Port of Newcastle Community
Liaison Group

Port of Newcastle is more than a Port – we’re part of the community and believe that strong local ties, genuine understanding of what matters locally and transparency about our ambitions and agendas are critical to us operating a strong and successful city-Port.

Originally established in 2014, the purpose of the 20-member Community Liaison Group (CLG) is two-fold and circular:

  1. Communication: To act as a vital voice for communities and stakeholders that border our Port.
  2. Information sharing: To share with communities the details of Port projects, decisions, and initiatives, and bring comments back to the group.

Our reconstituted CLG was formed following an application and assessment process in early 2023, with members best placed to represent the interests of a broad remit of Port users, tenants, stakeholders, and neighbours selected to fill the positions.

Meet Your CLG Members

We are proud to introduce our Community, Industry and Business Community Liaison Group representatives. Port of Newcastle encourages community members to contact the most appropriate CLG representative for their locality as listed below.

CLG Chair
Emily Graham
Senior Manager Corporate Affairs
[email protected]
Community CLG Representatives
Chris McNaughton
Newcastle Lions Club
[email protected] 
Dr Richard Finlay Jones
Clean Energy Association for Newcastle & Surrounds
[email protected]
Graham Hardes
Carrington Community Council
[email protected]
Henk Zeeman
Honeysuckle Residents
[email protected]
Leigh Emerson
Newcastle Rowing Club
[email protected]
Lloyd Davies
Stockton Community Group
[email protected]
Lynn Kilby
GLOW (Great Lifestyle of Wickham)
[email protected]
Rhonda Scruton
Beach Lifesaving Community
[email protected]
Tony Sansom OAM 
Mayfield Business Improvement Association
[email protected]
Company CLG Representatives
Antony Shaw
Svitzer
Christine Field
Hunterlink
Angie Francisco
Transport for NSW
Simone Jordan
Awabakal LALC
Karen Marples
Port Waratah Coal Services
Shane Beasley
Koppers
Amy De Lore
Business Hunter
Ryan Duckmanton
Stolthaven
Jade Mann
Grain Corp

You can also keep up to date with all that’s happening at Port of Newcastle
via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin.

2026 Meeting Schedule
Meeting 1: Tuesday 24 February 3pm to 5.15pm
Meeting 2: Tuesday 24 May 3pm to 5.15pm
Meeting 3: Tuesday 25 August 3pm to 5.15pm
Meeting 4: Tuesday 24 November 3pm – 5.15pm
Important Documents
CLG Terms of Reference
CLG Code of Conduct
Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Port of Newcastle’s Corporate Affairs team

Phone: +61 2 4908 8200

Email: [email protected]

Address: Port of Newcastle, Level 4, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300
Attention: Senior Manager Corporate Affairs

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