Community trust—key to Australian energy future

John Cotter, Chairman of GasFields Commission Queensland, works with his fellow Commissioners to manage and improve sustainable coexistence among rural landholders, regional communities and the onshore gas industry in Queensland.

Mr Cotter is a landholder and beef producer with more than 30 years of experience in rural advocacy. He is a former President of AgForce, the peak rural industry organisation in Queensland, and has successfully negotiated the rights of rural property owners in challenging times.

Mr Cotter has a track record of bringing onshore gas company senior executives, landholders, heads of government and advocacy groups to the table and leading open and frank discussions.