report to parliament trade mission to united states of america · venue: grand torino private...

Report to Parliament

Trade Mission to United States of

America

17 – 25 June 2017

The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP

Premier of Queensland and Minister

for the Arts

2

Table of Contents Program............................................................................................................................................... 3

Official Party Members ..................................................................................................................... 12

Queensland BIO Delegation .............................................................................................................. 13

QUT Alumni Dinner ........................................................................................................................... 18

QUT Biotechnology Luncheon: Pre-Meeting .................................................................................... 20

QUT Biotechnology Luncheon ..................................................................................................... 21

Queensland Biofutures Industry Roundtable ................................................................................... 25

Queensland VIP Welcome Reception ............................................................................................... 27

Life Sciences Queensland Business Breakfast ................................................................................... 35

Meeting with Amyris Inc ................................................................................................................... 37

JLABS Site Visit .................................................................................................................................. 38

Meeting with United States Department of the Navy ...................................................................... 40

Visit to the Australian Pavilion .......................................................................................................... 41

Meeting and site visit to Tesla Gigafactory ....................................................................................... 42

Meeting with Fulcrum BioEnergy ..................................................................................................... 43

Queensland-Nevada Water Challenges Roundtable ........................................................................ 44

Queensland-Nevada Partnership Reception ..................................................................................... 45

Meeting with Governor of Nevada ................................................................................................... 48

Roundtable with Nevada Mining Association ................................................................................... 49

Meeting with University of Nevada, Reno ........................................................................................ 51

Meeting with Sony Columbia Pictures .............................................................................................. 52

Meeting with Sony Television ........................................................................................................... 53

Meeting with Lakeshore Entertainment ........................................................................................... 54

Meeting with ABC Studios International and Hoodlum .................................................................... 55

Queensland Partners Reception ....................................................................................................... 56

Dinner with Walt Disney Executives ................................................................................................. 59

Meeting with Netflix ......................................................................................................................... 60

Meeting with RATPAC ....................................................................................................................... 61

Media ................................................................................................................................................ 62

3

Program

Trade and Investment Mission to the United States of America by the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier and Minister for the Arts

17 – 25 June 2017

Time in bold indicates local time Time in normal font indicates Brisbane time

Time Differences

San Diego 17 hours behind Brisbane Reno 17 hours behind Brisbane Los Angeles 17 hours behind Brisbane

Saturday 17 June 2017 – Brisbane / Los Angeles / San Diego

8:30am Check in at Brisbane International Airport

10:20am Depart Brisbane for Los Angeles Qantas Flight No QF15 Flight time: 12hrs 40mins

6:00am 11:00pm

Arrive Los Angeles Layover time: 2hrs 25mins

8:25am 1:25am (Sun)

Depart Los Angeles for San Diego Delta Airlines Flight DL5840 Flight time: 1hr 8mins

9:33am 3:33am (Sun)

Arrive San Diego

am pm

Transfer to hotel Travel time: 30mins (dependent on traffic)

am pm

Check in at The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego 92101

Refresh and Brisbane Liaison Time

5:50pm 10:50am (Sun)

Travel to Dinner Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

6:00pm for 6:30pm start – 9:00pm 11:00am for 11:30am start – 1:00pm (Sun)

QUT Alumni Dinner Venue: Grand Torino Private Dining Room, Bice Ristorante, 425 Island Avenue (Cnr 4th Avenue), San Diego 92101

9:00pm 1:00pm (Sun)

Return to hotel Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

overnight

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4

Sunday 18 June 2017 – San Diego

am am

Breakfast – own arrangements

10:55am 3:55am (Mon)

Walk to first meeting Travel time: 5mins

11:00am - 11:30am 4:00am – 4:30am (Mon)

Briefing with Trade and Investment Commissioner – David Camerlengo Venue: Sierra A Room, 2nd Floor, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego 92101

11:30am 4:30am (Mon)

Walk to next meeting

11:30am – 12:00noon 4:30am – 5:00am (Mon)

Pre-lunch meeting with QUT and lunch keynote speaker Melinda Richter, Global Head, JLabs, Johnson and Johnston Innovation Venue: Imperial Room, 2nd Floor, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego 92101

Move into Luncheon

12:00noon – 2:30pm 5:00am – 7:00am (Mon)

QUT Biotechnology Luncheon Venue: California Ballroom A, 2nd Floor, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego 92101

2:30pm – 2:45pm 7:00am – 7:45am (Mon)


2:45pm – 4:15pm 7:45am – 9:15am (Mon)

Queensland Biofutures Roundtable Venue: Harbor Room, 3rd Floor, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego 92101

4:15pm – 5:45pm 9:15am – 10:45am (Mon)

Refresh

5:45pm – 6:00pm 10:45am – 11:00am (Mon)

Depart Hotel for Reception Travel time: 15mins (dependent on traffic)

6:00pm for 6:30pm start – 8:30pm 11:00am for 11:30am start – 1:30pm (Mon)

Queensland VIP Welcome Reception Venue: Bayside Pavilion, San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina, 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101

5

Sunday 18 June 2017 – San Diego

8:30pm 1:30pm (Mon)

Return to Hotel Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

pm pm

Dinner – own arrangements

overnight

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Monday 19 June 2017 – San Diego / Reno

6:45am 11:45pm (Mon)

Depart for breakfast Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

7:00am – 8:30am 12:00am – 1:30am (Tues)

LSQ Business Breakfast Venue: The University Club Atop Symphony Towers, Suite 3400, 750 B Street, San Diego 92101

8:30am – 9:00am 1:30am – 2:00am (Tues)

Meeting with Amyris Inc. – John Melo, Chief Executive Officer Venue: 1896 Board Room, The University Club Atop Symphony Towers, Suite 3400, 750 B Street, San Diego 92101

Refresh

9:15am 2:15am (Tues)

Travel to next meeting Travel time: 45mins (dependent on traffic)

10:00am – 11:00am 3:00am – 4:00am (Tues)

Meeting with Johnson & Johnson JLabs including tour Venue: 3210 Merryfield Row, San Diego 92121

