingram, Deputy Chair, Carers Victoria

Helen Johnson, Carer Advisor to the Board, Carers Victoria

Leila Ismail - Director, Inclusive Systems, Services and Carers, Fairer Victoria and Engagement, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Regular meeting with Carers Victoria

Meeting with ISPT (Super Property) and Melbourne Royal 9/04/2024 Attendeees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Brad Jenkins, Chief Executive, Melbourne Royal

Tom Waters, Head of Development, Mixed Use, Retail, Office, Industrial – ISPT (Super Property)

Anna Martiniello, Senior Development Manager, ISPT (Super Property)

Sarah-Jane McCormack, Executive Director, Agriculture Policy and Programs, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Introductory meeting with ISPT (Super Property)

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Shepparton BMX Visit 12/04/2024 Attendeees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Media Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Mayor, Cr Shane Sali, Greater Shepparton City Council

Fiona Le Gassick, CEO, Greater Shepparton City Council

Anthony Nicolaci, Manager Economic Development, Greater Shepparton City Council

Geraldine Christou, Director Sustainable Development, Greater Shepparton City Council

Kelly Halden, Manager Projects, Greater Shepparton City Council

Gary Randhawa Director Infrastructure, Greater Shepparton City Council

Dale Brown, Co-President, Shepparton BMX Club

Ben Fitzimmons, Co-President, Shepparton BMX Club

Karren Kelly, Secretary, Shepparton BMX Club

Levi Brown, Rider, Shepparton BMX Club

Jabe Brown, Rider, Shepparton BMX Club

Zac Brown, Rider, Shepparton BMX Club

Layla Kelly, Rider, Shepparton BMX Club

Masie Kelly, Rider, Shepparton BMX Club

Matilda Kelly, Rider, Shepparton BMX Club

Brett Lancaster, President, Shepparton Cycling Club

Brad Higgins, Vice President, Shepparton Cycling Club

Luca Lancaster, Rider, Shepparton Cycling Club

Jack Edwards, Luca Lancaster, Rider, Shepparton Cycling Club

Isla Shaw, Luca Lancaster, Rider, Shepparton Cycling Club

Leigh Egan, Former BMX World Champion

Kipp Kaufmann, Executive General Manager, AusCycling

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Shepparton BMX

Seymour Alternate Farming Expo Visit 12/04/2024

Attendeees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Joanne Smiles, Event Manager, MMG Events

Larissa Murphy, Events Project Coordinator, MMG Events

Stephen Koch, Owner, Seymour Ag society/Atriem Murray Grey Cattle

Jon Nixon, Director, Brazzen Yarra Valley

Martin Haeusler, Director, Haeusler’s Shepparton

Christian Barnett, Dealer Principal, Goulburn Valley Ag

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Seymour Alternate Farming Expo

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Somerset Heritage Produce Visit 12/04/2024

Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Chloe Fox, Owner of Somerset Heritage Produce

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Somerset Heritage Produce Visit

Meeting with Mark Patterson MP 15/04/2024 Attendeees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Mark Patterson MP, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, New Zealand Government

Karen Adair, Deputy Director-General Agriculture & Investment Services, New Zealand Government

Steve Penno, Director Investment Programmes, New Zealand Government

Dougal Purcell, Executive Director, Agriculture sector Development and Services, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Introductory meeting with New Zealand Minister – Mark Patterson MP

Future Ag Expo 17/04/2024

Attendeees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

David Jochinke, President, National Farmers’ Federation

Emma Germano, President, Victorian Farmers’ Federation

Olympia Yarger, Australian entrepreneur and founder of Goterra

Tim Bostridge, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs Australia

Jens Kremer, Managing Director, DLG International GmbH, German Agricultural Society

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Attend Future Ag Expo

Ballarat Foodbank Visit 18/04/2024 Attendeees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Chris Scott, Strategic Projects Manager, Foodbank Victoria

Leila Ismail, Director, Inclusive Systems, Services and Carers, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Ballarat Foodbank

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Community Sport Roundtable Meeting 23/04/2024 Attendees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Peter Betson, Deputy Secretary, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Philip Saikaly, Executive Director, Community Sport and Recreation, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Keddie Davis, Director, Participation and Sector Development, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Greg Madigan, Head, AFL Victoria

