New QCA Chair to drive competition for Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government has appointed Professor Roy Green as the new Chair of the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA).

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said Professor Green brought a strong set of experience and capabilities to the role.

“Professor Green has worked in business, government and universities and has been published widely in the areas of innovation policy and management,” he said.

“He’s a great addition to the QCA and will help to drive competition in Queensland, which is so important for the State economy.

“Professor Green has extensive knowledge and understanding of commerce, economics, the interests of consumers and the interests of the Government in government agencies that carry on business activities.

“He has undertaken multi-country projects with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Commission.”

Professor Green has first class honours from the University of Adelaide and has a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is currently Dean of the UTS Business School at the University of Technology, Sydney.

He has been appointed as the part-time Chair for a three year term commencing 11 June 2015.

Mr Pitt also thanked outgoing QCA Chairman Malcolm Roberts for his services.

Mr Roberts resigned from the QCA in May after accepting the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association.

The QCA was established to improve the prosperity of Queenslanders by promoting competitive markets, productivity and better regulation.

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