Michelle Farquhar

Head of Queensland, Australian Industry Group
Independent Chair - Customer and Community Council

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is a peak national employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. Together with partner organisations the Ai Group represents the interests of more than 60,000 businesses employing more than 1 million staff. Ai Group members include businesses of all sizes, from large businesses in sectors including manufacturing, construction, engineering, transport and logistics, labour hire, mining services, the defence industry, civil airlines, Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and iconic Australian brands to family-run Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Visit: Australian Industry Group

Myles Lawrence

Advocacy and Regulatory Strategy Manager, Business Chamber Queensland

For 155 years, Business Chamber Queensland (BCQ) has been a trusted voice for Queensland businesses in every industry, of every size and in every part of the state. As the Queensland chamber of commerce, BCQ is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Queensland businesses to thrive and ensuring our state is the best place in Australia to do business.

BCQ puts Queensland business first, with practical support backed by bold, innovative thinking and powerful, meaningful advocacy.

Visit: Business Chamber Queensland

Robyn Robinson

Director, Council on the Ageing Queensland

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is Queensland’s peak organisation for seniors, advancing the rights, needs, interests and futures of people as we age. With the large and growing number of older people in our state, COTA Qld works to influence positive outcomes for Queenslanders, providing a connection point for older people, their families and communities, organisations, and Governments at all levels to address issues for Queenslanders and co-create change.

Visit: Council on the Ageing Queensland

Kaneya Poudal

Engagement and Policy Lead, First Nations Clean Energy Network

First Nations Clean Energy Network is made up of First Nations people, groups, community organisations, land councils, unions, academics, industry groups, technical advisors, legal experts, renewables companies and others - working in partnership to ensure that First Nations share in the benefits of Australia’s clean energy transition. The Network is led by a Steering Group of First Nations leaders and has over 1400 First Nations members (comprising organisations and individuals) and thousands of other supporters. As a national, First Nations-led coalition, the Network aims to enable and empower First Nations to participate in, benefit from, respond to, and shape clean energy projects that impact their communities, land, waters and Sea Country.

Visit: First Nations Clean Energy Network

Mark Grenning

Independent Member

Mark is an experienced consumer advocate through his previous work with the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) and his membership of many network consumer councils and electricity network revenue reset committees over the last 10 years. Apart from his membership of the Energy Queensland Customer and Community Council, Mark is a member of the equivalent customer and community committees for Powerlink, Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy. Mark was also a member of the Energy Queensland Reset Reference Group for the 2025-30 AER revenue reset.

Matthew Duncan

Technical Support Manager, Master Electricians Australia

Masters Electricians Australia (MEA) is a peak industry association which has been supporting and advocating on behalf of electrical contractors for over 80 years. Matthew supports the electrical industry and community advocate creating a point of difference for its members by delivering education, safety and business support.

Visit: Master Electricans Australia

Maria James

Chief Executive Officer, Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone

The Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Development Zone (MITEZ) is a regional development advocacy body committed to fostering economic growth, industry development and sustainability across North West Queensland. Representing the seven local government areas of Mt Isa, Cloncurry, McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Charters Towers and Townsville, together with multinational resource companies, national logistic and energy providers and emerging regional proponents, the MITEZ corridor, with over $300 billion GRP, plays an important role in delivering commodities that the world depends on, demonstrating the global reach and significance of the organisation.

Visit: Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Development Zone

Geoff Buchanan

Senior Policy Officer, Queensland Council of Social Service

Queensland Council of Social Services (QCOSS) have been a long-standing advocate in raising the concerns of people experiencing poverty and disadvantage throughout Queensland. As a peak body for the social services sector, QCOSS creates positive change through their work in advocacy, policy development, and capacity building that empower communities.

Visit: Queensland Council of Social Services

Alicia Kennedy

General Manager, Water and Energy, Queensland Farmers’ Federation

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is the united voice of agriculture in Queensland, representing the collective interests of peak agriculture industry organisations (both state and national) to build a strong future for Queensland’s agriculture sector.  QFF’s members are agricultural peak bodies who collectively represent more than 13,000 farmers who produce food, fibre and foliage across the state.

Visit: Queensland Farmers' Federation

Jana Dore

Policy Director – External Affairs, Queensland Resources Council

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is the not-for-profit peak industry association representing and advocating for the minerals and energy industry, a cornerstone of Queensland’s economy and communities. The QRC evolved from the Queensland Mining Council to better reflect our diverse membership and forward-thinking vision. Today, QRC is dedicated to advocating for a sustainable future for Queensland's minerals and energy industries, which are vital to the state's economic growth and significantly contribute to Australia’s prosperity.

Visit: Queensland Resources Council

Estella Rodighiero

Chief Executive Officer, Regional Development Australia – Gold Coast

Part of a national network of 50 committees, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gold Coast acts as a catalyst for positive change, leveraging its unique position at the intersection with all levels of governments, industry and community. As part of RDA Queensland, a collective of 10 RDA Queensland committees, RDA Gold Coast contributes to addressing statewide development priorities, advocating for place-based outcomes, and delivering cross-regional initiatives.

Visit: Regional Development Australia Gold Coast

Gavin Dufty

Manager, Policy and Research, St Vincent de Paul Society

The St Vincent de Paul Society works with governments and like-minded organisations to advocate for public policy changes that help people reach their life potential. St Vincent de Paul works to combat social injustice by advocating for people who are marginalised or disadvantaged, or at risk of experiencing disadvantage. Their advocacy work goes to the heart of what the St Vincent de Paul Society stands for.

Visit: St Vincent de Paul Society