Kathy Parton, CEO, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria

Kipp Kaufmann, Executive General Manager, Sport, Aus Cycling Victoria

David Huxtable, General Manager Member and Community Services Manager, Basketball Victoria

Jonathan Schomburgk, Government Relations & Infrastructure Manager, Cricket Victoria

Chris Pehlivanis, CEO, Football Victoria

Andrew Skillern, CEO, Hockey Victoria

Andrea Pearman, CEO, Netball Victoria

Meghan Mayman, General Manager, Regional Sport Victoria

Jason Hellwig, CEO, Swimming Victoria

Tamatha Harding, Interim CEO, Tennis Victoria

Lisa Hasker, CEO, Vicsport

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Community Sport Roundtable Meeting

Meeting with Wayne Farnham MP 30/04/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Wayne Farnham MP, State Member for Narracan

Registered lobbyist details - N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Wayne Farnham MP - State Member for Narracan

Meeting with Rachel Payne MP and David Ettershank MP - Legalise

Cannabis Victoria

30/04/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Rachel Payne MP, Legalise Cannabis Victoria

David Ettershank MP, Legalise Cannabis Victoria

Parliamentary Adviser to Rachel Payne MP, Legalise Cannabis Victoria

Parliamentary Adviser to David Ettershank MP, Legalise Cannabis Victoria

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Rachel Payne MP and David Ettershank MP - Legalise Cannabis Victoria

Meeting with Carmel Guerra, Centre for Multicultural Youth 2/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Community Sport and Carers and Volunteers

Carmel Guerra, CEO, Centre for Multicultural Youth

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Carmel Guerra, CEO, Centre for Multicultural Youth

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Phone Call with Keir Patterson (Neighbourhood Houses Victoria) 7/05/2024 Attendees:

Keir Patterson, CEO, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Phone call with Keir Patterson, CEO, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Hume Indoor Cricket Centre Site Visit 8/05/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Iwan Walters MP, State Member for Greenvale

Cr. Naim Kurt, Mayor, Hume City Council

Cr. Jack Medcraft, Councillor, Hume City Council

Rachel Hazel, Grants & Projects Officer, Hume City Council

Fiona Shanks, Chief People Officer, Hume City Council

Adam McSwain, Director Infrastructure, Hume City Council

Kyle Pearson, Project Manager, Hume City Council

Irene Giavas, Project Engineer, Hume City Council

Richard Harris, Director, Constructive Group

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Hume Indoor Cricket Centre Site Visit

Craigieburn Sports Stadium Site Visit 8/05/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Cr Naim Kurt, Mayor, Hume City Council

Cr Jack Medcraft, Councillor, Hume City Council

Rachel Hazel, Grants & Projects Officer, Hume City Council

Fiona Shanks, Chief People Officer, Hume City Council

Adam McSwain, Director Infrastructure, Hume City Council

Astrid Hartono, Manager Infrastructure Delivery, Hume City Council

Savva Giannikos, Manager Active Living, Hume City Council

Kyle Pearson, Project Manager, Hume City Council

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Craigieburn Sports Stadium Site Visit

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club Visit 10/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Media Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Iwan Walters MP, State Member for Greenvale

Cr Naim Kurt, Mayor, Hume City Council

Rachel Hazel, Grants & Projects Officer, Hune City Council

Ayad Botres, President, Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club

Dunia Botres, Secretary, Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club

Ugur Dez, Coach, Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club

Zakiya Kurdi, Miniroos Coordinator, Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club

Eman, Club Committee Member, Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club

Students, Roxburgh Rise PrimaryRegistered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

To Announce Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Outcomes and Get Active Kids Vouchers Visit

Nationwide Trees Visit 10/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Glenn Fenton, Managing Director, Nationwide Trees

Lachlan Fenton, Director, Nationwide Trees

Brad Frost, Manager, Nationwide Trees

Chloe Ward, Director, Industry and Community Strategy, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Nationwide Trees Visit

Noojee Heritage Centre Visit 10/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Krystal Barr, Manager Economic Development and Visitor Economy, Baw Baw Shire Council

Cr Michael Leaney, Baw Baw Shire Council

Heather Gillespie, Noojee community member

Sarah Duck , Noojee community member

Chloe Ward, Director, Industry and Community Strategy, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Noojee Heritage Centre Visit

