Manufacturing Ministerial Council

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

	Ms Rebecca Andrews, Head – Queensland, Australian Industry Group Heads the state peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors.
	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.
	Ms Peta-Maree Broadley, Managing Director, Homefab Heads a leading steel frame component manufacturer and DIY steel home supplier across Northern Australia.
	Ms Shay Chalmers, Director, Strategic Engineering Australia Experienced engineering management professional, her global career has spanned a wide range of manufacturing environments.
	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.
	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.
	Mr Wasantha Mudannayake, General Manager Operations, Teys Australia Oversees Teys Australia Rockhampton, a national beef processing facility with turnover of over $520 million.
	Mr Andrew Spink, Executive General Manager, Customer & Government Partnerships, Downer Group Responsible for representing Downer Group to government and customer partners.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Ms Jacqui Wilson-Smith, Director, Sustainable Innovation Company A design-led innovator, chair, non-executive director and advisor with 25 years of experience driving sustainable transformations, facilitating change and managing innovation projects.