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S A L A R Y P A C K A G I N G

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Central Highlands Conference - Investing in our Future.

An initiative of the Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC), this conference is a platform to bring together a rich program of local and national speakers and stakeholders. The conference program has been designed to provide information on current and future initiatives, development and investment opportunities and to meet the representatives of those businesses that are here to showcase projects, products and services that will support our region’s continued growth. CHDC is a strong advocate for the sustainable growth of the Central Highlands through proactive and strategic responses that stimulate business and infrastructure development.

As a visitor to the region or as a tourist in your own town, we hope that you will take some time out to enjoy all that the Central Highlands has to offer. From sprawling national parks with towering escarpments in the Carnarvon Gorge and the Blackdown Tablelands to our many shopping precincts which are sure to provide some retail therapy. Gain a unique insight into Australia’s coal mining industry at the Blackwater International Coal Centre, fossick for a sapphire in the Gemfields or go fishing for Red Claw at the Fairbairn Dam. The region boasts attractions to suit everyone.

The gala dinner at the Capella Cultural Centre will be an opportunity to experience more of the region. Since its opening in 1993, the centre has been the hub of a lively cultural scene that caters for all forms of visual and performing arts, attracting world class performances. Our gala dinner will be no exception when we share in the experiences of some of Australia’s legends told to us by renowned author Mr Peter FitzSimons AM.

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This prosperous and vibrant region has a diverse economy based on:

• A globally competitive coal mining industry, with continuing expansions and developments,

• Traditionally robust and resilient agricultural and horticultural industries, including beef, grain, cotton, grapes, melons and citrus,

• Dynamic small and medium businesses,

• Professional and government sectors, and

• Availability of commercial, industrial and residential land.

Other competitive economic advantages include a growing tourism market, a booming regional airport and a concentration of government facilities and major health and education services.

According to the Central Highlands Development Register (November 2011) there are hundreds of millions of dollars allocated for community infrastructure development; retail and industrial investment; transport and tourism projects; and significant mining expansions. New projects are continually added to the register and this conference will provide valuable updates on the activities and opportunities within the region.

The Central Highlands Region

The Central Highlands is situated in the heart of Central Queensland and extends over an area of 60,000 square kilometres.

Social FunctionsSite TourThe preconference site tour will involve a guided bus tour of the local area including industries, developments and attractions. Learn about the operations of a coal mine, local agriculture operations and observe the growth in the residential, retail and industrial precincts.

Date: Thursday 15 March

Time: Departing at 1:30pm SHARP, returning at 5:00pm

Venue: Central Highlands Development Corporation, Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Showgrounds, Capricorn Highway, Emerald

Dress code: Neat casual with enclosed footwear

Cost: $55 per person

Welcome FunctionCatch up with old friends and meet new ones! Nibbles and drinks provided.

Date: Thursday 15 March

Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm

Venue: Central Highlands Development Corporation, Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Showgrounds, Capricorn Highway, Emerald

Dress code: Smart casual

Cost: $35 per person

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ‘INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE’ BMA Gala DinnerJoin former Wallaby player, radio commentator and bestselling author,

Peter FitzSimons AM for an unforgettable evening. Attendance at the

gala dinner is also open to the public.

Date: Friday 16 March

Time: 6:30 – 11:00pm

Venue: Capella Cultural Centre,

89 Peak Downs Street, Capella

Dress code: Black tie

Cost: $110 per person (open to conference delegates

and the public, includes a three course meal;

canapés and drinks on arrival)

Transportation: A free, scheduled bus service will operate from and to

Emerald. For those wishing to make their own arrangements, Capella is

an easy 30-minute drive from Emerald and parking is available onsite.

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This event is proudly hosted by the Central Highlands Development Corporation and sponsored by BMA.

Speaker Abstracts & Biographies

The following reduced biographies and abstracts are outlined in program order; full biographies and abstracts are available at www.chdc.com.au.

Peter FitzSimons AM

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Peter FitzSimons was named a Member of the Order of Australia in June 2011 for service to literature as a biographer, sports journalist and commentator, and to the community through contributions to conservation, disability care, social welfare and sporting organisations. Peter is a former Wallaby player, radio commentator and the author of several best-selling books, including Kokoda, Tobruk and Batavia and his latest literary offering, Mawson and the Ice Men of the Heroic Age: Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen which tells the tale of Australia's greatest Antarctic adventurer. In 2001 and 2004, Peter was Australia’s biggest selling non-fiction author. He is also the biographer of John Eales, Kim Beazley, war heroine Nancy Wake and magazine queen, Nene King. Peter also boasts an impressive list of interview credits including former US President George Bush, aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, Mother Theresa and football great Diego Maradona. He has interviewed every Australian Prime Minister from Gough Whitlam through to Julia Gillard.

