Julie Cattle works in the Waste Strategy and Innovation Section of the NSW EPA. Her role involves providing advice on scientific aspects of applying waste to land. Julie has a PhD in soil science with a research background in contaminants in both urban soil and naturally enriched environments. Prior to this she worked in the NSW EPA's Science Branch. She has also worked for the French National Institute for Agricultural Research and as an environmental consultant in contaminated site assessment.

Jenene holds the position of Technical Specialist Farm Chemicals with NSW DPI. This includes working with agricultural and veterinary chemicals, fertilisers and stock foods. Jenene’s experience includes pesticides, cereal and soil chemistry, followed by agronomy and animal nutrition prior to taking up the chemicals policy role with the Biosecurity and Food Safety division of NSW DPI. Jenene holds qualifications in science, applied agriculture and environmental science.