2026 TA Industry Lunch | Minister Gabrielle Williams MP | MEL

The transport infrastructure and services revolution of the last decade in Victoria has slashed travel times for commuters, improved connectivity and made the road and rail networks safer.

The Metro Tunnel Project, West Gate Tunnel Project, 91 level crossing removals (with more to come) and Regional Rail Revival passenger rail upgrades are all complete  and transforming the way people move around the state.

With ongoing programs of work on projects such as North East Link, Melbourne Airport Rail, Sunshine Superhub and the continued rollout of thousands of additional public transport services across all modes, Victoria is investing in projects that boost the state’s productivity and liveability; whilst refining the way we deliver these projects.

On 24 June, Gabrielle Williams MP, Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport and Minister for Women and Girls, will join Transport Australia to discuss the priorities, opportunities and decisions shaping Victoria’s transport future.

Shortly after the Minister’s keynote, she will be joined on stage by Kinetic Group CEO Michael Sewards and Raelee Meyers, Managing Director – Infrastructure and Property, Scyne Advisory for an industry panel discussion about where the network goes from here.

OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Gabrielle Williams MP: Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for Public and Active Transport and Minister for Women and Girls

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.

Michael Sewards, Kinetic Group CEO

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.

Raelee Meyers, Managing Director – Infrastructure and Property, Scyne Advisory

Raelee Meyers is a Managing Director at Scyne Advisory, with more than 25 years’ experience in transport. She provides commercial and financial advice through the business case, supporting structuring, development and procurement of integrated transport projects.  She also led the team developing Transport Australia’s report released earlier this year on Valuing Australia’s Transport Network.

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