Bec Halliday is an Aboriginal leader and nationally recognised authority in First Nations governance, cultural heritage and environmental protection, and the clean energy transition. With more than two decades of executive leadership across government, industry and the First Nations sector, she has led major policy reforms, strategic partnerships and initiatives that strengthen First Nations leadership and embed cultural knowledge across Australia's environment, energy and infrastructure sectors.

As Director of Engagement and Programs at the First Nations Clean Energy Network, she leads national initiatives that strengthen First Nations leadership and ensure communities are active partners and beneficiaries in Australia's clean energy transition. She is also Co-Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Committee under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and founder and CEO of GIRA Group, a First Nations-led strategic advisory firm partnering with government, industry and Traditional Owners to deliver culturally informed governance, agreement-making and environmental solutions.

One PowerMaker is presenting at a conference in Perth today, and two others are co-facilitating hydrogen information sessions for target First Nations communities over the next couple of months, highlighting the personal development and leadership opportunities in attending the Network’s PowerMakers capacity building program.

First Nations communities impacted by six potential new hydrogen projects in Australia have the opportunity to participate in a targeted information sharing workshop to find out what’s happening, the likely impacts, and how First Nations rights and interests may be exercised.

The First Nations Clean Energy Network is looking at the potential risks and opportunities for First Nations from proposed hydrogen projects in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.