A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector.
State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person group, which met for the first time this week, brought together real-world experience and regional perspectives.
Minister Last said the group’s focus would be on regional development, innovation and job creation.
He said manufacturing was one of Queensland’s largest industries and employed more than 180,000 people, with about a quarter of these jobs in regional and rural areas.
“Building a strong and advanced manufacturing sector not only creates skilled jobs for Queenslanders – it also builds to supply chain resilience and Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capacity.”
Minister Last said the Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council (QMAC) would play a vital role in advising government on the real-world issues facing manufacturers.
“This group includes trailblazers and industry leaders with decades of manufacturing experience.”
Members of the Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council are:
- Angela Bailey, Dewatering Operations Manager, Weir Minerals Australia.
- Xanny Christophersen, CEO, Priestley’s Gourmet Delights.
- Sharon Dawson, Director and CEO, Dawsons Group of Companies.
- Louise McMahon, General Manager, MFE Pty Ltd.
- Mick Murray, Director, Mick Murray Welding.
- Richard Parker, General Manager, TEi Services Pty Ltd.
- Emily Pullen, Director and CEO, Mighty Good Food Group.
- Aaron Thompson, Managing Director, Ferra Engineering.
- Thomas Northcott, Managing Director, Vecco Group.
- Rebecca Andrews, CEO, Manufacturing Skills Queensland.