11:00am 4:00am (Tues)


11:45am – 1:15pm 4:45am – 6:15am (Tues)

Site visit & meeting US Navy – James Caley Venue: San Diego Naval Base

1:15pm – 1:45pm 6:15am – 6:45am (Tues)


1:45pm – 3:15pm 6:45pm – 8:15am (Tues)

Lunch – own arrangements Refresh and Brisbane Liaison time

3:15pm 8:15am (Tues)


6

Monday 19 June 2017 – San Diego / Reno

3:30pm – 4:30pm 8:30am – 9:30am (Tues)

Visit the Australian Pavilion at BIO2017 Venue: San Diego Convention Centre, 111 W Harbour Dr, San Diego 92101

4:30pm 9:30am (Tues)

Travel to San Diego Airport Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)

5:05pm 10:05am (Tues)

Arrive San Diego Airport

6:05pm 11:05am (Tues)

Depart San Diego for Reno Southwest Airlines Flight 925 Flight time: 1hr 25mins

7:30pm 12:30pm (Tues)

Arrive Reno

Transfer to hotel Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)

Arrive and check in at Whitney Peak Hotel 255 N Virginia Street, Reno 89501


Overnight Whitney Peak Hotel

Tuesday 20 June 2017 – Reno


9:30am 2:30am (Wed)

Travel to meeting Travel time: 30mins (dependent on traffic)

10:00am – 11:30am 3:00am - 4:30am (Wed)

Meeting and site visit to Tesla Gigafactory Venue: 1 Electric Avenue, Sparks 89434

11:30am 4:30am (Wed)


12:00noon – 12:45pm 5:00am – 5:45am (Wed)

Meeting/Site visit - Fulcrum BioEnergy Venue: 350 Saddle Court, Sparks 89434

7

Tuesday 20 June 2017 – Reno

12:45pm – 1:15pm 5:45am – 6:15am (Wed)


1:15pm – 3:15pm 6:15am – 8:15am (Wed)

Lunch and Refresh and Brisbane Liaison Time

3:15pm 8:15am (Wed)

Depart hotel for next meeting Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

3:30pm – 4:15pm 8:30am – 9:15am (Wed)

Queensland – Nevada Water Challenges Roundtable Venue: Nevada Mining Association Office, Suite 300, 201 W Liberty St, Reno 89501

4:15pm – 4:30pm 9:15am – 9:30am (Wed)

Briefing and plant tour – Hydrus Tech and Caterpillar Venue: Outside of the Nevada Mining Association Office, 201 W Liberty St, Reno 89501

4:30pm – 4:35pm 9:30am – 9:35am (Wed)

Walk to next meeting Travel time: 5mins

4:35pm 9:35am (Wed)

Refresh Venue: Founders Room, 3rd Floor, Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St, Reno 89501

5:00pm – 6:30pm 10:00am – 11:30am (Wed)

Queensland-Nevada Partnership Reception Venue: Grand Hall - Atrium, Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St, Reno 89501

6:30pm 11:30am (Wed)

Return to Whitney Park Hotel Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

6:40pm 11:40am (Wed)



Overnight Whitney Peak Hotel

8

Wednesday 21 June 2017 – Reno / Los Angeles


9:00am – 9:45am 2:00am – 2:45am (Thurs)

Depart hotel for meeting Travel time: 45mins (dependent on traffic)

10:00am – 11:00am 3:00am – 4:00am (Thurs)

Meeting with Governor Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada Venue: State Capitol Building, 101 N Carson St No1, Carson City 89701

11:00am 4:00am (Thurs)

Travel to lunch Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

11:30am – 1:00pm 4:30am – 6:00am (Thurs)

Luncheon Roundtable with Nevada Mining Association Venue: Nevada Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain St, Carson City 89703

1:00pm – 2:30pm 6:00am – 7:30am (Thurs)

Travel back to Reno Travel time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (dependent on traffic)

2:45pm – 4:00pm 7:45am – 9:00am (Thurs)

University of Nevada and QUT Venue: Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno 89501

4:00pm – 4:15pm 9:00am – 9:15am (Thurs)

Travel to Hotel Travel time: 10mins (dependent on traffic)

4:15pm – 5:20pm 8:15am – 10:20am (Thurs)

Brisbane Liaison Time and Refresh

5:20pm 10:20am (Thurs)

Travel to Reno Airport Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)


Arrive Reno Airport


Depart Reno for Los Angeles American Airlines Flight AA6078 Flight time: 1hr 54mins

8:34pm 1:34pm (Thurs)

Arrive Los Angeles

9

Wednesday 21 June 2017 – Reno / Los Angeles

Transfer to Sunset Tower Hotel Travel time: 1hr (dependent on traffic)

Arrive and check in at Sunset Tower Hotel 8358 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood 90069


Overnight Sunset Tower Hotel

Thursday 22 June 2017 – Los Angeles

8:00am – 9:00am 1:00am – 2:00am (Fri)

Screen Queensland briefing Venue: Terrace Restaurant, Sunset Tower Hotel

Refresh

10:45am 3:45am (Fri)

Travel to meeting Travel time: 30mins (dependent on traffic)

11:15am – 12:00noon 4:15am – 5:00am (Fri)

Meeting with Sony Columbia Venue: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City 90232

12:00noon – 1:00pm 5:00am – 6:00am (Fri)

Meeting with Sony TV Venue: Jack Cohn 115, SONY Lot, 10332 Culver Blvd, Culver City 90232


1:15pm – 2:15pm 6:15am – 7:15am (Fri)

Lunch meeting with Lakeshore Entertainment Venue: 9268 West 3rd Street, Beverly Hills 90210

2:15pm 7:15am (Fri)

Return to Hotel Travel time: 30mins (dependent on traffic)

3:00pm – 4:00pm 8:00am – 9:30am (Fri)

Meeting with ABC International and Hoodlum Venue: Terrace Room, Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood 90069

4:00pm – 6:25pm 9:30am – 11:25am (Fri)

Brisbane Liaison Time and Refresh

10

Thursday 22 June 2017 – Los Angeles

6:25pm 11:25am (Fri)

