The key theme from the 2023 Queensland Futures Institute’s Forum on Queensland State of Play was the breadth of opportunity and challenge in the Queensland business environment now and in the year ahead. The discussion covered the impact of macroeconomic conditions and the current high interest rate environment across all sectors, as well as the supply chain and labour challenges which businesses are facing. Addressing these headwinds requires a collaborative effort from government and industry, taking advantage of Queensland’s attractiveness for workforce and business, and leveraging trends in technology and sustainability as we move towards the 2032 Olympics. This will be critical to enable the resilience required for businesses to withstand the uncertain economic environment.
