Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion with leaders from across the ACT water industry as they discuss current and emerging water management challenges facing a rapidly growing Canberra Region. Population growth, climate variability and increasing competition for scarce water resources will require innovative and collaborative approaches to ensure sustainable development, regional water security, liveability outcomes for our communities and the protection of healthy and resilient ecosystems.
Speakers
| Panel Facilitator | Nicole Vonarx Manager Infrastructure Planning and Engineering, Icon Water |
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| Suzanne Orr MLA Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Minister for Disability, Carers and Community Services Minister for Seniors and Veterans Born, raised, and educated in Canberra, Suzanne began her career as an urban planner for the Australian Public Service with a passion for environmental protection and minimising the impact urban lifestyles have on the environment. Suzanne was first elected as a Member for Yerrabi in October 2016. Since then, she has worked closely with local groups and community members to ensure that local infrastructure reflects the wants and needs of the community. This includes the introduction of laws that recognise the importance of unpaid carers in our community and providing universal provision of period products. Suzanne holds a diverse combination of portfolios spanning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water; Disability, Carers and Community Services; and Seniors and Veterans. As a Minister, Suzanne continues to work with people with lived experience to shape policies and programs that make our community more inclusive, supporting all of those who need it. |
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Dr Fiona Dyer |
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Ray Hezkial Ray Hezkial joined Icon Water in 2003 and has undertaken multiple roles prior to his appointment as Managing Director in November 2018. In his previous role as General Manager, Infrastructure Services, Mr Hezkial was responsible for managing Icon Water’s capital works program, provision of network operations and all aspects of day-to-day maintenance relating to the ACT’s water and sewer reticulation systems. Mr Hezkial has a Master of Business Administration, Diploma in Project Management, and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). Mr Hezkial is a Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia and of the Australian Institute of Company Director
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Date |
Friday, 31 October 2025 |
| Time |
Arrival from 7:15am for a 7:30am start - 9:30am |
| Venue |
Eureka Room, QT Canberra |
| Address |
1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601 |
| Registration Type | Registration Fee |
| Member | $110 |
| Non-Member | $154 |
| Concession Member (students, retired members, YWP under 25) | $66 |
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