Walk to reception

6:30pm – 8:30pm 11:30am – 1:30pm (Fri)

Queensland Partners Reception Venue: Terrace Room, Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood 90069

8:40pm 1:45pm (Fri)

Travel to dinner Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)

8:30pm 1:30pm (Fri)

Dinner with Disney Venue: Soho House, 9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 90069


Overnight Sunset Tower Hotel

Friday 23 June 2017 – Los Angeles


9:30am 2:30am (Sat)

Depart hotel for meeting Travel time: 30mins (dependent on traffic)

10:00am – 11:00am 3:00am – 4:00am (Sat)

Meeting with Netflix Venue: 1455 North Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 90028

11:00am 4:00am (Sat)


11:30am – 12:30pm 4:30am – 5:30am (Sat)

Meeting with Ratpac Venue: Bldg 95, 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank 91522

12:30pm – 1:10pm 5:30am – 6:10am (Sat)

Return to Sunset Tower Hotel Travel time: 40mins (dependent on traffic)

1:10pm – 2:00pm 8:15am – 9:00pm (Sat)

Lunch – own arrangements

11

Friday 23 June 2017 – Los Angeles

2:00pm – 3:00pm 9:00am – 10:00pm (Sat)

Brisbane Liaison Time

Refresh


8:00pm – 9:30pm 1:00pm – 2:30pm (Sat)

Depart hotel for airport Travel time: 1hr 30mins (dependent on traffic)

9:30pm 2:30pm (Sat)

Arrive Los Angeles International Airport

11:20pm 4:20pm (Sat)

Depart Los Angeles for Brisbane Qantas Airlines Flight QF16 Travel time: 13hrs 50mins

Overnight In transit

Saturday 24 June 2017 – In transit

All day In transit

Sunday 25 June 2017 - Brisbane

6:10am Arrive Brisbane International Airport

12

Official Party Members

The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP

Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts

Ms Tess Bishop Deputy Director-General, Strategy and Engagement, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Mr Peter Nibbs Director - Policy Office of the Premier

Mr Kerryn Manifold Deputy Director – Government Media Unit, Office of the Premier

Ms Emily Kerekes A/Manager, Protocol Queensland, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Senior Constable Matthew Osborn Queensland Police Service

Trade and Investment Queensland

Mr David Camerlengo Commissioner, Trade and Investment Queensland

Mr Javier Jativa Deputy Commissioner, Trade and Investment Queensland

Media

Ms Sarah Vogler Courier Mail

13

Queensland BIO Delegation

Name Organisation

The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business

Dr Mark Adams Postdoctoral Research Fellow Queensland University of Technology

Dr Victor Argaet Partner, Patent Attorney Davies Collison Cave

Dr Mark Ashton Executive Director, Intellectual Property Commercialisation Uniquest Pty Ltd

Ms Jennifer Barker Partner EY

Mr Will Barton Entertainer

Dr Craig Belcher Senior Director, Commercial Engagement - Health Uniquest Pty Ltd

Ms Clare Blain Operations Manager Life Sciences Queensland

Ms Roberta Bozzoli Partner Thomson Geer

Councillor Matt Burnett Mayor Gladstone Regional Council

Mr Ben Callaghan Research Partnerships Manager The University of Queensland

Prof Peter Coaldrake Vice Chancellor Queensland University of Technology

Ms Jo Cochran Manager Strategic Partnerships Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct

Prof Michael Collins Professor, School of Optometry, Faculty of Health Queensland University of Technology

Mr Tony Conaghan Senior Partner, Life Sciences Thompson Geer

Mr John Cotter Director, Corporate Services Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Dr Chris Davis General Manager, Institute for Glycomics Griffith University

Ms Lisa Deveraux Licensing and Commercialisation Manager CSIRO, The University of Queensland

Ms Tertia Dex Director, Project Management Patheon

Ms Cara Dickman Marketing Coordinator Davies Collison Cave

Ms Lea Diffey Executive Director, Science Development Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Ms Diane Dixon Project Director, GC Health & Knowledge Project Office Griffith University

14

Name Organisation

Mr Ujjwal Dua Business and Engagement Manager, Griffith Enterprise Griffith University

Dr Patrick Dwyer Commercialisation Manager, qutbluebox Queensland University of Technology

Dr Philip Ellery Research Development Manager, Office for Research, Griffith University

Ms Anna Feros Partner Dibbs Barker

Mrs Simone Garske Executive Director, Alumni and Development Queensland University of Technology

Dr Nagaraj Gopisetty

Business Development & Commercialisation Manager Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Prof Lyn Griffiths Executive Director, Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation Queensland University of Technology

Prof Mark Harvey Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation University of Southern Queensland

Prof Robert Henry Director, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation The University of Queensland

Ms Kylie Higgins Executive Officer Griffith Enterprise

Dr Denise Hodge General Manager, qutbluebox Queensland University of Technology

Mr Dallas Hunter Group Manager - Property Development FKG

Mr Craig Hurren Global Health of Business Development Q-Pharm Pty Limited

Mr Prasad Kaparaju Senior Lecturer, Griffith School of Engineering Griffith University

Mr John Kelly Deputy Director (Strategic); Queensland Brain Institute The University of Queensland

Prof Helen Klaebe Dean, Research and Research Training Queensland University of Technology

Mr Stewart MacIntyre Director, Science Capability, Engagement and Collaboration, Science Development Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Dr Bhanu Manickavasagam Business Development Manager The University of Queensland

Prof Jennifer L Martin Professor, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery Griffith University

Mr Nicholas Mathiou Director, Griffith Enterprise Griffith University

Mr Michael McArdle Director, Office of Research Queensland University of Technology

Mr Cameron McDonald Research & Development Lead, SEEDbox QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

15

Name Organisation

Dr Robert McLachlan Business Development Executive QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Mr Tim McLennan Chief Executive Officer, qutbluebox Queensland University of Technology

Dr Jamie Merrick Director-General Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Ms Mia Midena Business Development Analyst QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Prof Suzanne Miller Queensland Chief Scientist Queensland Government