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Adam StevensonDirector, Investment Attraction, Trade and Investment Queensland, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Adam is the Director, Investment Attraction within Trade and Investment Queensland. In this role, Adam keeps abreast of the interests of international and interstate investors in conjunction with overseas market development offices and international trade commissioners. With regional partners, he is building a better knowledge of the capabilities and opportunities that would benefit from investment across the State. Starting his career in the finance sector, Adam moved into government and has worked in many senior executive roles across government in the areas of employment and training, IT, industrial relations and workplace health and safety. Adam managed the initial formation of the Department Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and working with former Director-Generals of this department, has been involved in progressing many important industry issues across many sectors.

Abstract: Real Opportunities: Investment Attraction and Central Queensland

With a burgeoning resource sector, Queensland is on the cusp of a new era. It is the source of approximately 75 per cent of international trade coking coal and a major source of minerals including copper, silver, lead, zinc, gold and bauxite. The development of the gas industry is now providing massive new opportunities. Central Queensland is placed to take full advantage of these and subsequent flow-on investment opportunities across complementary industries and supply chains. Join Adam Stevenson, Director of Investment Attraction, as he discusses Investment Attraction’s role as the primary investment facilitation body of the Queensland Government. Focussing squarely on real investment opportunities for regional Queensland, Adam will provide an overview of Queensland’s investment climate and how the Queensland Government plans to foster growth in our State’s historically strong and emerging industries. To improve the investment climate of regional Queensland, Investment Attraction places a strong emphasis on developing stakeholder knowledge capital, attracting industry clusters and encouraging private-sector infrastructure and transport network development. Adam will detail Investment Attraction’s Queensland Regional Investment Attraction Plan (QRIAP) and other strategies that attract large projects to regional Queensland and improve on the business environment.

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Neil HoyCommunity and Industry Liaison Officer, Mining and Petroleum Operations, Central Region, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Neil brings a range of perspectives to his role as a liaison officer for the Central Region of the DEEDI, Mines, based at Rockhampton. With formal training in chemistry and experience in the mining, sugar, cement and meat processing industries, Neil managed a large revegetation project across the region developing a new method for establishing trees on saline land. He has 20 years in government with a break as a consultant and coordinator of the predecessor of the Fitzroy Basin Association. Government roles included impact assessment, environmental regulation of mining and more recently in his current liaison role involving all aspects of mine life-cycle planning.

Abstract: Overview of Central Queensland Region’s Current and Future Mining Projects and Operations in the Bowen and Galilee Basins 2012-13

There are currently 12 mining projects under construction, four new mines and eight expansions worth about $7.4 billion with advance planning for 12 new mines and six expansions worth another $11.2 billion. Less advanced in planning are 19 new mines and six expansions totalling $13.8 billion. In Central Queensland there are 105 mining operations comprising 50 coal mines, mainly large open-cut with draglines; 25 mineral mines producing limestone, gold and magnesite; and 30 medium to large quarries, directly employing just over 31,000 full time equivalent workers. 22 of these coal mines have commenced production in the past seven years. The global demand, mainly from India and China, is expected to double from 159 million tonnes in 2010 to 300 million tonnes in 2020. Australian exports of steaming coal may rise from 143 Mta to 600 Mta in 2020 as the Galilee Basin production comes on line. The project pipeline for both coal and gas projects commences with exploration on tenures that can be identified using DEEDI’s Interactive Resource and Tenures Maps (IRTM). The holders of tenures can be seen with exploration updates generally available via quarterly reports to the Australian Stock Exchange or by company announcements.

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Greg LaneDeputy Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council

Greg Lane is Deputy Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council and the QRC’s Director of Skills Policy.

He joined the minerals and energy industries’ peak representative body in 2006 from the Queensland Department of Employment and Training where he was Director of Strategic Industry Initiatives. There he was closely involved in a review of TAFE Queensland Mining Services and was responsible for his department’s establishment of Aviation Australia Pty Ltd, now an internationally recognised training centre of excellence for the aviation industry at Brisbane Airport.

