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Review of Fire Safety Engineering Profession Commissioned by Cladding Safety Victoria – Panel Session

  • Day 1: Wednesday 6 May 2026
  • 2:10 pm – 2:55 pm
  • Eureka 3

In December 2025, Cladding Safety Victoria published a commissioned report examining the role and conduct of fire safety engineers within Victoria’s cladding remediation program. Led by Bronwyn Weir, the report provides important insights into current practices, challenges, and opportunities for the profession.

This panel session, chaired by Bronwyn Weir, will explore key findings from the report, with a focus on observations about the fire safety engineering profession and its future direction. Panellists will discuss the implications for industry standards, professional accountability, and pathways for strengthening the role of fire safety engineers moving forward.

PRESENTER(S)
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Bronwyn Weir

Director, Weir Legal & Consulting

Bronwyn Weir is Managing Director of Weir Legal & Consulting – Bronwyn specialises in advising government regulators and is known for her expertise in building regulation. In 2017 she co-authored the Building Confidence Report with Professor Peter Shergold which remains an influential report in policy development. She continues to advise Australian governments on building regulatory matters including the impacts of combustible cladding, security of payment, regulating developers, apartment defects, product safety and the exercise of enforcement powers. In addition to building regulation , Bronwyn advises regulators in sectors including education, health and water.

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Dan O'Brien

Chief Executive Officer, Cladding Safety Victoria

Dan O’Brien has extensive experience across the public and private sector.

Dan was previously the Chief Executive of Incolink – delivering services to Victoria’s building and construction industry.

He has also held key executive roles at the National Australia Bank and Medibank Private, and senior roles in both the Victorian and Federal governments – including Chief Executive of Regional Development Victoria and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Regional Development, Arts and Sports (Federal).

Dan was previously the Chief of Staff to former Victorian Premier John Brumby.

Kjetil Pedersen

Kjetil Pedersen

Director, STRATEG Consulting

Since 2006, Kjetil has led diverse projects across more than a dozen countries, immersing himself in vibrant cultures on three continents. With a solid educational foundation in fire safety engineering from Europe, Kjetil’s expertise has flourished through worldwide projects. His holistic approach and extensive knowledge of performance-based fire safety and risk engineering consistently yield innovative solutions.

Kjetil’s impressive portfolio spans residential, office, retail, super high-rise, rail, industrial, landmark heritage projects and more.

Active in the industry, Kjetil serves as a Member of the Building Appeals Board, Deputy Chair for the Society of Fire Safety (SFS) at Engineers Australia, and Immediate Past Chair for SFS Victoria/Tasmania/Overseas chapter. As a Chartered Fire Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Australia, Kjetil’s expertise is widely recognized and valued.

Driven by his Scandinavian roots and enriched by his international experience, Kjetil established STRATEG to offer timely, consistent, and unbiased advice to clients. Through his passion for delivering exceptional results, he ensures that fire safety measures are integrated seamlessly into every project.

When not shaping safer environments, Kjetil treasures quality time with his wife and two boys and finds solace in the depths of the ocean.

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