Toolangi Potatoes Visit 10/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Mia Novakovic, Team Leader and certification officer, Toolangi Elite/AuSPICA

Jacqui Farr, Laboratory manager, Toolangi Elite

Dr Nigel Crump, General Manager and Principal Scientist, Australian Seed Potato Industry Certification Authority (AuSPICA)

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Toolangi Potatoes Visit

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House 10/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Cheryl Phillips, Coordinator, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House

Sue Zuber, President, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House

Julie Van Der Eynden, Secretary, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House

Jodie Jackson, Treasurer, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House Visit

Neighbourhood Houses Victoria Phone Call 20/05/2024 Attendees:

Keir Paterson, CEO, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Phone call with Keir Paterson, CEO, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Victorian Men's Shed Association Phone Call 20/05/2024 Attendees:

Trevor Dobbyn, Chair, Victorian Men's Shed Association

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Phone call with Trevor Dobbyn, Chair, Victorian Men's Shed Association

Stead Park Visit 21/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Ella George MP, State Member for Lara

Christine Couzens MP, State Member for Geelong

Libby Coker MP, Federal Member for Corangamite

Cr Trent Sullivan, Mayor, City of Greater Geelong

Cr Liz Pattison, Mayor, Surf Coast Shire

Robyn Seymour, Chief Executive Officer, Surf Coast Shire

James Stirton, Executive Director of City Infrastructure, City of Greater Geelong

Kelly Ivens, Manager Government Relations and Advocacy, City of Greater Geelong

Kristin Davies, Coordinator Social Infrastructure and Open Space Planning, Surf Coast Shire Council

Amie Higgs, Program Manager - Regional Sports Infrastructure, City of Greater Geelong

Andrew Skillern, Chief Executive Officer, Hockey Victoria

Alan Climpson, President, Geelong Hockey Association

Graeme Dent, Vice-President, Geelong Hockey Association

Andrew Crowley, President, Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Stead Park Visit

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

National Volunteer Week Afternoon Tea 21/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Bronwen Clark, Chair, Volunteering Victoria

Geoff Sharp, CEO, Volunteering Victoria

Shaun Middlebrook, CEO, 2023 Premier's Organisation of the Year

Sara Sterling, Sector Growth and Operations Senior Manager, Volunteering Victoria

Leila Ismail, Director, Inclusive Systems, Services and Carers, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Attended National Volunteer Week Afternoon Tea

Second Chance Animal Rescue Visit 22/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Iwan Walters MP, State Member for Greenvale

Marisa Debattista, Founder and CEO, Second Chance Animal Rescue

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Second Chance Animal Rescue Visit

Tour of Sunbeam Foods 23/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Jade Benham MP, State Member for Mildura

Steve Sinclair, General Manager, Sunbeam Foods

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Tour of Sunbeam Foods

Tour of Mildura Fruit Company 23/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Jade Benham MP, State Member for Mildura

Grant Leyden, General Manager, Mildura Fruit Company

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Tour of Mildura Fruit Company

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Mildura Sporting Precinct Stage 2 Official Opening 24/05/24 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Cr Liam Wood, Mayor, Mildura Rural City Council

Martin Hawson, Chief Executive Officer, Mildura Rural City Council

Ellen Giddings, Delivery Officer, Mildura Rural City Council

Greg Madigan, Head, AFL, Victoria

Jessie Doull, Government Partnerships Manager, AFL, Victoria

Beau Tran, Community Football Venue Lead, Australian Football League

Ken Gannon, Australian Football League

David Kennedy, Participation Coordinator, Australian Football League

Cori Wilder, CEO, Volleyball Victoria

Jade Benham MP, State Member for Mildura

Cr Mark Eckel, Deputy Mayor, Mildura Rural City Council

Cr Ian Arney, Councillor, Mildura Rural City Council

Cr Troy Bailey, Councillor, Mildura Rural City Council

Cr Jodi Reynolds, Councillor, Mildura Rural City Council

Cr Jason Modica, Councillor, Mildura Rural City Council

Martin Hawson, CEO, Mildura Rural City Council

Mark Jenkins, General Manager Healthy Communities, Mildura Rural City Council

Peter Alexander, General Manager Strategy & Growth, Mildura Rural City Council

Kate Henschke, General Manager Corporate Performance, Mildura Rural City Council

Daryl Morgan, General Manager Infrastructure & Assets, Mildura Rural City Council