Abstract: Decades of Opportunity: Growth Outlook in the Central Highlands

All Queenslanders will benefit from an era of unprecedented growth in the resources sector over the next decade. The Queensland Resources Council’s state-wide Growth Outlook Study reveals 66 projects either under study, committed or under

construction with a combined expenditure to 2020 of $142 billion. If all projects proceed, the value of Queensland’s resources could grow from its current $41 billion a year to $141 billion by 2020-21. The Central Highlands is ideally positioned to reap significant economic and social dividends from a long-term export demand scenario underwritten by the industrialisation and urbanisation of China, India and South East Asia. To fully appreciate what is ahead, compare the growth outlook against the resources sector’s actual contribution to the Central Highlands Local Government Area today. In 2010-11, resources sector companies paid $586 million in wages and salaries to 5,070 direct fulltime employees (excluding contractors). In addition, companies outlaid $1.05 billion in voluntary community contributions and purchases of goods and services from local businesses (including contractors). The total direct and indirect economic contribution from the resources sector in the Central Highlands created $3.4 billion in local output/turnover and is responsible for 16,543 full-time equivalent jobs – or 91 percent of the entire workforce in the region. Statewide, one in eight workers are now employed either directly or indirectly by the resources sector. Communities now benefitting by $3 billion a year in resource royalties paid to the state government could expect to see that dividend rise to more than $7 billion by 2020-21. All this while disturbing just a tiny fraction of the state’s land with mining and gas operations covering just 0.09 percent of Queensland.

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David ScurrSenior Development Manager, Property, Harvey Norman

David Scurr’s involvement in the property industry spans almost 4 decades and covers a range of developments that include traditional shopping centres, industrial buildings, recreational facilities, office buildings and tourism related projects as well as Bulky Goods. His past positions have included such appointments as Associate Director in the old Hooker Corporation responsible for retail and industrial developments and General Manager of Mace Development Corporation, the property arm of Lion Nathan during their entry into the Australian market through the takeover of Bond Brewing, being responsible for the flow on rationalisation, redevelopment and disposal of some of the assets. Prior to joining Harvey Norman some 10 years ago he had been involved in the Bulky Goods Industry for 20 years. Since his initial appointment as Asset Manager, and shortly thereafter Senior Development Manager, he has overseen the growth in the Company’s property portfolio from $700million dollars to almost $2billion.

Abstract: Harvey Norman: Investing in the Central Highlands

On the brink of their entrance into Central Highlands retail, David will discuss why Harvey Norman has chosen Emerald and the Central Highlands. He will highlight their positive experiences and the strategies they have employed to overcome issues. David will also discuss:

• The broader bulky goods market, where it is heading and how it copes with the two speed economy,

• Achieving the balance between regional and local centres and the cannibalisation factor,

• The role of the Bulky Goods Retailers Association,

• Planning issues both state and local, and

• The role of councils in advancing the planning process

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Rob McNamaraManager Project Development, AMCI Investments

Rob McNamara is General Manager Project Development, AMCI Investments Pty Ltd which

is the head Australian company for the global AMCI Group (AMCI) which was founded in 1986. AMCI is a private global mining, investment and trading business operating worldwide in the resources industry. Rob has over 20 years experience in resource management and manufacturing both in Australia and overseas, including seven years at MIM Holdings Limited as General Manager Environment and Operations General Manager European Zinc. Prior to joining AMCI, Rob had four years with BlueScope Steel in Australia and North America.

Abstract: Development of the Galilee Basin: An Opportunity for Collaboration

The Galilee Basin will arguably be the last of the major coal provinces to be developed in Australia. Whilst it has long been recognised that coal occurs in the Galilee Basin, it has been through the efforts of a relatively limited number of exploration and development companies, in particular Hancock Prospecting and AMCI, that the enormous potential of the Galilee Basin is likely to be realised. The Galilee Basin is characterised by a very limited number of proponents. At current ownership levels there are likely to be less than 10 developments in the Galilee Basin. Mining projects will be large, representing the next generation of high volume multi mine developments. This presents a unique opportunity for proponents to collaborate on the necessary regulatory approvals and on development. This collaboration can extend far beyond the traditional areas associated with infrastructure. It can extend into areas as diverse as providing FIFO services from numerous regional locations across the east coast of Queensland, providing infrastructure and support to the local community and undertaking a basin wide approach to mine rehabilitation as well innovative solutions for establishing long term supply chains for the provision of equipment, fuel and goods during both construction and ongoing operations.

Professor John ColeDirector, Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development

Professor John Cole is a leading strategic thinker and adviser in

sustainable development. An early proponent of triple bottom line thinking and sustainability strategy for competitive advantage, since 1983 he has been involved in industry, environment and community and development – variously as a company manager, industry lobbyist, government official and occasional university teacher. Professor Cole is the founding Director of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development at The University of Southern Queensland. Previously he has held roles in the Queensland Government as head of the Office of Clean Energy (2008-09), head of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (2007) Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s non-regulatory divisions, Sustainable Industries and EPA Marketing (1998-2008). He has been an Adjunct Professor in industry, organisational and community sustainability at three leading Queensland universities. In the 1990s he was the founding CEO of the Environment Management Industry Association of Australia (EMIAA) and its export arm, AUSTEMEX.

