
About this Event
Join the CACC for a Boardroom Breakfast with the Honourable Ros Bates MP, Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training.
This exclusive discussion will showcase Queensland’s high-value investment opportunities for institutional investors, driven by the Queensland Energy Roadmap and the transformational infrastructure of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Explore how the private sector engagement can be engaged for investments that supports sustainable economic growth, enhancing productivity, and strengthening Queensland’s global competitiveness.
An invaluable opportunity to engage in strategic dialogue, foster collaboration, and build lasting partnerships between Canada and Queensland’s dynamic economies.
NOTE: This is a private event, invite only. With limited space, RSVP is required.
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HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH

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KEYNOTE REMARKS
The Hon. Ros Bates MP
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
GOVERNMENT OF QUEENSLAND

Ros is the Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training. She has represented the state electorate of Mudgeeraba since 2009.
As a member of the government’s leadership team, Ros is responsible for the management of government owned enterprises, insurance, investment facilitation, trade development, employment, vocation education and training, skills and workforce development and the marketing and promotion of international education and training.
Before entering Parliament, she spent over 25 years in the health sector as a nurse and health administration, receiving several awards for her dedication and service, as well as being a Queensland Telstra Businesswoman of the Year.
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Melissa Wharton
Chief Executive Officer
CANADIAN AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

As CEO for a not-for-profit volunteer-based organization, Mel leads the mission to promote trade and investment between Canada & Australia. The CACC is the only bilateral international chamber that has a presence and operations in both countries with over 6,000 members across both regions.
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the CACC has been leading the discussion among Canadian and Australian leaders trying to navigate an increasingly complex global economy.
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AGENDA
7 :30AM - Breakfast Served
8 :00AM - Keynote Remarks followed by Moderated Discussion
9:00AM - Networking
9:30AM - Event Concludes
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ABOUT THE CACC
The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC) is a non-profit volunteer based organisation that aims to bring businesses together to facilitate strong economic and trade relationships between Canada and Australia.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
QIC, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, Australia