The North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program (NWSFTCP) is one of several “additional conservation programs” legislated within the approval of the Chevron Gorgon Gas Project (Variation Agreement (2009) to the Barrow Island Act (2003)). 

The NWSFTCP effectively operates as an environmental offset established and implemented by the Director General of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. 

An independent Advisory Committee and Scientific Panel of Experts (Expert Panel) oversee the activities of the NWSFTCP and provide advice to the Director General and project team. They are responsible for responding to State and Ministerial requests for advice regarding whether the Gorgon Gas Project is having a significant impact on the Northwest Shelf flatback turtle population. 

 

The Governance board is made up of the following members: 

Secretariat

Dr Kelly Waples - Principal Research Scientist DBCA

Dr Kelly Waples

Previous members

Simon Woodley

Independent Chair

2013–2019

 

Professor Lyn Beazley

Independent Chair

2019–2023

 

Dr Keith Morris

Advisory Committee, State representative

2013–2019

 

Dr Juanita Renwick

Advisory Committee, State representative

2019–2022

 

Mr Russell Lagdon

Advisory Committee, Chevron representative

2013–2017

 

Ms Katie Gywnne

Advisory Committee, Chevron representative

2017–2018

 

Dr Andrew Smith

Advisory Committee, Chevron representative

2018–2023

 

Ms Fiona Bartlett

Advisory Committee, Commonwealth representative

2013–2020

 

Dr Milani Chaloupka

Expert Panel

2013–2019

 

Dr Lyndon Brooks

Expert Panel

2019–2021

Governance board in 2023, including Professor Lyn Beazley as Independent Chair
The NWSFTCP Governance board in November 2022 at Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay. Photo - Tristan Simpson/DBCA

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.