Business Leaders Group - Post Election Round Table

Round Table Discussion

Discover insights, drive change, and connect with industry leaders at the first event of the year for the MPAQ Business Leaders Group! This exclusive event brings together Queensland's top business minds and key state ministers for a dynamic panel discussion on the issues shaping our industry and economy.

Topics include:

• BPICS – Standard Best Practice Industry Conditions
• Skills Shortages and Workforce Development
• Findings from the Productivity Commission Review
• Opportunities Around the 2032 Olympics
• Addressing the Housing Crisis

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from decision-makers and thought leaders as they tackle these critical challenges and explore actionable solutions. Before and after the panel, enjoy networking with fellow attendees, ministers, and other industry experts with morning tea and lunch provided.

Interested in coming to check out the event before you decide to join the group? Click here to RSVP and try-before-you-buy.

About the Group

The MPAQ Business Leaders Group unites influential businesses across various sectors, forming a powerful network of industry leaders committed to excellence, innovation, and collaborative growth. As leaders of their respective fields, group members leverage their collective expertise to drive forward industry standards, foster innovation, and advance the interests of the plumbing and gas sector. Through strategic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advocacy, the group empowers its members to shape the future landscape of the industry while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

FIND OUT MORE AND JOIN THE GROUP

Interested in partnership of this group? Contact the MPAQ Commercial Partnerships Manager, Kayla Weathers at kayla.weathers@mpaq.com.au or on 0447 301 804.

• Ticket Information

  Want to join these types of events? Join the MPAQ Business Leaders Group and gain access to a range of targeted events throughout the year to share insights, collaborate with industry leaders, and help to advocate for the interests of the plumbing and gas industry. All members and partners of the group gain two tickets to this event. Find out more here.

Speaker

The Hon. Sam O'Connor MP Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Youth

Sam O’Connor grew up around his family’s electrical retail business RT Edwards and completed degrees in Science and Arts at the University of Queensland. Before entering public life, Sam worked in the hospitality industry and as a media and communications advisor. In 2017, Sam was elected as the first MP for the new Gold Coast electorate of Bonney. He proudly serves the residents of Labrador, Arundel, Parkwood, The Surrounds, and parts of Biggera Waters, Coombabah and Southport. Representing an electorate with one of the highest rates of renting and a significant proportion of social housing, Sam has seen firsthand the challenges of housing security and cost-of-living and its impact on his community. Re-elected in 2024 for a third term in Parliament, Sam was honoured to be appointed Queensland’s Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth. In these roles, he is committed to giving more Queenslanders a place to call home by boosting frontline homelessness support, building more social and affordable housing and unlocking the potential of the community housing sector. Sam is also focused on driving innovation in the building and construction sector, improving productivity and efficiency to meet Queensland’s growing housing and infrastructure needs. To deliver generational change for our great state, Sam is working to position Queensland as the building capital of the nation, ensuring the state leads the way in tackling housing challenges and creates opportunities for the next generation to thrive.

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