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ContentsInvitation from Energy Networks Australia 1

Organised by the industry, for the industry 2

About Energy Networks Australia 3

EN2018 in review 4

2018highlights 5

2018eventsnapshot 6

2018demographics 7

Eventreach 8

EnergyNetworks2021 9

Mediapartners 10

Exhibitor opportunities 11

WhysupportEnergyNetworks2021? 12

WhatexhibitorsandsponsorssaidaboutEN2018 13

Conferenceandexhibitionoutline 14

Whoshouldexhibit? 15

Previousexhibitors 16

Previoussponsors 17

Opportunities 18

Exhibitionopportunities 19

Exhibitionfloorplan 20

Promotionalopportunities 21

Contact 22

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Invitation�from�Energy�Networks�Australia

On behalf of Energy Networks Australia, I would like to invite you to support Energy Networks Conference + Exhibition to be held in Brisbane from 3 to 5 March 2021.

This pre-eminent event for the energy network sector is run every two years, bringing together the best in our industry to share expertise on how we navigate the energy system’s transformation.

It is a chance for our members, key stakeholders and industry partners to discuss the transformation of our 20th century grid so it can deliver energy and provide services and value the way consumers of the 21st century demand.

The event is designed to connect people from across the industry, providing opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and create new ones. This prospectus outlines the opportunities available for you to align your brand with this prestigious event and be part of this exchange of ideas.

This is the only conference and exhibition on the energy network event calendar run by the industry, for the industry. We look forward to talking to you about how you can be involved and become an integral part of the conversation.

Andrew DillonChief Executive Officer

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Local member host networks

Energy Networks 2021 will provide valuable professional development and networking opportunities for all businesses across the energy network sector. It is an unmissable event for anyone who wants to understand the opportunities and challenges facing our industry.

Organised�by�the�industry,��for�the�industry

Researchpartner

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About�Energy�Networks�Australia

Energy Networks Australia is the national industry body representing Australia’s electricity transmission and distribution and gas distribution networks.

Energy networks are the lower pressure gas pipes and low, medium and high voltage electricity lines that transmit and distribute gas and electricity directly to households, businesses and industry.

With members providing more than 16 million electricity and gas connections to customers across the country, Energy Networks Australia provides governments, policy-makers and the community with a single point of reference for major energy network issues in Australia.

Ownership

Private

Public

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EN2018 in review

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EN2018�highlights

“It’s rare that we as leaders have the opportunity to mingle with colleagues who are all facing the same challenges and opportunities outside the work environment - it’s an excellent event!”

2018 DelegateClick to play video

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2018�event�snapshot

20+sponsors

65+exhibitors

900+ delegates

440+guest passes

173+ international and national speakers

Last year’s key themes:• ASecurePowerSystem

• Customers,Community&Connections

• GasFutures,Innovation&Supply

• IntegratedNetworks:Renewables,Technology&Information

• NewRules,NewsMarkets&NewDirections

Conference was addressed by: • HonJoshFrydenberg,FederalMinisterforEnergy

• HonDonHarwin,NSWMinisterforEnergy

• PaulaConboy,Chair,AustralianEnergyRegulator

• PeterPeacock,Chair,CustomerForumforWaterinScotland

• ClareSavage,DeputyChair,EnergySecurityBoard

95% of respondents�rated�the�conference�program�positively.

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“The value of this event is the breadth of appeal to

such a broad range of participants - this is what

makes it such a popular and well attended event.

Our�world�is�changing�rapidly��and�as�leaders,�we�need�to�have��

time�to�step�back�and�take�stock��in�a�strategic�way�of�‘where��

to�from�here’.”

2018 Supply Chain Partner

2018�demographics

Be in the room with the people who make the decisions. More than one-third of attendees at EN2018 were either:• CEOs

• Directors

• GeneralandGroup

Managers

• DivisionHeads

• Managers

9%Association/Advocate/Research

5%Consultants

332 37% Utility incl.

Members

12%Technology & Service Provider28 3%

Media

5%Government or Regulator

29%Supply Chain Partner

2018 attendees

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Event�reach�@EnergyNetwork18

@EnergyNetworkAU

100+tweets

45+tweets

277mentions

120mentions

2,900visits

1,100visits

66,500impressions

33,600impressions

Impressions for�conference�

related�posts��26,700+

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Energy�Networks�2021��will�engage�in�a�targeted�marketing�and�communications�campaign�in�the�lead�up�to,�during�and�post-event.