Prof Neena Mitter Professional Research Fellow QAAFI

Prof Carolyn Mountford Chief Executive Officer and Director of Research Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Prof Sarah Mountford-Bunn Daughter of Carolyn Mountford Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Prof Sagadevan Mundree

Director, Centre for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities Queensland University of Technology

Mr Russell Neal Managing Director Clinical Network Services (CNS) Pty Ltd

Mr Nicholas Ng Partner Deloitte Private

Ms Tamlyn O'Connor Relationships and Operations Manager Johnson & Johnson Innovation Partnering Office @ QUT Queensland University of Technology

Prof Ian O'Connor AC Vice Chancellor & President Griffith University

Assoc Prof Ian O'Hara Prinicipal Research Fellow Queensland University of Technology

Prof Ned Pankhurst Senior Deputy Chancellor Griffith University

Dr Sean Parsons Managing Director Ellume Pty Ltd

Dr Johnathon Peake QUT Biomedical Sciences Queensland University of Technology

Mr Mario Pennisi Chief Executive Officer Life Sciences Queensland

Mrs Deidre Perkins Chief Executive Officer Perkins Resources Pty Limited

Mr Greg Pratt Partner, Global Investment and Innovation Incentives Deloitte

Dr Erin Rayment Director (Office of Research Development) University of Southern Queensland

Mr Garry Redlich Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Implicit Bioscience Ltd

Mr Tim Rose Managing Director Southern Oil Refining Pty Ltd

16

Name Organisation

Mr Max Rossetto Head, Business Development Q-Pharm Pty Ltd

Prof Alan Rowan Director Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) The University of Queensland

Prof Pankaj Sah Director, Queensland Brain Institute The University of Queensland

Dr Goslik Schepers Head, Business Development QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Prof Louis Schofield Director, Australian Institute of Tropical Medicine James Cook University

Ms Rachel Sciascia Special Councel Dibbs Barker

Prof Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Commercialisation) Queensland University of Technology

Ms Alita Singer Principal Trade and Investment Officer Trade and Investment Queensland

Prof Mark Smythe Vice President of Technology Protagonist

Mr Mohan Sridhar Innovation & Commercialisation Associate James Cook University

Mr Deon Strydom Head of Sales and Marketing Ellume Pty Ltd

Dr Tufail Syed Chief Executive Officer, Q-Pharm

Dr Jens Tampe Deputy Director, Griffith Enterprise Griffith University

Dr Peter Tapley Director, TetraQ RIC The University of Queensland

Ms Kathie Thompson Budgets and Events Coordinator, Queensland University of Technology

Mr Les Tillack Chief Executive Officer LuinaBio (Formerly Pharmasynth)

Ms Alena Tracey Director of the Office of the DG Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Ms Sheila Twilley

Eskitis Institute Griffith University

Prof Mark Von Itzstein Executive Director, Institute for Glycomics Griffith University

Assoc Prof Mia Woodruff SEF/IHBI Queensland University of Technology

Mr Ian Wronski AO Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Division of Tropical Health Medicine James Cook University

Mrs Maria Young Spouse of Ross Young Queensland University of Technology

Prof Ross Young Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Queensland University of Technology

17

Name Organisation

Prof Chengzhong (Michael) Yu

AIBN The University of Queensland

18

QUT Alumni Dinner

Date: Saturday, 17 June 2017

Venue: Grand Torino Room, Bice Ristorante, 425 Island Avenue, San Diego

Summary:-

The Premier attended the QUT Alumni Dinner hosted by Professor Coaldrake AO, Vice Chancellor, QUT. In attendance were a number of distinguished QUT alumni based in the USA working across various industries and sectors.

List of Attendees:

Name Organisation

Professor Peter Coaldrake AO Vice Chancellor, QUT

Professor Ross Young Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, QUT

Professor Robina Xavier Executive Dean, QUT Business School, QUT

Professor Lyn Griffiths Executive Director, Institute Health & Biomedical Innovation, QUT

Professor Helen Klaebe Dean, Research & Research Training, QUT

Tim McLennan Chief Executive Officer, qutbluebox Pty Ltd, QUT

Michael McArdle Director, Office of Research, QUT

Simone Garske Director, Alumni & Development, QUT

Kathie Thomson Budget & Events Officer, Chancellery, QUT

Greg Creed CEO Yum! Brands, 2014 QUT Outstanding Alumnus of the Year

Dr Peter Beetham President & CEO, Cibus General

David Camerlengo Trade & Investment Commissioner North America, TIQ

Helen Carson Senior Systems Engineer, Pacific Aerospace Consulting

David Denholm CEO, Kashi Company

Anthony Green Senior Vice President, Snaps Marketing

Brett Henrich Chief Operating Officer, Infracore LLC

Ashley Hernandez Sustainability & Road Safety Specialist/Consultant

Mark Johnson Former Navy Captain & current Defense Analyst, SAIC

Dr Patrick McConville Vice-President, inviCRO LLC

Anthony Murfett Minister Counsellor (Industry, Science & Education), Australian Embassy DC

Courtney Novits Senior Digital Designer, Walt Disney Company

Adjunct Prof Richard Okumoto Keck Graduate Inst./San Jose State Uni/Cal State Uni

Dr Tim O’Shea Craig H Neilsen Postdoc Research Fellow, UCLA

Mario Pennisi CEO, Life Sciences Queensland

Cameron Reid Scientist, WuXi App Tec

19

Name Organisation

Louisa Relia Design Director & Founder, +seed_Design Collaborative

Dr Daniel Timms Director, CEO & Chief Technology Officer, BiVACOR Inc

Christine Travers Director of Photograph Collection, San Diego History Center

Melissa Young-Lewis Director of Program Development, Gizmos & Gadgets Kids Lab

Sam Rogers Producer, Passport Brand Design

20

QUT Biotechnology Luncheon: Pre-Meeting

Date: Sunday, 18 June 2017

Attendees:

The Hon Ms Leeanne Enoch MP Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business

Jamie Merrick Director-General, Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Mr Matt Burnett Mayor, Gladstone Regional Council

Prof Suzanne Miller Queensland Chief Scientist

Ms Melinda Richter Global Head, JLABS, Johnson and Johnston Innovation

Prof Peter Coaldrake Vice-Chancellor, QUT

Prof Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Commercialisation, QUT

Prof Ross Young Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, QUT

Prof Lyn Griffiths Institute Director, Health and Biomedical Innovation, QUT

Prof Michael Collins Professor, School of Optometry, Faculty of Health, QUT

Meeting Summary:

This meeting provided the Premier with an opportunity to receive a pre-lunch briefing from Ms Melinda Richter, Global Head, JLABS, Johnson and Johnson Innovation.