Abstract: Making the Central Highlands Sustainable

With apologies to Robert Frost and his poem “The Road Not Taken”, let’s for a moment think of the future of the Central Highlands as being a story about two roads which diverge right now. One looks well-trodden and straightforward; the other is less so. It is “wanting of wear” and requiring of the traveller more commitment for successful navigation but with the promise of a more interesting, more fruitful journey. Sometime around 2050, will the people in the Central Highlands look back at the milestones in their region’s development and see a road that has all the hallmarks of sustainable development, boasting healthy, socially resilient communities that are economically competitive and most of all adaptable in a world of continuing change? Or will something have happened with the Central Highlands of tomorrow struggling to avoid the fate of some other mixed rural and resources economies that were unable to diversify or deal with change, sidelined by the exhaustion of their natural and human capital, and loss of their people? In my presentation I will discuss the critical ingredients of envisaging and building sustainable communities and regional economies, arguing the case for innovation, a people and ideas-inclusive approach, and a different way of thinking about regional communities and their future.

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Colin DunneDuaringa and Blackwater Grain Grower and Beef Producer, “Climate Champion” Farmer

Colin, Catherine and their family run a cattle and

farming operation in the Duaringa and Blackwater districts. The cattle operation is made up of seven properties totalling 60,000ha comprising of 12,000ha used for finishing cattle and 48,000ha for breeding. The cattle operation is certified organic with the USDA NOP program. Colin farms 2,200 ha of dryland cultivation along the Mackenzie River. He has a

full zero till, controlled traffic farming system with harvester, sprayer, tractor and planter all on the same wheel tracks for the last 12 years. He grows sorghum, corn, sunflower, wheat, chickpea and mungbeans. Colin represents CQ as a grain grower on the Agforce Grains Board. He is one of 34 farmers from around Australia involved in the Climate Champion Program.

Abstract: Climate Champion Farming: Innovation in the Rural Sector

As a “Climate Champion” farmer, Colin Dunne will discuss climate change and the impacts on grazing properties. He will discuss the improvements in communication between scientists and farmers and how farms are being adapted to meet future challenges.

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ON THE COUCH: Innovative Business Practices in the Central HighlandsPeter FitzSimons joins Rex Vegt and Jon Evans to discuss innovative business practices in operation within the Central Highlands. This will focus on how SMEs can collaborate to build supply chains, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s Local Buying Program and how these practical solutions provide training, employment and economic benefits to local communities.

Jon EvansHead of Production, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance

Jon Evans is Head of Production - Mining at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance. Prior to joining BMA, Jon was Chief Executive Officer at Collahuasi and Chief Operating Officer at Xstrata Copper.

Rex VegtDirector, Australian Industry Engineering and Manufacturing Network

Rex Vegt has 35 years experience in manufacturing management in Australia holding a number of

senior positions. He is currently the General Manager of Atlas Heavy Engineering. Throughout his career, he has worked as a Management Consultant with

Business Change Focus, Manufacturing Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations Manager, Logistics Manager and a Procurement / Purchasing Manager. He is a Fellow of the Corporate Directors Association of Australia (April 2004) and a Councillor for the Queensland branch of the Australian Industry Group. He is also a Director of A.I.E.M. Net. In 2011, he was awarded the Queensland Manufacturing Industry Champion, awarded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland. Rex is also the owner of 6 companies ranging in the engineering, machinery importing / sales / rental, management consultants and construction industries. He also has a keen interest in the training of our youth and apprentices.

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Lisa CafferyDirector, Caffery Consulting

Lisa Caffery is a social performance expert with a career spanning more than 15 years in senior management and

consulting in areas including community engagement, public relations, strategic communications and socio-economic assessments. Lisa has an intimate knowledge of the current workforce accommodation

landscape across Queensland’s mining and energy industries through her experience as a consultant and while working for a global resource company in the Bowen Basin. Conceptualising and implementing smart and savvy strategy is her strong suit and she has developed and executed strategic workforce accommodation solutions for the likes of Rio Tinto Alcan, Wesfarmers and QGC. Prior to starting her consulting firm, Lisa spent two years working at Anglo American as the Community Manager in Middlemount where she managed the company’s extensive accommodation portfolio comprising 700 houses, 1500 person accommodation village, and a caravan park as well as overseeing all accommodation agreements with external service providers such as motels and workers accommodation facilities.

Pat LyonsDirector, Manager Central Queensland (Emerald), Taylor Byrne

Pat Lyons established the Central Queensland Taylor Byrne office in July 2002. He commenced his career with the Valuer General’s

Department working out of the Brisbane, Maryborough and Toowoomba offices before taking the position as District Manager of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources and Mines in Emerald from 1991. He has extensive experience in valuation and land, water and vegetation issues across central and western Queensland. He holds a Certificate in Real Estate Valuation and is an AAPI Certified Practising Valuer.

