To ensure the Queensland manufacturing sector continues to grow and becomes globally competitive, the government has broadened engagement on the future direction of advanced manufacturing through a Manufacturing Ministerial Council to be chaired by the Honourable Cameron Dick MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.
Council members
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Ms Christine Bridges-Taylor, General Manager, B&R Enclosures Pty Ltd Extensive experience in managing manufacturing entities serving over 35 years with B&R Enclosures. |
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Ms Peta-Maree Broadley, Managing Director, Homefab Heads a leading steel frame component manufacturer and DIY steel home supplier across Northern Australia. |
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Ms Shay Chalmers, Director, Strategic Engineering Australia Experienced engineering management professional, her global career has spanned a wide range of manufacturing environments. |
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Ms Marina Chambers, Queensland Branch President, Australian Workers’ Union Worked for the AWU for almost 24 years, predominantly with industries such as steel, aluminium, aviation, glass, construction and general manufacturing. |
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Mr John McLean, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Took over as CEO of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks in 2007 with a mission to grow the business internationally. |
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Mr Wasantha Mudannayake, General Manager Operations, Teys Australia Oversees Teys Australia Rockhampton, a national beef processing facility with turnover of over $520 million. |
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Mr Shane Rodgers, Queensland Director, Australian Industry Group Heads the state peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. |
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Mr Andrew Spink, Head of Growth and Development – Rollingstock Services, Transport and Infrastructure, Downer Group Responsible for Downer Rail Passenger Business relating to growth and sustainability of 1,500 employees across Australia. |
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Mr Stephen Tait, Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) An experienced business leader who joined CCIQ as CEO in 2012 to represent Queensland’s small and medium businesses. |
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Mr Rohan Webb, State Secretary, Queensland and Northern Territory, Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union A member of the AMWU National and State Executive and the Queensland Council of Unions Executive and Management Committee. |
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Ms Julie Williams, Chief Executive Officer, AgSolutions Australia Instrumental in the development of a thriving business employing over 40 staff who are committed to serving farming communities. |
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Ms Jacqui Wilson-Smith, Global Innovation Manager, McCormick & Company Inc An innovator, marketer, chair, director and board advisor as well as being part of the largest producer of spices in the world. |