J&J highlighted the level of activity in Queensland since the opening of the new J&J Partnering Office at QUT in 2016. J&J expressed their satisfaction at the quality of research capabilities in Queensland and their interest in helping unlock this innovation in Queensland through their ongoing support.

This included highlighting the linkage Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (J&JVC) has with the myopia research project undertaken at QUT’s School of Optometry.

The briefing provided insights into the successful international collaboration that QUT has with J&JVC and the role of QUT in helping to develop the state’s strategic relationship in life sciences with Johnson and Johnson, the world’s largest pharmaceutical company.

The Premier and Minister for Science, IT and Innovation highlighted the Queensland Government’s interest to progress and expand the J&J Partnering Office to a fully-fledged JLABS in Queensland.

21

QUT Biotechnology Luncheon

Date: Sunday, 18 June, 2017

Venue: California Ballroom A, Westin Gaslamp Quarter

Event Summary:

QUT showcased its strengths in medical, agricultural and industrial biotechnology and also laid a foundation for a number of partnership and investment conversations that took place during the BIO2017 conference. QUT also showed its continued support of the Queensland presence at the annual BIO Convention.

The Premier noted that BIO17 will be the last attended by Professor Peter Coaldrake as Vice-Chancellor of QUT, and acknowledged the contribution his leadership has made to the development of Queensland’s life sciences industry over the past decade, including a significant QUT presence at the annual BIO Convention.

The Premier was pleased to observe the signing of an agreement between QUT and the multinational healthcare company MDxHealth for a new oral cancer diagnostic based on the work of QUT’s Professor Chamindie Punyadeera. The deal will help take the technology further along the commercialisation pipeline, and is another example of QUT life science research leading to potential for real world outcomes.

The Premier also acknowledged the first anniversary of the Johnson and Johnson Partnering Office at QUT. The keynote speaker, Melinda Richter, presented on her journey to developing the JLABS concept which now has six dedicated locations across North America.

List of attendees:-

Full Name Position and Company

Mr Anthony Murfett Minister-Counsellor (Education, Science and Technology), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ms Lea Diffey Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

The Hon Ms Leeanne Enoch Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business

Mr Stewart MacIntyre Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Dr Jamie Merrick Director-General, Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation


Ms Alena Tracey Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Dr Mark Adams QUT

Prof Peter Coaldrake QUT

Prof Michael Collins QUT

Dr Patrick Dwyer QUT

Mrs Simone Garske QUT

Prof Lyn Griffiths QUT

Prof Helen Klaebe QUT

22


Mr Michael McArdle QUT

Mr Tim McLennan QUT

Prof Sagadevan Mundree QUT

Ms Tamlyn O'Connor QUT

Prof Ian O'Hara QUT

Dr Johnathan Peake QUT

Mr Mario Pennisi QUT

Assoc Prof Chamindie Punyadeera

QUT

Prof Arun Sharma QUT

Ms Kathie Thompson QUT

Assoc Prof Mia Woodruff QUT

Prof Prasad Yarlagadda QUT

Prof Ross Young QUT

Mrs Maria Young QUT

Dr Victor Argaet Davies Collison Cave

Mr Mark Ashton UniQuest

Ms Jennifer Barker Director Assurance, Ernst & Young


Mr Craig Belcher Executive Director, Dendright

Mr Erdin Beshimov MIT

Ms Clare Blain Life Sciences Queensland Ltd

Hon Jeff Bleich Dentons

Ms Roberta Bozzoli Thomson Geer

Ms Winna Brown Partner, Ernst & Young

Councillor Matt Burnett Mayor , Gladstone Regional Council

Mr Jeff Calcagno New Ventures Lead, Johnson and Johnson

Mr James Caley US Navy

Mr Benjamin Chen Ignatius Transaction Partners, LLC

Dr Billy Cohn Vice-President Medical Devices and Director, Centre for Device Innovation, Johnson and Johnson

Mr Tony Conaghan Thomson Geer

Ms Kathy Connell Senior Director, New Ventures, ANZ, Johnson and Johnson Innovation, California Innovation Centre

Mr Hywel Cook MSF Sugar

Mr John Cotter Translational Research Institute

Mr Glenn Cross COO, AusBiotech

23


Dr Chris Davis Griffith University

Mr Petro de Wet Pharmaceutical Solutions

Ms Tertia Dex Patheon

Ms Diane Dixon Griffith University

Mr Ujjwal Dua Griffith University

Dr Philip Ellery Griffith University

Dr Anna Feros DibbsBarker

Mr Paul Field Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)

Mr John Foy Patheon

Dr Anand Gautam Pfizer

Dr Nagaraj Gopisetty Translational Research Institute

Dr Mark Harvey DVC(Research), University of Southern Queensland

Ms Bernadette Hawkins Cullens Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

Dr Wei He President & CEO, DRTM Pharma

Mr Craig Hurren Q-Pharm Pty Limited

Mr Craig Jensen Acting Principle Deputy Undersecretary for Energy, Installations and the Environment, US Navy

Mr John Kelly Deputy Director (Operations), Queensland Brian Institute

Ms Seema Kumar Vice-President of Innovation, Global Health and Policy Communication, Johnson and Johnson

