MPAQ Business Leaders Group - Workshop

Workshop and Interactive Discussion

As Australia heads towards a federal election and a new federal budget is released, business owners across the building and construction sector are watching closely. What’s coming, and how will it impact your business?

In this special session, we’ll hear from two highly experienced political and policy consultants – Daniel Hobbs and Johnathon Baque – who will unpack what the changing political landscape means for the plumbing, gas, and construction industries.

Daniel and Johnathon bring decades of experience in government, policy, political strategy, and public affairs, and they’ll provide exclusive insights into:

• Potential shifts in government priorities and how they’ll affect industry

• Infrastructure investment, housing policy, licensing, compliance, and funding

• What to look out for in the federal budget

• The business implications of policy and regulatory changes

• How industry leaders can stay informed and influence outcomes

The session will include a facilitated Q&A and interactive discussion, giving attendees a chance to ask questions and share their perspectives.

This is a must-attend session for business owners and senior leaders looking to plan ahead, stay competitive, and understand the forces shaping our industry in the year to come.

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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.

Speakers

Daniel Hobbs Senior Consultant - SAS Group

Originally trained as a journalist, Daniel has worked in politics and government, public policy, media, strategy and the NFP sector for more than two decades. His experience as a ministerial advisor, political strategist and press secretary ensures Daniel has a deep understanding of the workings of government, parliament and the media.

Johnathon Baque Senior Consultant - SAS Group

Johnathon is a policy and business specialist with expertise combining policy, communications and business operations to advise clients through challenging and competitive landscapes. His experience includes positions in the public service at both Federal and State levels, and has been involved in political campaigns at local, state, federal and international levels for over 13 years. Notably, Johnathon was the Chief of Staff and Policy Advisor to the Chair of the Senate Economics References committee. At the time, the Committee focused on financial services regulation during the banking royal commission, corporate and personal income taxation, federal-state relations for GST and housing funding, as well as industry policy for shipbuilding, dairy and steel industries and responding to illegal asbestos importation and flammable cladding.

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