Ash Elawalla, Superintendent, Ontoit

Clinton Wyner, Architect, Co-op

Mike McGrath, Architect, Co-op

Kevin Healy, President, Mildura Squash Club

Lachlan Giles, President, Sunraysia Volleyball Association

Matt Hunt, President, Mildura East Cricket Club

Trevor Heaft, President, Sunraysia Football League

Peter Rhoden, Board Member, Sunraysia Football League

Alex West, President, Mildura Netball Association

Kevin Burke, President, South Mildura Sporting Club

Anthony Gauci, Vice-President, South Mildura Sporting Club

Natasha Smallwood, Manager, Mildura Basketball

Carmel Mackay, Executive Officer, Mallee Sports Assembly

Mick Thomson, President, Sunraysia Cricket Association

Latji Latji, First People of Millewa Mallee

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Mildura Sporting Precinct Stage 2 Official Opening

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Hume Volunteer's Civic Reception 25/05/2024 Attendees:

EO Staffer, Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Cr Naim Kurt, Mayor, Hume City Council

Cr Karen Sherry, Deputy Mayor, Hume City Council

Councillor Joseph Haweil, Hume City Council

Eva Mazzel, Gardens of Wildlife Volunteer with Hume City Council’s Sustainability Engagement Team

Shane Taylor, State Emergency Service Volunteer

Megan Russell, Member of Hume City Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan

Purpose of meeting

Hume Volunteer's Civic Reception

Meeting with Southern Grampians Shire Council 28/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Tony Doyle, CEO, Southern Grampians Shire Council

Cr David Robertson, Mayor, Southern Grampians Shire Council

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Southern Grampians Shire Council

Meeting with Victorian Farmers Federation 29/05/2024 Attendees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Emma Germano, President, Victorian Farmers Federation

Brendan Tatham, CEO, Victorian Farmers Federation

Charles Everist, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Victorian Farmers Federation

Trevor Pisciotta, Executive Director, Regulatory Policy and Programs and Animal Welfare Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Regular Meeting with Victorian Farmers Federation

Meeting with Corangamite Shire Council 30/05/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Kate Makin, Mayor, Corangamite Shire Council

David Rae, Chief Executive Officer, Corangamite Shire Council

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Minister Spence + Corangamite Shire Council

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Visit Westside Desexing 5/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Sarah Connolly MP, State Member for Laverton

Dr Penny Hocking, Founder and Director, Westside Community Desexing Inc.

Samantha McKernan, Committee Member, Westside Community Desexing Inc.

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Westside Desexing

Visit Give a Kitty a Home Rescue 5/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Dylan Wight MP, State Member for Tarneit

Teresa Minniti, President and Founder, Give a Kitty a Home Rescue/Wyndham Community Vet

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Visit Give a Kitty a Home Rescue

Visit The Grange Community Centre 5/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Dylan Wight MP, State Member for Tarneit

Keir Patterson, CEO, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Tamara Watt, Acting CEO, The Grange Community Centre

Sharon Brown, Chair, The Grange Community Centre

Ross Allen, Treasurer, The Grange Community Centre

Daniel Smith, Vice Secretary, The Grange Community Centre

Helen Allen, General Member, The Grange Community Centre

Lisa Brown, Operations Manager, The Grange Community Centre

Sihame Zerouali, Children Services Manager, The Grange Community Centre

Vanessa Fairfield, Community Development Leader, The Grange Community Centre

Cathy Timpano, Kindergarten Teacher, The Grange Community Centre

Leila Ismail, Director, Inclusive Systems, Services and Carers, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Purpose of meeting

Visit The Grange Community Centre

Visit Hansen Reserve 5/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Katie Hall MP, State Member for Footscray

Frazer Gentle, Footscray United Rangers Soccer Club

Andrew Borlase, North Footscray Football Netball Club

Pete Matovic, North Footscray Football Netball Club

David Brown, Yarraville Club Cricket Club

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of Meeting

Hansen Reserve Visit

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Dempster Park Tennis Change Room Official Opening Event 5/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Natalie Suleyman MP, State Member for St Albans

