Our Team

Paul is a farmer on the Huon River, a former Huon Valley Councillor, a recent Tasmanian Landcarer of the Year and a finalist in Tasmanian Volunteer awards. He is a Life Member of the Tasmanian Greens, Life Member of the Huon Art Exhibitions Group and co-founder of Friends of Randall's Bay Coastcare (1998).

Lisa is an editor and writer on award-winning books. She has produced and presented environmental radio programs and campaigned on environmental issues. Having worked on political campaigns in WA, she brings political insight to NOFF in addition to writing, communication, publicity and campaigning skills. A graduate of UWA she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Writing.

 Rayne Allinson, Secretary

Rayne is a writer and historian with a passion for research and storytelling. She has a PhD in History from the University of Oxford and has taught humanities subjects at universities around the world. New to environmental campaigning, she brings a wealth of experience in writing, communications and community engagement to the NOFF committee, working with composure and dedication. 

Alan has developed national award-winning mentoring programs as a teacher of English Literature and as a senior manager of a large high school. He worked on the re-election of Senator Scott Ludlam and on campaigns to save the wetlands and forests of WA and Tasmania. His strengths are ideas/creativity, communications, marketing and writing. Alan has a Philosophy and Politics degree (Swansea, UK) and a Diploma of Teaching.

Simon Crerar is the MD of Impact&ble – a sustainable impact advisory firm – and a recovering journalist, most recently editor-in-chief of Private Media's SmartCompany. Previously, he was the founding editor and then GM of BuzzFeed Australia. He began his career at The Times, and also worked for Friends of the Earth's media team in London. A proud Scot, bushwalker and scuba diver, he was a member of the Salmon Farm Monitoring Group in the 1990s.

Lilly brings energy, drive and evidence backed campaigning to NOFF with a background in marine science and community conservation projects. Her experience includes seagrass and sediment monitoring, citizen science and volunteer management, community development along with skills in communication and content creation. Lilly holds a Bachelor degree in Marine Science from the University of Western Australia and a Masters in Protected Area Conservation from the University of Tasmania.

Peter is a former Four Corners reporter and foreign correspondent, working in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas. His investigative and leadership skills have guided NOFF from inception. His presentation skills have made NOFF the authoritative voice to government, business and community in Tasmania and the mainland.

Co-founder of The Greens and The Wilderness Society, founder of Bush Heritage Australia, former Senator Bob Brown generously contributes his vast experience, wisdom and inspiration to the campaign.

 Neil the Seal, Ambassador

Born on the Tasman Peninsula and known for his regular haul-outs on beaches around the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Storm Bay, Neil is a fierce and iconic ambassador for Tasmania's marine life. Clean, healthy beaches are essential for seals like Neil to rest, recover from long swims, and thrive, making him a passionate advocate for protecting the waters he calls home.