GAS ENERGY AUSTRALIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Policy & Research Officer
Billy joined GEA in August 2023. He brings several years' experience with the Australian Government Department Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
Broadening his development into the private sector, his decision to join GEA reflects his determination to apply his experience to the dynamic world of gas fuels, where he aims to make a significant impact and contribute to a sustainable energy future.
With a background in government operations spanning multiple policy, parliamentary and analytical roles, Billy brings important insights to aid the industry's ability to drive positive change.
Complementing professional achievements, Billy is dedicated to academic excellence. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of International Relations and Politics at the University of Canberra.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chief Executive Officer
Brett was appointed CEO of Gas Energy Australia in January 2022. He is a Board Member of the Australian Gas Industry Trust and a Director of Gas Industry Education Pty Ltd.
He consulted for various industry bodies over 2020-22; was CEO of the Brewers Association of Australia, a Director of the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code and a Council Member of Alcohol Beverages Australia, including stints as ABAC Chair and on ABA's Executive Committee (2017-20).
Brett served as Senior Press Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Leader of The Nationals and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (2011-16).
Early in his career he amassed extensive experience across a variety of fields, including as a metropolitan journalist in Melbourne before first foray into politics as Media and Political Advisor to a string of federal MPs.
Making the switch to industry strategy, advocacy, government relations and communications, he was General Manager - Public Affairs for the National Farmers' Federation (2006-11), Public Affairs Manager for the Australian Private Hospitals Association (2002-06) and Media and Communications Manager for the National Health and Medical Research Council (2000-02).
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Transporters Committee
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Fuel Quality Standards Committee
- Chairman of the Incident Management Committee
- Chairman of the Standards Management Committee
- Member of Health & Safety Committee
- Manager - Technical Development
Darryl has been with GEA for more than a decade, managing and coordinating the development of technical policies for the Association and its members, covering safety, industry practice, standards, regulation and training.
Job Titles:
- Communications Coordinator
- Office Manager
Tahnee joined GEA in 2018 in the Communications Coorodiantor role, bringing a highly creative, dynamic and professional approach with a forward-thinking mindset and extensive experience in Graphic Design.
In 2022 she also took on the Office Manager role.
Committed to understanding the latest trends to provide the Association with excellence in design services. She is highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Aftereffects and Dreamweaver.
She has worked on a range of projects at GEA, assisting with the LCC27 promotional material, improving social media communications, and designing various documents, such as our Annual Report.
Tahnee holds a Bachelor of Graphic Design and Honours in Arts and Design from the University of Canberra.