Cr Ranka Rasic, Mayor, Brimbank City Council

Raj Singh, Civic Events Coordinator, Brimbank City Council

Paul Battaglia, Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Brimbank City Council

John Harvey, President, North Sunshine Tennis Club

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Dempster Park Tennis Change Room Official Opening Event

Australian Agritech Association Awards Gala 6/06/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Tim Neale, President, AusAgritech

Rob Hulme, Treasurer, AusAgritech

Jack Sadler, Event Officer, Melbourne Connect

Terry Batey, Director Agriculture Sector Development, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of Meeting

Australian Agritech Association Awards Gala

Victorian Sport Awards 12/06/2024 Attendees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Sam Groth MP, State Member for Nepean

Lisa Hasker, Chief Executive Officer, Vicsport

Ritchie Hinton, Chair, Vicsport

Pete Lazer, Master of Ceremonies, TV Presenter

Peter Betson, Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Philip Saikaly, Acting Executive Director, Community Sport and Recreation, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Speech and Presentations at the Victorian Sport Awards

Ballarat Apiarists Visit 13/06/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Michaela Settle MP, State Member for Eureka

Scott Denno, Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat

Peter McDonald, Commercial Beekeeper

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Ballarat Apiarists Visit

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Ballarat Local Control Centre Visit 13/06/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Michaela Settle MP, State Member for Eureka

Katherine Clift, Executive Director Biosecurity Victoria, Biosecurity and Agricultural Services Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Graeme Cooke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Ballarat Local Control CentreVisit

Ballarat Foodbank Hub Opening 13/06/2024

Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Carers and Volunteers

Martha Haylett MP, State Member for Rippon

Juliana Addison MP, State Member for Wendouree

Michaela Settle MP, State Member for Eureka

Dave McNamara, CEO, Foodbank Victoria

Cr Des Hudson, Mayor, City of Ballarat

Katie Fisher, Chief Commercial Manager, Foodbank Victoria

Spencer Thomas, Chief Operations Officer, Foodbank Victoria

Matt Tilley, Chief Communications Officer, Foodbank Victoria

Justin Scotti, Chief Financial Officer, Foodbank Victoria

Stephen Audsley, Chair, Foodbank Victoria

Amber Collins, Chair of Nominations and Governance Committee, Foodbank Victoria

Juliette Alush, Chair of People and Remuneration Committee, Foodbank Victoria

Tom Kimpton, Chair of Property Steering Committee, Foodbank Victoria

Claire Hooper, Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, Foodbank Victoria

Tass Mousaferiadis, Director, Foodbank Victoria

Catherine Dixon, Director, Foodbank Victoria

Simon Rose, Government Relations Manager, Foodbank Victoria

Leila Ismail, Director, Inclusive Systems Services and Carers, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Ballarat Foodbank Hub Visit Opening

Meeting with Australian Chicken Meat Federation 13/06/2024 Attendees

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Dr Mary Wu, CEO, Australian Chicken Meat Federation

Katherine Clift, Executive Director Biosecurity Victoria, Biosecurity and Agricultural Services Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Introductory meeting with Australian Chicken Meat Federation

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Roxburgh Park Primary School - Kids Active Travel Media Event 13/06/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

Media Adviser to Minister Spence, Community Sport

Iwan Walters MP, State Member for Greenvale

Cr Naim Kurt, Mayor, Hume City Council

Andrew Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Outdoors Victoria

Ben Norden, Coordinator Social Planning, Hume City Council

Kieran Brophy, Projects Lead, Outdoors Victoria

Samanatha Kenely, Principal, Roxburgh Park Primary School

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Get Active Travel to Announce Recipients

Northern Mallee Leaders Program Session 18/06/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Jade Benham MP, State Member for Mildura

Jo Marie, Program Leader, Northern Mallee Leaders

Kelly Wandel, General Manager, Northern Mallee Leaders

Kanaka Devineni, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Sam Dhawan, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Gylianne Foliaki, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Nadiene Lynch, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Gabrielle McDonald, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Courtney Millard, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Kabi Motlali, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Troy Pierce, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Taya Philp, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Nicolette Robson, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Kerryn Rolley, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Kinthujan Selventhiran, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Abi Sobowale, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Anissa Stevens, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Louise Theodore, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Demetrious Zaxos, Participant, Northern Mallee Leaders

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Northern Mallee Leaders Program Session Meeting