Dr Bhanu Manickavasagam Bio Consultancy Pty Ltd

Prof Jenny Martin Eskitis Insitute, Griffith University

Prof Nicholas Mathiou Director, Griffith Enterprise

Dr Cameron McDonald QIMR Berghofer

Mr Rob McInnes DibbsBarker

Dr Robert McLachlan QIMR Berghofer

Ms Mia Midena QIMR Berghofer

Prof Carolyn Mountford CEO, Translational Research Institute

Dr Lee Anne Murphy Executive Director, MB-Agri-Health Research Network Inc

Dr Vijay Murthy Principal Venture Investments, Johnson and Johnson

Mr Chris Nave Partner, Brandon Capital Pty Ltd

Dr Stewart Newman Chief Executive Officer, Therapeutic Innovation Australia

Mr Nicholas Ng Deloitte

Prof Ian O'Connor Vice-Chancellor, Griffith University

Ms Jaquie Palmer Pharmaceutical Solutions

24


Prof Ned Pankhurst Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Provost, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University

Mr Elliott Parks NABAC /Hawaii BioEnergy

Dr Deirdre Perkins Perkins Resources

Mr Damien Perriman Vice-President Business Development, Genomatica

Dr Reno Pontarollo Genome prairie

Mr Greg Pratt Partner Deloitte Tax Services Pty Ltd, Deloitte

Dr Erin Rayment Director, Research Development, University of Southern Queensland

Dr Gavin Recchia Davies Collison Cave

Mr Gary Redlich Managing Director and CEO, Implicit Biosciences Pty Ltd

Ms Melinda Richter Global Head, JLABS, Johnson and Johnson

Mr Tim Rose SOR

Prof Alan Rowan AIBN Director, UQ

Prof Pankaj Sah Director Qld Brain Institute, UQ

Dr Goslik Schepers QIMR Berghofer

Dr Rachel Sciascia DibbsBarker

Mr Michael Song (with Anthony Murfett) Dept of Industry Science & Education

Mr Brett Swansiger Senior Vice-President of Business Development MdX Technologies

Dr Jens Tampe Griffith University

Dr Hironori Tanaka Japan Bioindustry Association

Mr Peter Tapley TetraQ

Dr Sandhya Tewari MTPConnect

Dr Mel Thomson MTPConnect

Dr Daniel Timms President and Chief Technology Officer BiVACOR Inc.

Prof Chris Tindal Director for Operational Energy, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy (retired), US Navy

Dr Tufail Syed CEO Q-Pharm Pty Limited

Mr Luciana Viana

Prof Mark von Itzstein Executive Director, Institute for Glycomics Griffith University

Prof Brandon Wainwright Director, Institute for Molecular Bioscience

Mr Steve Williams Director, Research and Commercial Services Unit, Southern Cross University

Prof Ian Wronski Deputy Vice-Chancellor, James Cook University

25

Queensland Biofutures Industry Roundtable


Attendees:

Alan Rowan (Professor) Institute Director, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, UQ

Chris Tindal Former Director, Operational Energy, US Department of the Navy

Craig Jensen Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Energy, Installations and the Environment, US Department of the Navy

Damien Perriman Senior Vice President Specialty Chemicals, Genomatica

Hywel Cook General Manager Business Development, MSF Sugar

James Caley Director of Operational Energy, US Department of the Navy

Josh Silverman Chief Product and Innovation Officer, Calysta

Mario Pennisi Chief Executive Officer, Life Sciences Queensland

Matt Burnett Mayor, Gladstone Regional Council

Michael Vevera Chief Financial Officer, Mercurius Biofuels

Peter Gray (Professor) Professorial Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, UQ

Reno Pontarollo President and CEO, Genome Prairie

Robert Henry (Professor) Director, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, UQ

Sagadevan Mundree (Professor)

Director, Centre for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities, QUT

Suzanne Miller (Professor) Queensland Chief Scientist

Tim Rose Managing Director, Southern Oil Refining Pty Ltd

Ian O’Hara (Professor) Queensland’s Biofutures Industry Envoy

Cindy Thyfault Westar Trade Resources

Meeting Summary:

The roundtable provided an opportunity for the Premier to engage directly with industry leaders attending the BIO 2017 International Convention who have direct interest in Queensland’s biofutures sector, or equally with those with whom Queensland has a strategic interest.

Queensland’s biofutures agenda is set by the Queensland Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan which commits almost $20 million to develop a $1 billion biofutures industry for Queensland. Biofutures will provide knowledge-based jobs of the future, especially in regional Queensland.

26

The roundtable provided an opportunity to have informal dialogue with a range of industry participants. The Department of State Development is engaged with a number of the invited participants to encourage growth in Queensland’s biofutures sector.

Attendees spoke about solutions and opportunities that will enable Queensland to continue to rapidly develop this sector.

Professor Ian O’Hara, Queensland’s Biofutures Industry Envoy provided an update on what has been achieved since the Roadmap was launched 12 months ago at BIO2016, including:

Partnered with the US Navy to host Queensland’s first Biofutures Industry Forum, with more than 160 industry leaders from across the world attending

Sponsored the 17th annual Bioenergy Australia conference in Brisbane, attracting some of the sector’s brightest experts

Established Biofutures Queensland

Launched the Biofutures Commercialisation Program which will assist six projects through the pilot or demonstration stage of development in Queensland over the next two years

Accelerated the deployment of the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment

Reviewed market and policy initiatives to incentivise and encourage higher order and re-use of waste (underway)

Queensland’s first large-scale advanced biofuels pilot plant, operated by Southern Oil, commenced operations in Gladstone on 1 June 2017.

Southern Oil’s CEO, Tim Rose, attended the roundtable and provided participants with an overview of the company’s operations in Gladstone and its positive outlook for the sector.

Attendees acknowledged the value of Queensland’s biofutures roadmap in stimulating investment and development in the state.

27

Queensland VIP Welcome Reception


Venue: Bayside Pavilion, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego

Number of Attendees: 200 – 220

Event Summary:

The reception provided the opportunity to profile Queensland’s life sciences sector to international businesses, researchers and investors attending BIO 2017. It also provided the Queensland delegates with a valuable networking opportunity in the lead-up to the Convention.

Attendees included delegates from the USA, Canada, Taiwan, India and China.

