Keolis Downer
Keolis Downer is the largest private multi-modal public transport operator in Australia. We operate and integrate all types of mobility services for more than 350 million passenger journeys each year in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide, and regional South Australia and Western Australia. Our operations combine world-leading expertise and deep local knowledge. We bring together the experience of an international public transport company, Keolis and one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading engineering and infrastructure management firms, Downer.
We are the proud operator of Melbourne’s Yarra Trams, the world’s largest tram network. Since taking over the running of the iconic network in 2009, we have improved safety, delivered record passenger satisfaction, and maintained punctuality during a period of unprecedented growth across Melbourne. Our guiding principle is to ‘think like a passenger’. We focus on delivering safe, reliable, clean, and easy-to-use services and we are committed to contributing positive environmental, social, and economic impacts to the community that we serve.
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SEC Newgate
As Australia’s largest full-service strategic communications firm for complex issues, SEC Newgate understands our clients’ environment, and we help them build a communications and engagement strategy that goes right to the heart of their challenges. Our national team’s experience and networks drive our integrated approach, which delivers expertise in financial, corporate and digital communications, public affairs, community engagement and social and market research.
With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth, and a global network of 43 offices in major centres around the world, we bring a level of trust, experience, collaboration and support that few others can match. For more than 150 clients across Australia, it’s what sets us apart.
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PwC
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In our increasingly complex world, we work with businesses, government and the community to deliver solutions and sustained outcomes. To help Australia continue to thrive and grow.
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)
With over 1000 members across the state, Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is the dedicated peak body and leading advocate for Victoria’s tourism and events industry. VTIC connects and informs members, offers future-focused insights, keeps members abreast of policy change and advocates for the industry to government. VTIC’s focus as an industry association is on advocacy, business support services, training and professional development, events, and networking.
