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New speaker: Kinetic Group CEO Michael Sewards joins industry lunch
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Wednesday 24th June 2026
12pm-2:30pm
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W Hotel | Melbourne
408 Flinders Lane (enter via Collins Street) |
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With one week to go, Transport Australia is pleased to announce that Michael Sewards, Group CEO of Kinetic, will join Minister Gabrielle Williams MP for a panel discussion at our Melbourne industry lunch.
Victoria has spent the past decade reshaping how people move across the state, from the Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel to level crossing removals, Regional Rail Revival and major upgrades to road, rail and public transport services.
The next phase is just as important.
As Victoria shifts from major infrastructure delivery to a sharper focus on services, access, asset optimisation and network performance, this industry lunch will explore what comes next for government, industry and the travelling public.
Minister Williams, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for Public and Active Transport, and Minister for Women and Girls, will outline the priorities and decisions shaping Victoria’s transport future.
She will then be joined by Michael Sewards for a practical industry discussion on the major shifts ahead, including bus network expansion, growing momentum behind bus investment, new busway planning, tap-and-go technology, fleet decarbonisation and the link between transport access, housing growth and liveability.
The conversation will also consider what better transport means for women, families and diverse communities, and how industry can support the next stage of network improvement.
Join Transport Australia on 24 June for a timely discussion on Victoria’s transport priorities and the partnerships needed to deliver them.
Register now to secure your place. |
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OUR SPEAKER |
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Gabrielle Williams MP: Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for Public and Active Transport and Minister for Women and Girls
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Gabrielle Williams has proudly represented her local community as the Member for Dandenong in the Victorian Parliament since 2014. She currently serves as Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for Public and Active Transport and Minister for Women and Girls.
Gabrielle believes good transport options give people opportunity and makes their daily lives a little bit easier. Since becoming Minister, Gabrielle has overseen the delivery of projects like the Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel, giving Victorians more options in how they get around our state. She is focused on continuing to deliver projects Victorians need, now and for generations to come.
Gabrielle is also committed to making public transport more affordable, taking pressure off household budgets. She is also a passionate advocate for active transport, and seeks to use the government’s Big Build agenda to improve active transport connections.
Gabrielle has always worked hard to progress gender equality and is proud to continue this work as the Minister for Women and Girls. That means better access to health care, making sure women and girls feel safe, and giving them more flexibility in juggling work and parenthood.
First appointed to the Cabinet in 2018, Gabrielle has previously served in a number of portfolios, including Government Services, Consumer Affairs, Ambulance Services, Mental Health, Treaty and First Peoples, Prevention of Family Violence and Youth. Prior to 2018, she served as Parliamentary Secretary across the Health, Carers and Volunteers, and Industry and Employment portfolios.
Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Monash University. She has previously worked as a lawyer and project manager and has served as a director of a not-for-profit disability sport organisation. Her most important job is mum to her 3 year old son, Ruairi. |
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PANELLIST |
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Michael Sewards, Group CEO, Kinetic
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Michael Sewards is Group CEO of Kinetic, the largest bus operator in Australasia and a leading multi-modal mass transit operator globally through its subsidiary Go-Ahead. Across the group, Kinetic’s network includes 12,000 buses, 36,000 people and 200 depots. Michael is also Chair of Go-Ahead, which has leading bus and rail operations across the UK, Europe, Ireland and Singapore. Under his leadership, Kinetic has continued to grow across the globe, diversifying across modes of transport.
Michael is passionate about investing in people and building the next generation of transport leaders. With a global workforce of 36,000, he sees attracting, developing and retaining talent as central to delivering Kinetic’s mission of enhancing the communities it operates in. Kinetic continues to bring international expertise together with local knowledge to deliver safe, reliable and more sustainable journeys – with a strong focus on local jobs, career pathways and innovation. |
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Industry lunch with Hon Joe Szakacs MP
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Join Transport Australia in Adelaide on 30 June, to hear from newly appointed Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Hon Joe Szakacs MP. |
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Other upcoming events
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Join us at one of our upcoming events and network with industry leaders, decision makers, innovators and the future leaders of our industry. |
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