Abstract: Coal Fields Mining Towns

A presentation on the current market conditions and trends within the major centres of the Central Highlands and Coal Fields. The first part of the presentation will cover sales volumes, statistical analysis including the Annual Change in Capital Growth, Medium Price and number of sales per month for housing, vacant land and units. The presentation will also cover the effect the coal industry is having on the residential market, including the impacts on the rental market and land availability. Pat will be providing an interpretation of factors influencing the statistics. Factors to look for going forward, including building activity, future residential land development and the need for future planning to place more emphasises on a mix of low, medium and high density residential development.

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PANEL: Responses and Strategies for HousingHaving a ‘roof over your head’ is one of the most basic human needs but when a community experiences significant population growth due to economic development, the provision of accommodation becomes far more complex than simply finding a place to catch forty winks. Accommodation availability and affordability is emerging as one of the most pressing social issues facing the Central Highlands in 2012 and beyond. The development of new coal reserves, expansion of existing mines and the commencement of other major infrastructure projects across our region has generated significant demand for accommodation. Whether it is permanent residential housing for rent or purchase; or temporary accommodation for a construction workforce; or transient accommodation for fly-in-fly-out workers; or short stay accommodation for tourists and visitors - the range of demand and supply variables for each of these accommodation categories is endless. Unfortunately there is no one-size-fits-all solution or quick fix available to ease accommodation shortages in the Central Highlands and what has ‘worked in the past’ may not be appropriate now or in the future. Demand and supply factors are complicated and depend on a wide array of variables. Facilitated by Lisa Caffery, the panel discussion will explore the key issues in identifying and responding to the accommodation needs throughout the Central Highlands and what measures are being developed and implemented to accommodate growth in our region.

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Vincent CosgroveHead of External Affairs, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance

Vincent Cosgrove is the Head of External Affairs at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

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PANEL: Responses and Strategies for Housing cont’

Samantha FaintPrincipal Advisor Community, Bowen Basin, Rio Tinto

Samantha Faint joined Rio Tinto as the Clermont region Community Relations Specialist in

2007 and now holds the role of Principle Advisor Community Bowen Basin Rio Tinto Coal Australia. Prior to joining Rio Tinto, Samantha worked in community

health with a diverse portfolio including direct patient care, Aboriginal health, and developing and implementing initiatives that addressed a wide range of chronic disease and national health priorities. With over 20 years experience working with communities, and a winner of the 2006 SmartState Smart Women Award, Samantha is widely sought as an expert in her field across the region. She is recognised for her strong strategic focus, her ability to facilitate and guide groups to achieve their visions, her skill in engaging, linking and partnering with individuals, government bodies, groups and organisations to create win-win situations that result in practical long term sustainable benefit to whole communities and regions.

Cr Peter MaguireMayor, Central Highlands Regional Council

Councillor Peter Maguire is Mayor of the Central Highlands Regional Council.

Councillor Maguire has also been a partner in a

family owned and operated travel agency since

1977 and has previously worked in a family owned

and operated stock, station and real estate agency.

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Highlands Development Organisation, the Central

Highlands Isaac Regional Road Group, Nogoa River

Flood Plain Board and the Central Highlands Regional

Council Local Disaster Management Group.

Cr Cedric MarshallMayor, Isaac Regional Council

Councillor Cedric Marshall is Isaac Regional Council’s inaugural Mayor.

His local government career began in 1991 as a Councillor for Broadsound Shire and he became Mayor of the shire in 2003. Councillor Marshall is currently the President of the Central Queensland Local Government Association (CQLGA), a foundation member of the Road Transport Hall of Fame in the Northern Territory and an Honorary Member of the 56 Torch Bearers Association Incorporated.

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Paul HoffmannVice President Engineering and Project Delivery, QR National

Paul Hoffmann is the Vice President for Engineering and Project Delivery, QR National. Paul is an

experienced manager with a broad experience in all aspects of a railway. During a 27 year career he has undertaken various roles, primarily related to the construction and maintenance of railways both within Australia and overseas. Engineering and Project Delivery role is to provide infrastructure capital expansion and asset maintenance services for the Central Queensland Heavy Haul railway network. It also provides specialised railway product and product execution services to a range of external

companies and organisations. Presently the value of the capital expansion projects is in excess of several billion dollars to meet the high demand for Queensland coal expansion. The group also provide asset maintenance of 2300 track kilometres and associated facilities. Paul’s experience includes business group leadership, project management and asset maintenance.

Abstract: Building Rail Links from Queensland to the World

QR National is a world leader in heavy-haul rail, linking Queensland mines to the world through projects such as the Goonyella to Abbot Point Expansion Project and the Wiggins Island Rail Project. With a renewed focus on delivering a fully integrated rail service, opportunities are also growing in the Galilee Basin for rail expansion. Paul Hoffmann will discuss new and existing projects currently under consideration by QR National.

