How AI can give you back nine hours a week   

Extra time? Yes, please! 

Join me on Thursday, March 26, to learn how to unleash the powers of AI in your workplace to improve efficiency and save time. 

I’ll be leading a conversation with three Brisbane executives deeply invested in making the transformation work: 

  • Leigh Williams, Brisbane Catholic Education; 
  • Anatoly Tulchinsky, Technology One and 
  • Professor Dian Tjondronegro, Griffith University. 

Click here to register for this special event, presented by Australian Industry Group and Griffith University. 

Lessons from Canberra 

Among the highlights of our National Board Advisory Council at Parliament House in Canberra last week was a briefing from JWS Research revealing Australians know economic reforms are a must 

According to focus groups, the top three challenges for the nation are: 

  • delivering care (health, age and disability) more efficiently, 
  • managing inflation and 
  • national debt. 

The priorities for reform are an interesting mix: 

  • building a skilled and adaptable workforce, 
  • reforming the tax system to make it fairer and more sustainable for the future and 
  • improving the way government services are delivered. 

We heard from Energy Minister Chris Bowen (pictured right, below) and Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Andrew Charlton (left). Both were optimistic about the progress being made in their portfolios. 

Manufacturing grants: apply now  

Matched funding of between $100,000 and $1.5million is now available for eligible Qld manufacturers to boost productivity and exporting.  

Applications for Round 1 of the State Government’s Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program close on Thursday 16 April 

Click here to get started. 

New signage for our Brisbane HQ  

Late last year, we unveiled a new look and feel to better reflect who we are and the members we serve  

New colours are fresh, progressive and welcoming, and our new logo tells a story of empowering industry for success.   

I’m delighted new signage to reflect this change now welcomes visitors to our Brisbane office, in Spring Hill.  

That’s all for now. Have a wonderful week. As ever, drop me a line if I can be of assistance.

Michelle