On 28 May 2025, in partnership with Australian Retirement Trust, we hosted our signature Business Matters event in Brisbane, exploring the power of productivity, people and progress.

Hosted by our CEO Heidi Cooper, this event brought together business owners, leaders, and our valued members and corporate partners to reimagine the modern workplace.

From workforce trends and AI to diversity, inclusion, and the leadership needed to drive change, the conversation was rich with insight and optimism. Our expert panel, Professor Andrew Stewart from QUT, Joanna Glynn from Virgin Australia and Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group, shared forward-thinking perspectives on:

• The influence of changing demographics and DE&I
• How digital innovation is transforming productivity
• The evolution of IR and workplace regulations
• Generational shifts and emerging skills that will define tomorrow’s workforce