9:25 – Introduction by Symposium Convenors, Associate Professor Catriona Hurd (IMAS) and Dr Andrew Lenton (CSIRO)

9:30 – Welcome to Country, Aunty Brenda Hodge

9:35 – Video from Mr Greg Hunt MP, Minister for the Environment (3-minute video)

9:40 – Welcome to Tasmania

9:50 – Welcome by Chair of Science Steering Committee, Professor Jean-Pierre Gattuso