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The Debate

The Debate
12.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m., Tuesday 1 July
Ballroom 1, Level 2
Sponsored by Brookfield Multiplex

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"That the Implementation of Sustainability in the Australian Office Workplace is being held back by the Occupiers"

The annual industry-based The Debate was launched at the Sydney 2004 Summit, providing a light-hearted but lively panel discussion over lunch.

With participants drawn from major occupiers and from major owners/ fund managers/ developers, The Debate focuses on a contemporary and deliberately contentious issue, and explores any differences in perceptions and expectations between the two sides. The intent is to help build understanding and communication within the industry.

The views expressed during The Debate are neither those of the individual participants, nor of their organisations. However, during the 15-minute Q & A following The Debate, the participants are welcome to disavow their previous comments and to express their personal/ organisational position!

Delegates will be asked to assess the participants on three criteria, giving each criterion equal weight:

  • Humour
  • Acting in accordance with the rules of debating
  • Quality of argument  

The Facilitator will determine the winning team based on a show of hands by the delegates.

Let The Debate begin!

Organiser & Team Captain Affirmative Team (Owners):

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Preeti Bajaj

Manager Business Solutions, Facilities Management, Brookfield Multiplex

To view Preeti Bajaj's CV please click here

Team Captain Negative Team (Occupiers):

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Samantha Morely

Manager, Workplace Change, NSW Department of Commerce

To view Samantha Morely's CV please click here

Facilitator:

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Romilly Madew

Chief Executive, the Green Building Council of Australia

To view Romilly Madew's CV please click here

Panelists:

Affirmative Team (Owners)

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Tony Cope

Head of Office, The GPT Group

To view Tony Cope's CV please click here

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Michael Drapac

CEO, Drapac

To view Michael Drapac's CV please click here

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Jon McCormick

Managing Director, Brookfield Multiplex Services

To view Jon McCormick's CV please click here

Negative Team (Occupiers)

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Melinda Graham

Partner, Thomson Playford Lawyers

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Kevin Kampschroer

Director of Expert Services, Office of Applied Science, Public Buildings Service, US General Services Administration, Washington

Acting Director, Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings, Public Buildings Service, US General Services Administration
April 2008: GSA announces Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings

To view Kevin Kampschroer's CV please click here

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Adam Treffry

Group Manager, Corporate Real Estate, Australia Post