State Councillors' Briefing June, 2025
State Councillors’ Briefings are QFI member only events.
The briefings focus on a particular topic, project or initiative. We have a guest speaker who is a Queensland Leader from industry, academia, charity or government.
SEC Newgate will also provide a Mood of the Nation update on the current issues impacting Queenslanders followed by a report which is sent to members.
Date: 4th June, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 6.30pm
By invitation only
Speaker:
Neil Stephens
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Brisbane
The Port of Brisbane is a cornerstone of the Queensland economy – it is one of Australia’s fastest growing container ports and the state’s largest multi-cargo port. Neil will outline the PortBris2060 vision document to be released mid year. By 2060 the Port of Brisbane stands as a beacon of sustainable growth and technological innovation in an open and stable world, experiencing unprecedented trade volumes and cruise passenger numbers, while pioneering renewable energy solutions and efficient logistics operations.
Our Speakers

Neil Stephens
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Brisbane
