In 2008 and 2009, Shaun was part of the Committee for Melbourne’s Future Focus Group. This leadership program was established by the Committee to develop the next generation of Melbourne’s leading professionals. As part of that program, Shaun was an integral member of the Free in the CBD / CityTram project team. The aim of this project was for tram travel in the Melbourne CBD and Docklands precinct to be made free-of-charge to enhance the liveability of the CBD and make it a more enjoyable place to visit, work, learn and live in. For some years after completing the program, Shaun and members of the project team continued to advocate for the project.
In the lead up to the 2014 Victorian State Election, the concept was adopted by both of the major political parties and on January 1 2015 the Melbourne Free Tram Zone was launched.
Since graduating from the Committee’s leadership program, Shaun has continued his involvement with the Committee by providing inputs into the Shaping Melbourne Taskforce Physical Infrastructure Report and with its Grade Separations Working Group.