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Meeting with Queer Sporting Alliance 18/06/2024 Attendees

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Community Sport

The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Sport

Adviser to Minister Dimopoulos, Minister for Sport

Stella Lesic, President & Founder, Queer Sporting Alliance

Bindy Cohen, Executive Director, Queer Sporting Alliance

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Queer Sporting Alliance

Meeting with Biosecurity Reference Group 25/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Julie Simons, Director Biosecurity Strategy, Preparedness and Coordination, Biosecurity Victoria

Alina Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer, Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria

Andrew Tyler, Partner & Manager, Tyler Farms, Tongala, Member, Dairy Farmers Victoria, Former Chair, Murray Dairy

Callum Fletcher, Biosecurity Manager, Grains Research and Development Corporation

Catherine Ainsworth, Independent Consultant and Non-Exec Director Harness Racing Victoria, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and Racing Analytical Services Ltd

David Reid, Policy and Technical Manager, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria

Georgina Gubbins, Primary producer & Managing Director, Maneroo Farms, Allansford, Member, Sheep and Goat Compensation Committee, Former Chair, Food and Fibre Great

South Coast

Gerald Leach, Chair, Victorian Rabbit Action Network, Grain and Sheep Farmer, Ouyen Chair, VFF Environment, Planning and Climate Committee

Director, Ouyen Livestock Exchange Inc. Board of Management

Holly Cate, Research and Development Manager, Mainstream Aquaculture Group

Jordan Crook, Parks and Nature Campaigner, Victorian National Parks Association

Michael Craig, Chair, Sheep & Goat Biosecurity Compensation Committee, Manager, Carrigeen Pastoral Company, Harrow, Meat & Livestock Australia Board Selection

Committee

Sonia Cooper, First Nations person, Yorta Yorta Nations, Water Policy and Climate Research Officer and Living Murray Facilitator, Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation,

Board member, Yorta Yorta Traditional Owner Land Management Board, Murray Darling Basin Authority, First Nations Leadership Group

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

First meeting with Biosecurity Reference Group

Mobile Command Centres Launch 25/06/2024

Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Graeme Cooke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Les Howard, Director, Animal Health and Welfare, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Mobile Command Centres Launch

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Meeting with Barry Murphy, Stock & Land 25/06/2024 Attendees:

Media Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Barry Murphy, Journalist, Stock & Land

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Introduction meeting with Stock & Land

Meeting with Victorian Farmers Federation 25/06/2024 Attendees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Emma Germano, President - Victorian Farmers Federation

Charles Everist, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy - Victorian Farmers Federation

Trevor Pisciotta, Executive Director, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Regular meeting with Victorian Farmers Federation

Meeting with Seaway 25/06/2024 Attendees:

Adviser to Minister Spence, Minister for Agriculture

Ros Milverton, National Advocacy and Strategic Projects Manager, Seaway

Will Oldfield, Director Export Development Sector Strategy, Agriculture Policy and Programs, Agriculture Victoria

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Meeting with Seaway

PUBLICATION OF MINISTERIAL DIARIES - SECOND QUARTER 2024

Minister:

Hon. Ros Spence MP

Portfolio/s:

Agriculture, Community Sport, Carers and Volunteers

Subject Start Date Description

Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct Opening 28/06/2024 Attendees:

Grant Poulter, Chief of Staff to Minister Spence

The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, State Member for Macedon

Cr Annette Death, Mayor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Rebecca Stockfeld, Acting CEO, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Janet Pearce, Deputy Mayor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Dominic Bonanno, Councillor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Rob Guthrie, Councillor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Geoff Neil, Councillor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Bill West, Councillor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Jennifer Anderson, Councillor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Cr Christine Walker, Councillor, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Shane Walden, Director Assets and Operations, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Adele Drago-Stevens, Director Corporate, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Maria Weiss, Director Community, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Megan Condron, Community funding advocate and former President, Macedon Ranges Basketball Association

Jon Ground, Coordinator Aquatics and Fitness, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Jake Keogh, General Manager of Government Relations, Strategy & Innovation, Basketball Victoria

Allana Sharman, Head of Government Relations, Netball Victoria

Shayne Ward, Head of Venue Network Enhancements Partnerships, AFL

Registered lobbyist details – N/A

Purpose of meeting

Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct Opening