Special Counsel
Richard has several decades of experience in WA’s energy and resources sectors at strategic project and policy development level, in both the private and public sectors. Richard worked for more than 20 years in senior levels of government in both the federal and state jurisdictions and has an extensive network with senior bureaucrats and politicians.
Richard’s roles in the private sector have included WA Director of ERM Power and Managing Director of Mid West Energy. Richard also chairs the WA Independent Power Association and is spokesperson for the DomGas Alliance.
Communications
We need to talk: Three internal communications tips to kickstart 2025
The majority of employees in Australia and New Zealand do...
Government Relations
Maximising a rare advocacy opportunity for WA local governments in 2025
The 2025 political landscape in Western Australia presents a rare...
Consumer
Perth Perception Survey 2024: Gen Z optimistic about city’s future
They’re often painted as disengaged, disillusioned or disinterested – but...
Design & Branding
How to know when it is time to rebrand
Although every organisation is distinct and the motivations for rebranding...
News
WA State Budget snapshot
Moderating economic growth is set to shrink Western Australia's future...
Resources, Energy & Utilities
Buoyant mood at energy conference
Here are some of the key take-outs from AOG energy...
Digital
Metamorphosis – the changing face of Australian communications
There is more on the table than money.
ESG actions a wake-up call on greenwashing
Australian-first court actions on greenwashing make it clear that companies...
Purple news
Cannings Purple becomes Purple as part of a new brand identity
The change simplifies our brand, while still embracing our origins...
Privacy: a very public matter
Proposed changes to the Privacy Act are coming and the...