Plans for EN2021 include:

Website EDMs Social media channels Twitter, LinkedIn

Trade Magazines

1 Website Regular Updates

19 + High profile advertisments• Energy Source & Distribution• Energy Magazine• Utility Magazine• Circuit• Transmission & Distribution

10+ EDMs

Multi-media presence App notifications

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Canberra ups ante in power struggle ANDREW WHITEENERGY

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberghas defended the government’sinterventions in the electricitymarket as the industry facedwarnings of even more drasticconsequences unless it bringsdown power prices.

Industry leaders, includingTransGrid chief executive PaulItaliano and Ausgrid chief execu-tive Richard Gross, say the grow-ing government and regulatorypressures on the industry arestarting to take their toll oninvestors.

But Mr Frydenberg told theEnergy Networks Australia con-ference in Sydney yesterday hewas “unapologetic” about thegovernment’s focus on pushingprices and would maintain thepressure on the industry.

He outlined a range of meas-ures the government had taken,including “uncharacteristic”threats to intervene in the gas ex-port market, the Snowy 2.0scheme and the abolition of theLimited Merits Review used bynetwork companies to challengeregulatory rulings.

“The government is unambig-uously focused on driving energyprices down and we are unrepent-ant about that,” Mr Frydenbergsaid.

“The energy networks’ con-stituents are their shareholders.For us, our constituents are thepeople.”

The comments followed thefirst round of retail price reduc-tions announced by Origin En-ergy on the back of a 30 per centfall in wholesale electricity pricesover the past 12 months, with ri-vals AGL and EnergyAustraliaunder pressure to follow suit.

But Ed McManus, chief execu-tive of Meridian Energy and Pow-ershop, said more needed to bedone, suggesting prices wouldhave to fall by “high single digits,double-digit percentages” in thenext two to three years or the in-dustry would face even moredrastic consequences.

“The minister is just respond-ing to community demand and ifwe don’t get the pricing right, if wedon’t get power prices down, thebiggest disruption of all is com-ing,” Mr McManus said.

“So if we don’t start operatingtogether and taking some pain to-gether and improve the situation,I don’t think we’ll exist as an in-dustry. And that is the greatestdisruption of all.”

Mr Gross said the industry hadto deliver on those outcomes —affordability, reliability and emis-sions reduction. Ausgrid is thebiggest distribution company in

the national grid. “It is not a for-mal mechanism, it is just a resolveon the part of those in the room todo it,” Mr Gross said.

“We have been split up intogeneration, transmission, distri-bution and retail and we have op-erated that way. And it is justtrying to break that down a bitmore and work together andshare.”

The energy industry has comeunder mounting political andregulatory pressure, with theAustralian Energy Regulator en-forcing 30 per cent cuts to net-work company revenueallowances, abolishing the lim-ited merits review and launchingan investigation into the amountof tax they pay. Australian Com-petition & Consumer Commis-sion chairman Rod Sims has alsocanvassed writedowns to theasset base of network companiesto fix “gold plating” that has keptnetwork charges high.

But Mr Italiano told the ENAconference that the regulatory in-terventions had to be balancedagainst the need for long-termnetwork investment at a time ofupheaval caused by the shift to re-newable and distributed energy.

“It’s the combination of all ofthem. They are seeing adverse orpotentially adverse changes onthe value of the asset base, the rateof return, the right to appeal, the

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08 Jun 2018The Australian, Australia

Author: Andrew White • Section: Business News • Article Type: News ItemAudience : 94,448 • Page: 21 • Printed size: 322.00cm² • Region: NationalMarket: Australia • ASR: AUD 6,507 • words: 712 • Item ID: 966137032

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Media�partners

Media Partner

EN2018 in the media:

Media Affiliate

Media Affiliate

Our exhibition partners have the opportunity to work with EN2020's media partners to maximise editorial and promotional opportunities for your brand in the lead up to, during and after the event.

WATCHDOG DEMAND Electricity distributors forced to reveal tax data

Power giants on notice

Cole LatimerThe Australian Energy Regulator is

using its powers to demand the tax

records of electricity distributors

after they failed to comply with its

investigation into price-gouging.

The AER last month began in-

vestigating claims by theTaxOffice

that there were major discrepan-

cies between the amount electricity

and gas networks were allowed to

charge consumers and the amount

these companies actually paid.Network charges – the cost of the

poles, wires and electricity distri-

bution – have been the largest sin-

gle factor in rising power bills over

the last few years. These costs ac-

count for between 40 per cent and

50 per cent of household bills.The network and gas pipeline

businesses were able to cover their

corporate tax liabilities, which have

typically amounted to about

$600 million annually, by passing

these costs onto consumers.However, the Tax Office said the

real cost of these tax liabilities may

only be about $200 million, which

meant networks may charged con-

sumers three times the real price.

