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description: The Queensland Defence Futures Forum on Friday 17 September was well received with around 400 attendees from business, industry, academia, government, community. Supported by the Queensland Government, the Forum raised awareness […]
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# [Queensland Defence Futures Forum - Queensland Futures Institute](https://news.futuresinstitute.com.au/qfi-news/queensland-defence-futures-forum-friday-17-september)

 Written by <https://news.futuresinstitute.com.au/qfi-news/author/queensland-futures-institute> | Sep 16, 2021 2:00:00 PM

The** Queensland Defence Futures Forum** on Friday 17 September was well received with around 400 attendees from business, industry, academia, government, community.

Supported by the **Queensland Government****, **the Forum raised awareness of the current and emerging opportunities for Queensland. With a sharper focus on our sovereign capability and the importance of working closely with our Pacific neighbours and key strategic partners, the growth opportunities for Queensland across this sector are fast emerging.

The Forum supported the long-term expansion and economic contribution of the Defence Industry to a prosperous Queensland.

We thank our speakers.

**Hon. Dr. Steven Miles MP****, **Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning**  
Air Vice-Marshal Steven Roberton DSC AM, H**ead Force Design, Department of Defence/Acting Vice Chief of the Defence Force**  
Dr. Malcolm Davis, **Senior Analyst – Defence Strategy and Capability, ASPI**  
Rear Admiral Simon Cullen AM CSC (Ret’d), **Strategic Defence Advisor, Maritime**  
Brigadier Alison Creagh AM CSC (Ret’d), **Strategic Defence Advisor, Land**  
Air Vice-Marshal Neil Hart AM (Ret’d), **Strategic Defence Advisor, Aerospace**  
Cr Bob Manning OAM, Mayor, **Cairns Regional Council**  
Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor, **City of Townsville**  
Cr Tony Williams, Mayor, **Rockhampton Regional Council**  
Cr Andy Ireland, Mayor, **Livingstone Shire Council**  
Cr Nicole Jonic, Deputy Mayor, **Ipswich City Council**  
Michael Hiller, **Queensland Chairman, KPMG Australia**  
Mike Kalms, **Partner in Charge, Customer & Operations I Lead Partner, Defence & Space, KPMG Australia

**Proudly Supported By**

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