Strategic Advocacy Committee: Who We Are and What We Do

To strengthen transparency and two‑way engagement, we’re publishing the Strategic Advocacy Committee (SAC) membership and upcoming meeting dates. 
 

Who’s on the SAC

The SAC comprises experienced club leaders across NSW, alongside ClubsNSW representatives. SAC members include the following club representatives:

• Chris Dunn (Strathfield Recreation Club)
• Dale Hunt (Mounties)
• Dominic Monti (Wests Illawarra)
• Durban Arnold (Norths Collective)
• Ethan Dean (Blacktown RSL)
• Jeff Duck (Albury Commercial Club)
• John Rafferty (C.EX Coffs Harbour)
• Jon Brain (Canterbury Leagues Club)
• Katrina Lagan (Mingara Recreation Club)
• Leanne Vogler (Orange Ex‑Services)
• Matthew Biviano (Club Marconi)
• Nathan Titmuss (DOOLEYS)
• Nathan Whiteside (Cronulla RSL)
• Paul Barnes (Moama Bowling Club)
• Phillip Gardner (Wests Newcastle)
• Scott Bennetts (Revesby Workers)
• Stewart Graham (St Mary’s Leagues)

What the SAC is

The SAC is a standing committee of experienced club leaders and ClubsNSW representatives. Under the updated Charter, the SAC provides expert advice to ClubsNSW on advocacy matters spanning gaming, liquor, taxation, privacy, and AML/CTF. 

The SAC’s Role

• Champion Participation: Inspire and empower clubs to take part in advocacy initiatives that strengthen our collective voice.
• Reflect Member Perspectives: Share real insights from your experiences so our strategy stays practical and aligned with club needs.
• Connect and Collaborate: Act as a bridge between clubs and ClubsNSW, ensuring your ideas and feedback shape the decisions that matter.

Upcoming meeting dates

• Q1 SAC Meeting: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
• Q2 SAC Meeting: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

SAC meetings are held quarterly, with special meetings scheduled when regulatory changes or major issues warrant. Future meeting dates will be published on the Committee webpage (here).

If you have ideas, feedback, or simply want to learn more about the priorities ClubsNSW and the SAC are working on, reach out to the above SAC members and keep an eye on upcoming meeting updates.

The SAC exists to reflect member perspectives and strengthen industry advocacy. Publishing our membership and meeting dates and updates form part of our commitment to transparency and constructive feedback. Thank you to every club leader contributing expertise and insight.

Where to find SAC materials

• SAC Charter
• Revitalisation Circular
• September and November 2025 meeting summaries are available to members and will continue to be uploaded following meetings.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or contact ClubASSIST on 1300 730 001 or [email protected].