Federal Environment and En-

ergy Minister Josh Frydenberg

said it was “totally unacceptable for

consumers to be charged for cor-

porate tax liabilities that are not

actually incurred”.The federal government asked

the AER to investigate whether

consumers had been gouged.The AER found some distribut-

ors unwilling to collaborate, so

resorted to using its powers to de-

mand data from networks.“The data we examined was

scarce and conflicting,” the AER

said. “There was no publicly avail-

able data that would allow us to

understand in sufficient detail the

actual tax practices of the regu-

lated energy networks.‘‘Given this, the AER has pro-

posed to use its information-

gathering powers to obtain detailed

tax information from the energy

networks. This will allow us to bet-

ter understand whether there is a

genuine discrepancy. If there is, the

tax informationwill then allow us to

assess the magnitude of the dis-

crepancy, its causes, and what

might be an appropriate response.’’

Energy Networks Australia, the

industry association representing

electricity and gas distribution

businesses, said while the ATO has

found that some companies maypay less tax than the benchmark

some actually pay more.It said the structure of many

private businesses made it difficult

to fully comply with the requests.

‘‘Many regulated networks are

part of corporate structures con-

taining multiple companies and

their tax returns relate to the con-

solidated businesses, not just the

regulated networks,’’ Energy Net-

worksAustralia chief executiveAn-

drew Dillon told The Age.The AER is also considering

‘‘whether there are more efficient

approaches to taxation – ap-

proaches that might better reflect

the long-term interest of con-

sumers.”The review will finish this

December, with any energy rule

changes to be implemented before

April 2019.

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29 Jun 2018Age, MelbourneAuthor: Cole Latimer • Section: General News • Article Type: News Item

Audience : 83,229 • Page: 3 • Printed size: 227.00cm² • Region: VIC • Market: Australia

ASR: AUD 12,699 • words: 449 • Item ID: 975582619Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.

WATCHDOG DEMAND Electricity distributors forced to reveal tax data

Power giants on notice

Cole LatimerThe Australian Energy Regulator is

using its powers to demand the tax

records of electricity distributors

after they failed to comply with its

investigation into price-gouging.

The AER last month began in-

vestigating claims by theTaxOffice

that there were major discrepan-

cies between the amount electricity

and gas networks were allowed to

charge consumers and the amount

these companies actually paid.Network charges – the cost of the

poles, wires and electricity distri-

bution – have been the largest sin-

gle factor in rising power bills over

the last few years. These costs ac-

count for between 40 per cent and

50 per cent of household bills.The network and gas pipeline

businesses were able to cover their

corporate tax liabilities, which have

typically amounted to about

$600 million annually, by passing

these costs onto consumers.However, the Tax Office said the

real cost of these tax liabilities may

only be about $200 million, which

meant networks may charged con-

sumers three times the real price.

Federal Environment and En-

ergy Minister Josh Frydenberg

said it was “totally unacceptable for

consumers to be charged for cor-

porate tax liabilities that are not

actually incurred”.The federal government asked

the AER to investigate whether

consumers had been gouged.The AER found some distribut-

ors unwilling to collaborate, so

resorted to using its powers to de-

mand data from networks.“The data we examined was

scarce and conflicting,” the AER

said. “There was no publicly avail-

able data that would allow us to

understand in sufficient detail the

actual tax practices of the regu-

lated energy networks.‘‘Given this, the AER has pro-

posed to use its information-

gathering powers to obtain detailed

tax information from the energy

networks. This will allow us to bet-

ter understand whether there is a

genuine discrepancy. If there is, the

tax informationwill then allow us to

assess the magnitude of the dis-

crepancy, its causes, and what

might be an appropriate response.’’

Energy Networks Australia, the

industry association representing

electricity and gas distribution

businesses, said while the ATO has

found that some companies maypay less tax than the benchmark

some actually pay more.It said the structure of many

private businesses made it difficult

to fully comply with the requests.

‘‘Many regulated networks are

part of corporate structures con-

taining multiple companies and

their tax returns relate to the con-

solidated businesses, not just the

regulated networks,’’ Energy Net-

worksAustralia chief executiveAn-

drew Dillon told The Age.The AER is also considering

‘‘whether there are more efficient

approaches to taxation – ap-

proaches that might better reflect

the long-term interest of con-

sumers.”The review will finish this

December, with any energy rule

changes to be implemented before

April 2019.

Page 1 of 1

29 Jun 2018Age, MelbourneAuthor: Cole Latimer • Section: General News • Article Type: News Item

Audience : 83,229 • Page: 3 • Printed size: 227.00cm² • Region: VIC • Market: Australia

ASR: AUD 12,699 • words: 449 • Item ID: 975582619Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.

