Plenary Panel: The evolving energy landscape

As Australia’s energy landscape transforms, industry and governments face the challenge of balancing growing energy demand with reliability, affordability, and climate goals. Natural gas is central to this, with growing recognition of its critical role in domestic supply and global markets. This panel examined strategic choices shaping the sector; how policy can keep pace with market realities and energy needs. Bill Evans – Former Chief Economist, Westpac Banking Corporation Kevin Gallagher – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Santos Cecile Wake – Executive Vice President Integrated Gas Australia and Country Chair, Shell Australia Liz Westcott – Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy Facilitated by Jennifer Hewett – National Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review