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Peter KenyonFounder and Director, Bank of I.D.E.A.S.

Peter is founder and director of Bank of I.D.E.A.S. which incorporates The Centre for Small Town Development. Peter Kenyon is a social

capitalist and community enthusiast. Over the last two decades he has worked with over 1000 communities throughout Australia and overseas seeking to facilitate fresh and creative ways that stimulate community and economic renewal. He is motivated by the desire to create healthy, caring, inclusive, sustainable and enterprising communities and local economies. Peter is convinced that one cannot develop communities from the top down or from the outside in. It requires communities to build from the inside out, and for their residents to invest themselves, ideas, assets and resources in the process. Peter created the Bank of I.D.E.A.S (Initiatives for the Development of Enterprising Action and Strategies) to promote such a paradigm shift and assist with the necessary facilitation, ideas and skills. Peter’s consulting work has resulted in assignments in 53 countries and all states of Australia.

In 2003, Peter was awarded a Centenary of Federation medal for services to ‘Community Development in Rural Australia’. From 2004, Peter has spent part of each year working in a range of Middle East and North African countries assisting with the development of national youth policies and strategies.

Abstract: Building Healthy, Connected and Sustainable Communities and Local Economies (Part 1 and 2)

Peter Kenyon, as a community enthusiast and social capitalist will demystify through stories and illustrations what constitutes ‘healthy, connected and sustainable’, and what behaviours, actions and mindsets create and maintain such communities and economies. His presentation will highlight four critical and foundation factors, namely:

• A culture of hope, possibility and passion

• Idea, asset and opportunity obsession

• Relationships, engagement, connections and collaboration

• Leadership and its continuous development

“The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination and resources of its people” (Ernesto Sirolli, Enterprise Facilitator).

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Rachelle HobbsProjects Director and Company Director, Generate PR

Rachelle has worked as a communications specialist for over ten years within a number of varied

sectors including local government, mining, heavy industry, consulting and education. Rachelle has held senior roles within local government and consulting firms, notably working through local government amalgamations in Rockhampton Region leading community consultation and image and branding subcommittees. Rachelle’s extensive experience includes: community engagement and consultation; image and corporate identity development; communication planning and media liaison; marketing communication; technical copywriting; and community consultation.

Abstract: Creating Brand Awareness

One of the biggest problems Marketers face is people trying to sell their businesses by promoting the tools in their toolkit – instead of the solution that they provide.

In order for people to choose your business over another – they need to know what it is that you can achieve for them. What solution it is that you provide.

A visit to a dentist isn’t about the XF60 Drill-PRO in the tool-box or the Super Chair Deluxe that you’ll be sitting in. It’s about fixing a sore tooth or making your smile “brighter” or “straighter”. These are the solutions.

The tools are important (your services, your equipment) as they actually deliver your solution but they don’t differentiate your business and they don’t communicate to your market what it is that you can actually do for them.

This presentation will help you to build a better understanding of how to identify and communicate your brand values and core business ‘solution’ to make you stand out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Cr Paul Bell AMPresident, Local Government Association of Queensland

With 24 years continuous service as a Councillor, including nine years as

Mayor, Cr Bell has extensive experience in all aspects of Local democracy. Cr Bell is currently Deputy Mayor of the Central Highlands Regional Council and President of the Queensland Local Government Association. Cr Bell is a Director of the Queensland Local Government Superannuation Board and past president and board member of the Australian Local Government Association since 2000. Cr Bell’s service to Local Government saw him appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2005 Australia Day honours.

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Q&A: Local Government Responses and StrategiesTimes of great change come with both great opportunities and great challenges. The resources boom has provided unprecedented opportunities for the nation’s economy as well as many households and businesses. However, with this prosperity often is an increased cost of living, pressure on infrastructure and services and a strain on non-resource sector employees and businesses. Local government plays a huge role in managing this change to ensure a sustainable, balanced future. This session welcomes Cr Paul Bell AM, representing a Queensland perspective; Penelope-Jane Fry, representing Central Queensland and Cr Kerry Hayes, representing the Central Highlands. Each will briefly discuss the responses and strategies employed within their represented area.

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Penelope-Jane FryReform Counsel, Central Queensland Local Government Authority

Penelope is the founder of the Regional Economic Statistics consultancy, Reform Counsel at the Central Queensland Local Government Association, and Senior Associate (Regional Strategy) for Flinders Group. Previously an Executive at Infrastructure Australia, she has served in all three levels of government, the UN, and in venture capital. With academic training in planning, science, and economics, combined with school of hard knocks experience, Penelope specialises in coalition building for reform and investment planning.