WATCHDOG DEMAND Electricity distributors forced to reveal tax data

Power giants on notice

Cole LatimerThe Australian Energy Regulator is

using its powers to demand the tax

records of electricity distributors

after they failed to comply with its

investigation into price-gouging.

The AER last month began in-

vestigating claims by theTaxOffice

that there were major discrepan-

cies between the amount electricity

and gas networks were allowed to

charge consumers and the amount

these companies actually paid.Network charges – the cost of the

poles, wires and electricity distri-

bution – have been the largest sin-

gle factor in rising power bills over

the last few years. These costs ac-

count for between 40 per cent and

50 per cent of household bills.The network and gas pipeline

businesses were able to cover their

corporate tax liabilities, which have

typically amounted to about

$600 million annually, by passing

these costs onto consumers.However, the Tax Office said the

real cost of these tax liabilities may

only be about $200 million, which

meant networks may charged con-

sumers three times the real price.

Federal Environment and En-

ergy Minister Josh Frydenberg

said it was “totally unacceptable for

consumers to be charged for cor-

porate tax liabilities that are not

actually incurred”.The federal government asked

the AER to investigate whether

consumers had been gouged.The AER found some distribut-

ors unwilling to collaborate, so

resorted to using its powers to de-

mand data from networks.“The data we examined was

scarce and conflicting,” the AER

said. “There was no publicly avail-

able data that would allow us to

understand in sufficient detail the

actual tax practices of the regu-

lated energy networks.‘‘Given this, the AER has pro-

posed to use its information-

gathering powers to obtain detailed

tax information from the energy

networks. This will allow us to bet-

ter understand whether there is a

genuine discrepancy. If there is, the

tax informationwill then allow us to

assess the magnitude of the dis-

crepancy, its causes, and what

might be an appropriate response.’’

Energy Networks Australia, the

industry association representing

electricity and gas distribution

businesses, said while the ATO has

found that some companies maypay less tax than the benchmark

some actually pay more.It said the structure of many

private businesses made it difficult

to fully comply with the requests.

‘‘Many regulated networks are

part of corporate structures con-

taining multiple companies and

their tax returns relate to the con-

solidated businesses, not just the

regulated networks,’’ Energy Net-

worksAustralia chief executiveAn-

drew Dillon told The Age.The AER is also considering

‘‘whether there are more efficient

approaches to taxation – ap-

proaches that might better reflect

the long-term interest of con-

sumers.”The review will finish this

December, with any energy rule

changes to be implemented before

April 2019.

Page 1 of 1

29 Jun 2018Age, MelbourneAuthor: Cole Latimer • Section: General News • Article Type: News Item

Audience : 83,229 • Page: 3 • Printed size: 227.00cm² • Region: VIC • Market: Australia

ASR: AUD 12,699 • words: 449 • Item ID: 975582619Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.

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Exhibitor opportunities

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Why�support�Energy�Networks�2021?Empower your brand and ignite your connections at Australia’s leading energy event.

Join us as an exhibitor at EN2021.

EN2020bringstogetherthedecisionmakersinAustralia'selectricityandgasindustrytoconnectandlearn.Theeventattractsseniorexecutivesandindustryleaders.Weplaceagreatemphasisonprovidingourexhibitorswithahighlytargeted,qualityaudience.

As an exhibitor, your company will benefit from:

Exposure to senior executives and industry leaders

Brand alignment with the most prestigious Australian electricity and gas industry event Reinforce brand messaging such as leadership, innovation and excellence

Generate leads from a high-level, targeted and captive audience

Build relationships with potential & existing clients and stakeholders

Discuss business in a more personal manner than via phone

Demonstrate your product or service in person

Promote your commitment to the industry, its rising talent and leaders, and the communities in which you operate

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What�exhibitors�and�sponsors�said�about�EN2018

“This was the most successful conference we have

attended in recent times in terms of marketing and business

development. The quality and quantity of attendees was

excellent and we achieved all our goals from the event. We will be

back again next time.”