The Premier’s keynote speech highlighted the continued development and success of Queensland’s life sciences and the role the Queensland Government is playing through its strategic investments under the Advance Queensland initiative.

The Premier announced that Brisbane will host the 2018 AusBiotech national conference from 31 October to 2 November next year.

The Premier also launched the Queensland Government’s Biomedical 10-year Roadmap and Action Plan. This plan is designed to lift economic activity in this sector to almost $2 billion per year and create up to 3000 new jobs.

Johnson and Johnson Innovation (J&JI) had a speaker at the event, and used it to profile their partnership with Queensland through the establishment of the J&JI Partnering Office at the Queensland University of Technology. The reception helped mark the one year anniversary of the opening of the office in Queensland.

List of attendees:

Name Organisation

Dr Mark Adams Queensland University of Technology

Dr Debbie Allen argenx

Mr Luciano Araujo Elio Tecnologia Ltda

Dr Victor Argaet Davies Collison Cave Pty Ltd

Dr Mark Ashton Uniquest Pty Ltd

Ms Judi Bahl University Hospital Foundation

Mr Manju Bansal SAP

Ms Jennifer Barker Ernst & Young

Dr Simon Barry Synthesis


Ms Betsy Bascom Global Connectworks Ltd.

Mr Robert J Beckman The Channel Group

Dr Craig Belcher Uniquest Pty Ltd

28

Name Organisation

Mr Christian Bertacchini Madison County Representative

Mr Erdin Beshimov Massechsetts Institute of Technology

Hon Deron Bilous Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

Ms Clare Blain Life Sciences Queensland

Hon Jeff Bleich Candidate Lieutenant Governor

Ms Roberta Bozzoli Thomson Geer

Ms Celeste Brooks Patheon

Mrs Winna Brown Ernst & Young

Ms Bonnie Brown City of Mississauga, Canada

Hon Matt Burnett Gladstone Regional Council

Dr Jeff Calcagno Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Mr Richard Carreon ImpediMed

Mr Liu Chang Beijing Zhongguancun Life Science Park Development Co.,Ltd.

Mr Will Charles Auckland UniServices

Dr Anil Chauhan ABLE

Dr Benjamin Chen Ignatius Transaction Partners

Ms Shiu-Li Chen Ministry of Economic Afairs

Dr Miles Chih-Ming Chen Golden Biotechnology

Ms Sylvia Chi-Mei Lin Ministry of Economic Afairs

Ms Lorraine Chiroiu AusBiotech Ltd.

Mr Zheng Chunyang Beijing BioSino Antibody Bio-Tech Co. Ltd.

Mr John Clarkson Ontario Brain Institute

Professor Peter Coaldrake AO Queensland University of Technology

Professor Michael Collins Queensland University of Technology

Mr Tony Conaghan Thompson Geer

Ms Kathy Connell Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre

Mr Hywel Cook MSF Sugar

Mr John Cotter Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Ms Bonnie Crombie City of Mississauga, Canada

Mr Glenn Cross AusBiotech Ltd.

Dr Chris Davis Griffith University

Ms Tertia Dex Patheon

Ms Lea Diffey Queensland Government

29

Name Organisation

Ms Diane Dixon Griffith University

Dr Andrea Douglas CSL Ltd

Mr Patrick Dwyer Queensland University of Technology

Mr Ujjwal Dua Griffith University

Dr Gregory Einhorn Greer Burns & Crain Ltd

Dr Philip Ellery Griffith University

Mr Hubert Eng Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

Hon Leeanne Enoch Queensland Government

Ms Lesley Esford LifeSciences British Columbia

Mr Farid Faroud Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

Ms Anna Feros Dibbs Barker

Mr Paul Field Austrade

Ms Candice Fitzgerald Southern Star Research

Mr Ryan Flinn Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Dr Ruben Flores-Saaib Uuniversity of California, San Diego

Dr James Foley Aqua Partners LLC

Mrs Suzanne Foley Aqua Partners LLC

Mr John Foy Patheon

Dr Lawerance L Gan Development Center for Biotechnology

Mr Anand Gautam Pfizer

Dr Lauren Giorgio Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Mr Douglas Goldenstein INOVA

Dr Nagaraj Gopisetty Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Dr Brendan Griffen Scaled Biolabs

Dr Cora Griffin DelSiTech Ltd

Professor Lyn Griffiths Queensland University of Technology

Dr Lisa Haile DLA Piper

Professor Mark Harvey University of Southern Queensland

Ms Amaëlle Haulet Open Worldwide Innovation Network

Dr Bernadette Hawkins Cullens

Dr Wei He DTRM Biopharma

Professor Robert Henry The University of Queensland

Deputy Minister Chi-Kung Ho Ministry of Health and Welfare, MOHW

30

Name Organisation

Ms Christy Holtby University Hospital Foundation

Mr Xiao Hu Beijing Norzer Biotechnology Co.Ltd

Ms Xie Hua Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd

Dr Hsiau-Wen Huang Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Mr Craig Hurren Q-Pharm Pty Limited

Hon Don Iveson City of Edmonton, Canada

Ms Melissa Janowitsch Patheon

Mr Wang Kai China Chamber of International Commerce

Dr Don Kakuda Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dr Prasad Kaparaju Griffith University

Mr John Kelly The University of Queensland

Mr Ryan Kelly City of Edmonton, Canada

Professor Helen Klaebe Queensland University of Technology

Dr Melissa Knight Centre for Eye Research Australia

Mr Philippe Lachapelle Open Worldwide Innovation Network

Mr Kurt Lackovic Cancer Trials Australia

Dr Chao-Pin Lee Ministry of Economic Affairs

Mr John Lewis Nanostics

Mr Zhou Li Zhuhai Jinhang Industrial Investment Co.Ltd. (Zhuhai Golden Bay Bio-pharmaceutical Industry Park)

Mr Qiu Liming Beijing BioSino Antibody Bio-Tech Co. Ltd.