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Neil McPhillipsDirector, Starfire Solutions

Neil McPhillips is recognised for his efforts in regional development in a number of communities throughout

Australia. He has an extremely diverse background in business and industry. Neil has worked for governments, achieved CEO level of major companies,

owned and operated a number of successful businesses and works one-on-one with business people in developing their business and in developing themselves as business leaders. He is very passionate about regional communities and has assisted many regions to move forward in a sustainable manner ensuring quality of life is maintained. Neil is an advocate for ‘community engagement’ principles; is recognised for his networking and facilitation skills and is often requested to speak on issues of economic development and business and industry development and change. Neil has been nationally and internationally awarded for his work in Regional Development and Community Sustainable Futures.

Cr Kerry HayesCouncillor, Central Highlands Regional Council

Kerry has been involved with Local Government for several years, and is currently a Councillor on the Central Highlands Regional Council. As a livestock and property agent, Kerry has gained valuable knowledge about land uses and natural resources in the area. Kerry is also a Director for the Emerald Land and Cattle Company.

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Bill NoyePartner, Private Enterprise, KPMG

Bill is a partner in KPMG’s Private Enterprise division, which specialises in providing advisory services to private companies, family businesses, local subsidiaries of overseas

companies, new and expanding businesses and professional partnerships. He has over 25 years experience in advising Middle Market clients in a broad range of industries and has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the unique characteristics and issues affecting this sector.

Abstract: Strategic Business Planning

There comes a time in the life of many businesses when owners and managers need to stand back and consider where the business is going and how it’s going to get there. It’s an issue that often arises during a period of sustained business growth. How can this growth be leveraged to produce continuing prosperity?

It’s a question that typically confronts businesses in Australia’s burgeoning mining services and private sector, that exciting place where so many medium-sized, growth –oriented private and family businesses are located. Indeed, it’s this sector that drives much of our economic growth and innovation. However knowing what needs to be done is one thing, finding the time and resources to actually do it is another.

Peter McDuffDirector Training, CQ Region, Department of Education and Training

Peter McDuff is the Director of Training,

Central Queensland Region Department of Education and Training. In this role Peter is responsible for Training Queensland’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship services, working with industry and VET stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a quality training system across the Region. Peter is also responsible for the Skilling Solutions Queensland’s initiative offering free interview and referrals to provide an indicative recognition of prior learning (RPL) service to help Queenslanders acquire gap training and attain vocation education and training qualifications. Peter has lived and worked in Central Queensland for over 25 years.

Abstract: Workforce Development Strategies in the Central Highlands

Peter will discuss the demand, capability and innovative responses employed by communities and regions in regard to workforce development strategies in the Central Highlands. He will discuss in detail the Strategic Investment Fund including collaborative partnerships established. The Queensland Government announced the SIF as part of the formation of Skills Queensland to:

• Facilitate strategic responses to emerging skills needs and areas of VET market failure,

• Develop collaborative and innovative initiatives that address priority skills development issues, and

• Support improved workforce planning at an enterprise, regional and industry level

The fund will provide up to $50 million of funding per year to provide industry and enterprises with the capacity to directly influence where public funding for skills and workforce development is invested, as well as to shape the nature of the strategies implemented. Through the SIF, Skills Queensland will partner with key enterprises, industry sectors and regional supply chains to address priority skills needs and local demand for skilled labour in areas that are critical to the continued development of Queensland’s economy.

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General Information

Delegate AccessFor security and access purposes, delegates are required to wear their name badge for the duration of the conference. Name badges are not required for the gala dinner, as tickets have been provided.

Intention to PhotographPhotographs will be taken during the conference and at the gala dinner. These will be reproduced and distributed for promotional purposes. Please inform our photographers if you do not wish to be included in photographs.

Name Tags Designed and Produced by Semita House (Central Family Support)In keeping with the conference theme of Investing in our Future the artists of Semita House have designed and produced delegate name tags. Based in Emerald, Semita House provides community access programs for people with disabilities in the Central Highlands. The organisation is committed to providing innovative and meaningful support services to add value to people’s lives living with a disability.

Feedback via TextText your feedback to 0413 880 367... we look forward to hearing your comments throughout the conference and dinner!