EN2018 Exhibitor

93%rated volume and quality of

attendees between good and excellent

83%rated the

achievement of event objectives between good and excellent

89%made new business contacts

75%featured the event in their

marketing plan

80%rated value for

money between good and excellent

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Conference�and�exhibition�outline

Wednesday 3 March 2021

• Exhibitionbumpin

• Optionaldelegatetours

• WelcomeReception

Thursday 4 March 2021

• Exhibition

• Plenaryandconcurrentsessions

• Postersessionandhappyhourdrinks

• GalaDinner

Friday 5 March 2021

• Exhibition

• Plenaryandconcurrentsessions

• Conferenceandexhibitionclose

• Exhibitionbumpout

• Farewelldrinks

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Who�should�exhibit?Technology, service and solution providers for the electricity and gas industry:

•Assetmanagementsystems,technologyandservices

•Consultantsandprofessionalservices•Consumerengagementservicesand

applications•Datamanagement,analyticsandsecurity•Digitaltransformationandintegration•Distributedenergy,renewables

integrationandenergystoragesolutions•Edgeofgridtechnologyandservices•Energymanagementsolutions•GISandmapping•Metering,monitoringandcontrol

systems•Safetyservicesandequipment•Smartgridproductsandservices•Trainingservices

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Previous�exhibitorsABB Acculec Active Tree Services Adapt Australia Amplitude Consultants Ancor Loc Australia ARMS ReliabilityBoston Consulting Group CHK Power QualityCitySmart ComAp RenewablesCyientDB RESULTSDubai Cable Company (Ducab)Dynamic Ratings EA Technology Australia ENZENETEL Transformers ETS Fluence Energy Fugro Australia Land

Fulton Industries Australia GentrackGeomatic Technologies Hylec Energy Solutions I S Systems / iba-OceaniaIntercelIPS-ENERGY Australia Pacific K2FlyLandis + GyrLord GroupMaclean Power SystemsMV Technology SolutionsNexans Nexans Olex NM GroupOrmazabal AustraliaPBAPHOENIX CONTACTPSC Redback Technologies RedEye

Reinhausen AustraliaReposit PowerS&C Electric CompanySASSchneider Electric Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (sel)SiemensSiemens APP Help Desk Stemar Electrical Products Taihan Electric Wire CoTamco Electrical Industries (Aust)TE Connectivity AustraliaThe Energy Network (TEN Group)Southwire TWS Energy Controls TYREE TRANSFORMERSVector Energy Solutions Australia WAGO Australia & New ZealandWilson Transformer CompanyWago Australia & New Zealand

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Previous�sponsors

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Opportunities

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Exhibitor�opportunitiesA range of exhibition packages are available at varying levels of investment that can be tailored to suit your company’s marketing and business objectives.

Promote your brand to�the��

nation’s�electricity and gas industry…

What does the exhibition look like?

•Exhibitareasrepresentingthetopcompaniesfromtheenergynetworksindustry

•Industrydisplayopportunitiessuchasahydrogenarea

•Meetingzonetoarrangeyourbusinessmeetings

•Welcomedrinkstomeetandnetwork

•Refreshmentareasandespressobars•Happyhournetworkingdrinks•Posterdisplayzone•Eventappandchargebarstations•Twitterwall•Centralloungearea•Mediaandindustrypublicationzones

Booth size Early bird to 15 Dec 2020 Standard from 16 Dec 2020

3mx3m(9m2) $7,950 $8,950

6mx3m(18m2) $9,950 $10,950

6mx6m(36m2) $15,900 $16,900

12mx6m(72m2) $25,500 $25,500

Gotowww.en2021.com.auforallinclusionsanddetails.

InvestmentratesareinAustraliandollarsandGSTinclusive.

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Promotional�opportunities�Promotional opportunities offer companies brand exposure at a lower level of investment. Choose from one or all of the below benefits:

FULL PAGE

HALF PAGE

Full Page $2,750 Advertisement in the EN2020 handbook

Half Page $1,650 Advertisement in the EN2020 handbook

Satchel Insert $2,750 (+ supply of stock)

A promotional brochure (maximum four x A4 pages per brochure) or tangible item. Deadlines and quantity of required units of stock will be advised closer to the event.

Branded Stationery $5,500 (+ supply of stock)

Opportunity for branded stationery such as pens and notebooks in the satchel.

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Also consider:

Call for Abstracts As a sponsor, exhibitor or attendee at EN2021 we welcome your expertise. You may wish to consider submitting an abstract for review by the Program Development Committee.

Visit www.en2021.com.au to learn more about the conference’s program and how to submit an abstract. Call for abstracts opens early July 2019 and closes 26 August 2019.

* All prices above are inclusive of GST * All sponsor, exhibitor and promotional branding/promotions included at EN2020

and its associated marketing is to be approved by Energy Networks Australia.

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ContactVanessa Caldwell Senior Partnerships Manager Energy Networks 2020 M +61 (0)420 216 133 E EN2020@energynetworks.com.au

Natasha Pembroke-Birss Senior Partnerships Manager Energy Networks 2020 M +61 (0)409 790 530 E EN2020@energynetworks.com.au