Premier convenes Business Advisory Council

Published Tuesday, 09 June, 2015 at 12:29 PM

Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today convened the first meeting of the Premier’s Business Advisory Council.

“In the first days of my Government, I convened an informal meeting of business and industry leaders to assure them that my Government wanted to work with the business community to create jobs and strengthen our economy,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“Since then, we have had an open door policy with business leaders, doing everything we can to encourage more investment in Queensland.

“Today I have formalised this policy by establishing a high-profile Business Advisory Council.

“This Council will include business and industry leaders representing a wide cross-section of the economy.

“Whether it’s the resources sector, skills and training, property development or construction, or one of our emerging sectors like IT, these business leaders will bring to the table a variety of perspectives and ideas that can inform Government policy.

“My constant engagement will all sectors of the economy won’t change, but my Business Advisory Council will provide me with a direct forum where senior business leaders can give the Government feedback and put forward ideas.”

Ms Palaszczuk said consensus and consultation will be a hallmark of her Government.

“By working together, we can grow the economy, improve productivity and support job creation.

“We want to hear what the Government can do for the business community, because a prosperous business community means more jobs.

“This is a high-profile group plugged into all facets of the economy, so I look forward to many positive outcomes from these meetings.”

The Premier’s Business Advisory Council is expected to meet three to four times per year.

 

Premier’s Business Advisory Council

A.P. Eagers Limited

Mr

Martin

Ward

CEO

Australia Pacific LNG

Mr

Page

Maxson

CEO

Cardno Pty Ltd

Mr

Graham

Yerbury

Acting Chief Executive Officer - Chief Financial Officer

Chapman Group

Mr

Ken

Chapman

Director

G.James Glass and Aluminium

Mr

Lewis

Saragossi

CEO

Goodline

Mrs

Catherine

Kennedy

Executive Manager

Hutchinson Builders

Mr

Scott

Hutchinson

Executive Chairman

Moore Stephens

Mr

Ken

Pickard

Managing Director

NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

Mr

Neil

O'Sullivan

Managing Director

Sarina Russo

Ms

Sarina

Russo

CEO

Springfield Land Corporation

Ms

Raynuha

Sinnathamby

Managing Director

The Lee Group

Ms

Keri Craig

Lee

CEO 

Outcome Results

Mr

Rabieh

Krayem

Chairman   Managing Director

News Corporation

Mr

Sean

Ryan

State Director

Boeing Defence Australia

Mr

Kim

Gillis

Vice President & Managing Director

Halfbrick Studios

Mr

Shainiel

Deo

CEO

Rio Tinto Alcan, Bauxite & Alumina

Mr

Phillip

Strachan

Chief Executive Officer

Russell Mineral Equipment RME

Mr

John

Russell

Managing Director