About the Committee

The Committee for Perth is focused on making a positive difference to Perth’s future.

We provide a unified, apolitical and informed voice for our members. They come from a diverse range of sectors, but they are all passionate about the future of the Perth and Peel region and want to make sure that it’s the best it can be for their business, staff, family and the wider community.

Our Vision

Our vision is for a region with an integrated strategic plan which ensures that Perth is a city to live, work, visit, study and invest.

Our Mission

We provide a systematic channel through which Perth’s business and community leaders can make an enduring contribution to our vision.

Our Purpose

The Committee for Perth informs and advocates for change that improves the cultural diversity, economic prosperity, sustainability and world class amenity of Perth.

Our Board
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Meath Hammond

Meath Hammond

Director - 2018 to date

BIO

Meath joined BHP in 2011 and is currently Head of Corporate Affairs, Western Australia, managing reputation risk for BHP’s Australian Iron Ore, Petroleum and Nickel West assets. Meath’s team – including Government Relations, Communities, Communications and Indigenous Affairs – provides subject matter expertise to BHP across a range of business critical activities including social value, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, stakeholder engagement (including Government and communities), crisis and issues management and strategic internal and external communication. Prior to the appointment in July 2016, Meath was based in Houston Texas Billiton where he held a number of positions including Head of Corporate Affairs for North American Shale and Minerals. Before joining BHP, Meath spent more than 10 years at Woodside Petroleum (headquartered in Perth) in Commercial and Corporate Affairs leadership roles, where he gained extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He provided strategic advice on matters ranging from Indigenous employment and procurement, heritage and culture, to stakeholder engagement and Government approvals. Meath has significant operational experience in Western Australia’s resources sector and working closely with communities and Governments (Federal, State and local) on industry challenges and opportunities. Before joining the resources sector, Meath worked for the Western Australia Government’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum. Meath is a Board Member of Celebrate WA, Committee for Perth and Port Hedland Industry Council. He was the inaugural Chairman of the Pilbara Australian Technical College and a previous Director on the David Wirrpanda Foundation.

Meath Hammond

Meath Hammond

Director - 2018 to date

Our Team
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Committee for Cities and Regional Network
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The Committee for Perth is part of a wider network of like-minded organisations - the Committees for Cities & Regions.

This influential network brings together independent Committees that each operate within their particular city or regional area to enhance their economic, social, cultural and environmental development.

The network aims to build on the rising strength of Australia and New Zealand's cities and regions and work together to advance issues of national significance around population growth, economic development and social cohesion.

To read more about the Committee for Cities and Regional network and each Committee for please click here. If you would also like information on how to join the network please click here.

How We Work

The Committee for Perth’s success is due to the quality and impact of our work.

  • We seek to inform policy development in government.
  • Our guiding principles ensure we operate without vested interests or individual commercial gain.
  • Our views are underpinned by our substantial body of fact-based and credible research.
  • We adopt a solutions-focused approach.
  • We apply a unique advocacy model.
  • We work collaboratively and have an ever-growing reputation as a credible source of information for government and the media.

Our Guiding Principles

The Committee for Perth is governed by a clearly defined set of guiding principles.

  • Our members drive the agenda and momentum for our initiatives.
  • We are apolitical and receptive to alternative opinions and proposals.
  • We add innovative thinking and thought-provoking debate about the opportunities for Perth.
  • We develop and nurture partnerships between business, local and state governments, non-government organisations and the community.
  • As the gateway to Western Australia, our focus is on the greater Perth metropolitan region.
  • We are committed to supporting short and long-term, sustainable, beneficial and high impact change for Greater Perth.
  • Our Board and Executive are recognised as motivated and respected stakeholders.
  • We don’t act as a driver of the pecuniary interest of individual members.
  • We are advisors, catalysts and supporters of strategic development – we are not implementers.

Delivering on the Purpose

The corporate governance and operational model of the Committee for Perth has been developed to create an effective, member driven organisation that acts at all times for the greater good of Perth.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Committee For Perth acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.