Iain Walker - The newDemocracy Foundation

Iain Walker is the Executive Director of The newDemocracy Foundation, a not for profit research institute delivering for government practical trials of innovations in democracy. The Foundation aims to deliver a more representative, less adversarial and clearly deliberative structure which will result in trusted public decisions.

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Peter Hackney - City News

The editor of Sydney’s independent inner city weekly newspaper City News, Peter is an expert on inner city politics and an experienced reporter of local community, government and business issues.

A Queenslander by birth, Peter was drawn to Sydney by the Olympic flame in the year 2000 and has been in love with the city ever since.

“Nowhere else offers the same unique combination of vibrant economy, natural beauty, pumping street life and quirky, independent culture,†he says. Although that doesn’t stop him going for Queensland in the State of Origin!

He is particularly passionate about the multicultural, multi-ethnic nature of Sydney and the way it’s become a true crossroads of the world.

When not reporting on Harbour City happenings, Peter might be found bushwalking in the Blue Mountains, snorkeling at Clovelly, browsing one of Newtown or Glebe’s bookshops, or maybe having a Scotch and Soda in one of Sydney’s cosy small bars.

His favourite book is Sydney by Jan Morris.

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Howard Ryan - H & K Ryan & Associates

Howard Ryan has been protecting and guiding home buyers for over 40 years and is very passionate in protecting consumers throughout this process.

His company, H&K Ryan have carried out thousands of property inspections and is a recognised name within the building inspection industry.

Howard is available as a speaker at conferences for Real Estate, Property and the Construction Industry as well as a certified trainer.

Howard’s Purpose
“To be the creator of accountability for the protection of the Australian home-ownerâ€

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Chrissy Crust - Chrissy Crust Consulting

Chrissy Crust is a small business consultant, coach, facilitator, blogger and mentor.

She is Director of Chrissy Crust Consulting.

And with her other hat on, she’s Program Manager of Social Enterprises Sydney.

Combining over 30 years experience in a wide range of industries with a lifetime passion for sharing knowledge and facilitating change, she works with owners and entrepreneurs with services specifically tailored to small business.

She is also responsible for growing the influence and expertise of Social Entrepreneurs in Western Sydney initially, and advancing the cause of Social Procurement.

Most recently, Chrissy was Program Co ordinator, Business Coach and Micro Loans Manager for Bizness Babes NSW, a Social Enterprise Business Development Program that taught women the steps to small business startup.

Chrissy is passionate about small business and social enterprise and bringing the best of each to the other.

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