Queensland Economics Council
The Queensland Economics Council shares and facilitates key economic data and insights across multiple sectors and industries, providing a strong forward looking lens on Queensland's future economic drivers and prosperity.
The Council meets regularly, with members contributing directly to ensuring that Queensland Futures Institute’s policy positions are robust and reflective of the broader interests of the Queensland community.
Current councillors include:
![Matthew Peter](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/2017-03-01-MatthewPeter-Head-Shot-Colour-2-e1532416861540.jpg.png)
Dr Matthew Peter
Chief Economist
QIC
President
![Neil Ainsworth](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Neil-Ainsworth-2-scaled.jpg.png)
Neil Ainsworth
Chief Financial Officer
Queensland University of Technology
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Michael Anthonisz
Chief Economist
Queensland Treasury Corporation
![Darren Bradfield Website](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Darren%20Bradfield%20Website.jpg)
![FabrizioCarmignani](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/FabrizioCarmignani.jpg)
Professor Fabrizio Carmignani
Head of School and Dean, School of Business, University of Southern Queensland
![MichelleClark_portrait-June-2022.jpg](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/MichelleClark_portrait-June-2022.jpg.png)
Michelle Clarke
Chief Financial Officer
Griffith University
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Professor John Cole OAM
Honorary Professor, Institute for Resilient Regions
University of Southern Queensland
![Richard Constantine Square](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Richard%20Constantine%20Square.png)
Richard Constantine
Chief Operating Officer
University of the Sunshine Coast
![Scott-Couper.jpg-1](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Scott-Couper.jpg-1.png)
Scott Couper
Partner
Gadens
![Tim Dighton BDO Web](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Tim%20Dighton%20BDO%20Web.jpg)
Tim Dighton
Partner, BDO
![Ross Franklin Square](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Ross%20Franklin%20Square.jpg)
Ross Franklin
Partner
Scyne Advisory
![Manda Goodwin APLNG](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Manda%20Goodwin%20APLNG.jpg)
Manda Goodwin
General Manager Commercial, Australia Pacific LNG
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Jane Hailes
Chief Financial Officer
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
![Julie-HILDER_web-1536x1536.jpg](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Julie-HILDER_web-1536x1536.jpg.png)
Julie Hilder
Chief Financial Officer
A/Director – Lifestyle, Economy, Environment and Planning, Townsville City Council
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Garnett Hollier
Chief Financial Officer,
Brighter Super
![Gail-Jukes-CFO-UQ_web.jpg](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Gail-Jukes-CFO-UQ_web.jpg.png)
Gail Jukes
Chief Financial Officer
The University of Queensland
![Shane Lennon](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Shane%20Lennon.jpg)
Shane Lennon
Executive Manager – Strategy & EPMO, Sime Darby Industrial Machinery Australasia
![Susan-Marrinan-lr.jpg](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Susan-Marrinan-lr.jpg.png)
Susan Marrinan
Chief Financial Officer
EDL
![James Matthews website](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/James%20Matthews%20website.jpg)
James Matthews
Director, Planning & Infrastructure Economics, KPMG
![Stuart McDowall-Best](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Stuart%20McDowall-Best.jpg)
Stuart McDowall
Chief Operating Officer,
Independent Schools Queensland
![Brett McLachlan website](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Brett%20McLachlan%20website.jpg)
Brett McLachlan
Chief Financial Officer, Youi
![Brian Parker](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Brian%20Parker.png)
Brian Parker
Chief Economist, Australian Retirement Trust
![SimonPreston_TRI.jpg](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/SimonPreston_TRI.jpg.png)
Simon Preston
Finance Director,
Translational Research Institute
![simon-pritchard-1.jpg](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/simon-pritchard-1.jpg.png)
Simon Pritchard
Chief Financial Officer
TAFE Queensland
![Alan Swanson](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Alan%20Swanson.png)
Alan Swanson
Chief Financial Officer
PMSA
![David Watt Qld Hydro-2](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/David%20Watt%20Qld%20Hydro-2.jpg)
David Watt
EGM Commercial, Queensland Hydro
![mark-watt-web.png-1](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/mark-watt-web.png-1.png)
Mark Watt
Partner, QLD Territory Manager Business Aspect
![Mark_White.jpg-1](https://futuresinstitute.com.au/hubfs/Mark_White.jpg-1.png)
Mark White
Partner Infrastructure Advisory, EY