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Conference Program

Thursday 15 March

Start Time Program Activity

12:00pm Early Registration Central Highlands Development Corporation, Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Showgrounds, Capricorn Highway, Emerald

1:30pm Site Tour Departing Central Highlands Development Corporation, Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Showgrounds, Capricorn Highway, Emerald

5:30pm Welcome Function Central Highlands Development Corporation, Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Showgrounds, Capricorn Highway, Emerald

7:00pm Day Concludes

Friday 16 March

Start Time Program Activity

8:00am Registration with Arrival Tea and Coffee Harvest Life Christian Church, 9 – 11 Gladstone Street (cnr Roberts Street), Emerald

8:45am Conference MC Introductory Remarks Peter FitzSimons AM

9:00am Official WelcomePeter Maguire, Chair, Central Highlands Development Corporation Board and Mayor, Central Highlands Regional Council

9:10am Real Opportunities: Investment Attraction and Central Queensland Adam Stevenson, Director, Investment Attraction, Trade and Investment Queensland, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

9:40am Overview of Central Queensland Region’s Current and Future Mining Projects and Operations in the Bowen and Galilee Basins 2012-13Neil Hoy, Community and Industry Liaison Officer, Mining and Petroleum Operations, Central Region, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

10:10am A Presentation from our Gold Sponsor Rod Bridges, Executive General Manager, Wesfarmers Curragh

10:15am MORNING TEA: SPONSORED BY WESFARMERS CURRAGH

10:45am Decades of Opportunity: Growth Outlook in Central HighlandsGreg Lane, Deputy Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council

11:10am Harvey Norman: Investing in the Central HighlandsDavid Scurr, Senior Development Manager, Property, Harvey Norman

11:35am Development of the Galilee Basin: An Opportunity for CollaborationRob McNamara, General Manager - Project Development, AMCI Investments

12:00pm LUNCH

1:00pm Making the Central Highlands SustainableProfessor John Cole, Director, Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development

1:25pm Climate Champion Farming: Innovation in the Rural Sector Colin Dunne, Duaringa and Blackwater Grain Grower and Beef Producer, “Climate Champion” Farmer

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Friday 16 March (continued)Start Time Program Activity

1:50pm ON THE COUCH: Innovative Business Practices in the Central Highlands Jon Evans, Head of Production, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Rex Vegt, Director, Australian Industry Engineering and Manufacturing Network INTERVIEWED by Peter FitzSimons AM

2:25pm A Presentation from our Gold SponsorKerry Hayes, Director, Emerald Land and Cattle Company Bill Lambert, Managing Director, Portfolio Projects

2:30pm AFTERNOON TEA: SPONSORED BY EMERALD LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY AND PORTFOLIO PROJECTS

3:00pm Coal Fields Mining TownsPat Lyons, Director, Manager Central Queensland, Taylor Byrne

3:25pm PANEL: Responses and Strategies for HousingVincent Cosgrove, Head of External Affairs, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Samantha Faint, Principal Advisor Community, Bowen Basin, Rio Tinto Cr Peter Maguire, Mayor, Central Highlands Regional Council Cr Cedric Marshall, Mayor, Isaac Regional Council FACILITATED by Lisa Caffery, Director, Caffery Consulting

4:15pm Day Concludes

6:30pm Central Highlands ‘Investing in our Future’ BMA Gala Dinner with special guest speaker, Peter FitzSimons AM Capella Cultural Centre, 89 Peak Downs Street, Capella

11:00pm Gala Dinner Concludes

Saturday 17 March

Start Time Program Activity

8:30am Arrival Tea and CoffeeHarvest Life Christian Church, 9 – 11 Gladstone Street (cnr Roberts Street), Emerald

9:00am Conference MC Introductory Remarks Peter FitzSimons AM

9:15am Building Rail Links from Queensland to the World Paul Hoffmann, Vice President Engineering and Project Delivery, QR National

9:40am Building Healthy, Connected and Sustainable Communities and Local Economies (Part 1) Peter Kenyon, Founder and Director, Bank of I.D.E.A.S.

10:05am Creating Brand Awareness Rachelle Hobbs, Projects Director and Company Director, Generate PR

10:30am MORNING TEA

11:00am Q&A: Local Government Responses and Strategies Cr Paul Bell AM, President, Local Government Association of Queensland Penelope-Jane Fry, Central Queensland Local Government Association Cr Kerry Hayes, Councillor, Central Highlands Regional Council FACILITATED by Neil McPhillips, Director, Starfire Solutions

11:50am Strategic Business PlanningBill Noye, Partner, Private Enterprise, KPMG

12:15pm Building Healthy, Connected and Sustainable Communities and Local Economies (Part 2) Peter Kenyon, Founder and Director, Bank of I.D.E.A.S.

12:40pm Workforce Development Strategies in the Central Highlands Peter McDuff, Director Training, CQ Region, Department of Education and Training

1:05pm Conference Close Sandra Hobbs, General Manager, Central Highlands Development Corporation

1:15pm Day Concludes

For more information contact:Central Highlands Development Corporation Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Showgrounds

PO Box 1425, Emerald Qld 4720

Email: enquiries@chdc.com.au Phone: 07 4982 4386

www.chdc.com.au

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