Areas of expertise

Government Relations

Approvals Strategy & Coordination

Mining Industry Advocacy

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Communications

Sam Panickar

Associate Director

Sam brings a wide range of government and industry association experience to Corporate Affairs Australia, with a strong focus on mining and exploration. 

Sam worked in the government, not-for-profit and private sectors in both Australia and the UK before joining the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC). At AMEC, she worked in a variety of policy positions, progressing to become Director – South Australia and Industry. 

At CAA, Sam works with mining and energy clients, providing government relations guidance and helping them progress key stakeholder and community engagement activities. 

She has deep experience advocating for junior to mid-cap mining companies and a strong understanding of their unique needs. 

Placing a priority on clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement, Sam is committed to achieving positive advocacy outcomes and strategic and operational objectives for our clients. 

Meet our other team members

Rebecca Martin

Associate Director

Rose Scott Corporate Affairs

Rose Scott

Senior Consultant

Harry Saunders

Consultant

Molly Moore Corporate Affairs

Molly Moore

Visual Designer

Simon Corrigan Corporate Affairs

Simon Corrigan

Director

Tim Walster Corporate Affairs

Tim Walster

Director

Renay Sheehan

Director

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