Economy

Queensland State of the State 2023

Premier of Queensland, The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, returned to the CEDA stage for the 2023 Queensland State of the State address. The Premier made many new announcements including, the introduction of a Quantum Academy throughout schools and TAFE programs to prepare Queenslanders for new careers in fields including, renewables, aerospace, biotech, biofuels and agricultural technology.


Other announcements included a new energy rebate for small to medium-sized businesses and an update on the Queensland clean energy plan, announcing that the first hydrogen ready gas turbines would be installed and be operational by 2026.


Thank you to our sponsors: The University of Queensland, Colin Biggers and Paisley, Ergon Energy and Energex.

  • Queensland State of the State 2023

  • The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games

  • Patrick Cavanagh, Colin Biggers and Paisley; Catherine Clark, Chief Executive Officer, Paralympics Australia and Megan Kavanagh, Partner, Colin Biggers and Paisley

  • The Hon. Cameron Dick Treasurer of Queensland and Minister for Trade and Investment

  • The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games

  • The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games

  • The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games

  • Carolyn Evans, Vice-Chancellor and President, Griffith University and The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games

  • Carolyn Evans, Vice-Chancellor and President, Griffith University; the Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games and Megan Kavanagh, Partner, Colin Biggers and Paisley

  • Shannon Ruska, Managing Director, Tribal Experiences

  • Sarah Zeljko, Chair, Energy Queensland and Patrick Cavanagh, Colin Biggers and Paisley

  • Deborah Terry AO, Vice Chancellor, The University of Queensland

  • The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games

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