Jamahl Waddington - The Critical Role of Land Agents in Building Social Licence During the Energy Transition

emPOWER: supporting Regional Engagement during the Energy Transition

In this episode, we sit down with Jamahl Waddington, Head of Infrastructure Advisory at JLL. With over 25 years of experience delivering land for large-scale infrastructure projects, Jamahl has a wealth of knowledge, valuable insights and real-world stories to share!

Joining Wendy Agar, Jamahl discusses ‘what’s essential right now’ from a land liaison perspective during the rollout of infrastructure that’s essential to Australia’s energy transition. They dive into key topics, including:

• The evolution of the land liaison role over the past 25 years
• The foundations of successful land access
• How building trust lays the groundwork for social licence
• International trends and insights shaping the sector today

Packed with practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working in land access or generally engaging with communities around renewable energy development. Jamahl offers actionable tips for engaging effectively with landholders and building lasting relationships that will help ensure long-term success — long after the project is completed.

If you're involved in land access or the energy transition, this conversation is not to be missed!

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