On 7 July 2026, we hosted the 2026-27 Queensland State Budget Business Briefing which saw business and industry leaders come together to hear from Queensland Treasurer the Hon David Janetzki MP and Minister for Small and Family Business the Hon Steve Minnikin MP on how the measures put forward on 23 June will strengthen Queensland’s economic foundations.
Key measures highlighted include:
- Record investment in infrastructure, both in our capital city and across the regions
- A focus on creating procurement opportunities for SMEs, both direct to government and through the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Continuing investment in new stabilising generation and storage, and the mining-enabling CopperString project
There were many business priorities on the agenda, including payroll tax. Despite no new developments, we were pleased to hear about the government’s efforts to maintain consistency and certainty. Going forward, we will continue working closely with the government to ensure the voice of Queensland businesses is heard – particularly as we navigate rising costs, supply chain insecurity, global market volatility and falling business confidence.
Although we face these challenges, in a world of uncertainty and instability, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but Queensland.
A sincere thank you to the Treasurer and Minister for Small and Family Business for their time, and to our valued partners Australian Retirement Trust for supporting this event.
Finally, thank you to all the Queensland business owners and leaders who joined us.
