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Queensland Futures Institute
  • About
    • Our Members
    • QLD Futures Council
    • QLD Economics Council
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    Queensland Futures Institute
    • About
      • Our Members
      • QLD Futures Council
      • QLD Economics Council
      • QLD Finance Council
      • QLD Corporate Affairs Council
      • QLD Health Futures Council
      • Council for QLD's Regions
      • Our People
      • Our Charter
    • Thought Leadership
      • Financial Services
      • Reports
      • Research
      • Annual Leaders Survey 2026
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      • QFI News
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      • Event Sponsorship
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    Queensland Futures Institute
    • About
      • Our Members
      • QLD Futures Council
      • QLD Economics Council
      • QLD Finance Council
      • QLD Corporate Affairs Council
      • QLD Health Futures Council
      • Council for QLD's Regions
      • Our People
      • Our Charter
    • Thought Leadership
      • Financial Services
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      • Annual Leaders Survey 2026
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    Queensland’s Economy in Transition: 

    Growth, Investment and Reform

    As Queensland positions itself for long-term prosperity, the economy faces structural shifts - from global trade realignments to productivity plateaus. This event will unpack Queensland's economic outlook, exploring the key drivers of growth, the investment outlook across regions and industries, and the policy reforms needed to sustain momentum. 

    Date: Wednesday, 9th September, 2026
    Time: 7:30am - 9am
    Venue:  Pullman and Mercure King George Square
    Corner Ann & Roma Streets Brisbane (Please note new venue)

    Our Speakers

    Jess Caire SQ

    Jess Caire
    Queensland Executive Director
    Property Council of Australia

    Michelle Farquar SQ

    Michelle Farquhar
    Head – Queensland
    Australian Industry Group

    Niki Ford SQ

    Niki Ford
    Chief Executive Officer
    AgForce Queensland

    Tash Wheeler SQ

    Natassia Wheeler
    Chief Executive Officer
    Queensland Tourism Industry Council

    Brent Ritchie SQ

    MODERATOR: Prof Brent Ritchie
    Academic Dean and Head of School
    UQ Business School

    Our Speakers

    Kate Farrar SQ

    Kate Farrar
    Chief Executive Officer
    Brighter Super

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    Steve Laidlaw
    Chief Executive Officer
    People First Bank

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    Simon Ling
    Chief Executive Officer
    Queensland Treasury Corporation

    Kylie-Rampa SQ

    Kylie Rampa 
    Chief Executive Officer
    QIC


    Bruce Rush-1

    Bruce Rush
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Suncorp Bank and Managing Director Queensland, ANZ

    Kathy Vincent SQ

    Kathy Vincent
    Chief Executive Officer
    Australian Retirement Trust

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    KEY NOTE & MODERATOR 
    Danielle Wood

    Chair
    Productivity Commission

    Michael Anthonisz

    Michael Anthonisz
    Chief Economist
    Queensland Treasury Corporation

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    Brian Parker
    Chief Economist
    Australian Retirement Trust

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    Dr Matthew Peter
    Chief Economist
    QIC

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    Richard Yetsenga
     Group Chief Economist and Head of Research 
    ANZ Banking Group

     

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