Ms Zhitong Liu Coway International TechTrans Co., Ltdd

Dr David Lloyd Southern Star Research

Ms Wendy Lomas BioAlberta

Mr Bruno Lucidi Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency (AWEX)

Mr Ma Luewu Zhuhai Jinhang Industrial Investment Co.Ltd. (Zhuhai Golden Bay Bio-pharmaceutical Industry Park)

Mr Cameron MacDonald QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Mr Stewart MacIntyre Queensland Government

Mr Duncan Mackintosh Brandon Capital Partners

Ms Tracey Maconachie Life Science Association of Manitoba

Ms Lauren Mages Ground Zero Pharmaceuticals

Mr Rick Mandahl Uniconnect

Dr Bhanu Manickavasagam Bio Consultancy Pty Ltd

Professor Jennifer L Martin Griffith University

31

Name Organisation

Mr Jeffrey Martin Yulex

Mr Charles Martinez Research Valley Partnership

Mrs Lindsay Matheson Alberta Economic Development & Trade

Mr Nicholas Mathiou Griffith University

Mr Michael McArdle Queensland University of Technology

Dr Patrick McConville MNI

Dr Cameron McDonald QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Mrs Nicola McFarlane BioAlberta

Dr Robert McLachlan QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Mr Tim McLennan Queensland University of Technology

Mr John Melo Amyris

Mr Jamie Merrick Queensland Government

Dr Pierre Meulien Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI)

Ms Mia Midena QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Professor Suzanne Miller Queensland Government

Prof Neena Mitter QAAFI

Professor Carolyn Mountford Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Ms Sarah Mountford-Bunn Translational Research Institute (TRI)

Dr Nhlanhla Msomi AfricaBio

Professor Sagadevan Mundree Queensland University of Technology

Dr Trent Munro Amgen

Dr Mmboneni Muofhe Department of Science & Technology (SA Government)

Mr Anthony Murfett Australian Government

Dr Leanne Murphy Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network (MAHRN)

Mr Vijay Murthy Johnson & Johnson Innovation-JJDC

Dr Chris Nave Medical Research Commercialisation Fund

Mr William Newell Sutra BioPharma

Mr Nicholas Ng Deloitte Private

Dr Siyabulela Ntutela AfricaBio

Professor Ian O'Connor AC Griffith University

Ms Tamlyn O'Connor JJIPO@QUT

Professor Ian O'Hara Queensland University of Technology

Lord Henrik Ohrstrom California Life Sciences Association

Mr Matthew Osborn KPMG San Francisco

32

Name Organisation

Ms Alessandra Paccamiccio Innovative Medicines Initiative

Ms Jacquie Palmer Pharmaceutical Solutions

Prof Ned Pankhurst Griffith University

Mrs Maider Parikh Patheon

Dr Elliot Parks Hawaii Biotech Inc.

Ms Emily Paul Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

Dr Johnathan Peake Queensland University of Technology

Mr Fan Peikang China Chamber of International Commerce

Mr Mario Pennisi Life Sciences Queensland

Mrs Deidre Perkins Perkins Resources Pty Limited

Mr Damien Perriman Genomatica

Mr Anthony Pico Jeff Bleich for Governor

Ms Magali Poinot Innovative Medicines Initiative

Dr Reno Pontarollo Genome Prairie

Dr Simon Potter Genome Prairie

Mr Greg Pratt Deloitte

Dr Kent Pryor ZZ Biotech, Pty Ltd

Mr Randall Pugh Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Mr Fernando Quezada Biotechnology Center of Excellence Corp.

Ms Sara Radcliffe California Life Sciences

Dr Ramesh Rao University of California, San Diego

Ms Linda Ravey Texas A&M System Technology Commercialisation

Dr Erin Rayment University of Southern Queensland

Dr Gavin Recchia Davies Collison Cave

Mr Garry Redlich Implicit Bioscience Ltd

Mrs Marilyn Redlich Implicit Bioscience Ltd

Ms Melinda Richter JLABS - Johnson& Johnson

Mr Tim Rose Southern Oil Refinery

Mr Max Rossetto LuinaBio

Professor Alan Rowan The University of Queensland

Mr Qin Ruixi Henan Maleah Industrial Co., Ltd

Professor Pankaj Sah The University of Queensland

Mr Eric Schaefer Johnson & Johnson Innovation

33

Name Organisation

Dr Goslik Schepers QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Mr Uwe Schoenbeck Pfizer

Professor Louis Schofield James Cook University

Ms Rachel Sciascia DibbsBarker

Ambassador Konji Sebati Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry of South Africa (IPASA)

Mr David Segal Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Dr Bethuel Sehlapelo Technology Innovation Agency

Mr Sunil Shah O2h Ventures Limited

Professor Arun Sharma Queensland University of Technology

Mrs Alita Singer Trade and Investment Queensland

Mr Chris Smith Brandon Capital Partners

Dr Amanda Smith Horizon Discovery Ltd

Dr Mark Smythe Protagonist

Mr Avtar Sodhi City of Mississauga, Canada

Dr Michael Song Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Dr Samantha South UWA

Mr Deon Strydom Ellume Pty Ltd

Dr Fong-Chin Su Ministry of Science and Technology

Mr Narayanan Suresh Association of Biotechnology-Led Enterprises (ABLE)

Mr Vincent Swinnen Wallonia Export-Investment Agency

Dr Tufail Syed Q-Pharm

Dr Jens Tampe Griffith University

Mr Hongxin Tan Coway International TechTrans Co., Ltdd

Mr Hironori Tanaka Japan Bioindustry Association

Dr Peter Tapley The University of Queensland

Dr Thomas Cambridge Enterprise

Dr David Thomson Abbvie Pty Ltd

Ms Fang Tianjiao Zhongguancun Overseas Science Park Co., Ltd.

Mr Lesley Tillack LuinaBio

Dr Daniel Timms BiVACOR

Mr Chris Tindal Formerly US Navy

Dr Drew Titmarsh Scaled Biolabs

Ms Alena Tracey Queensland Government

34

Name Organisation

Mr Rob Trewartha City of Mississauga, Canada

Mr Glen Vanstone Edmonton Economic Development

Ms Catalina Vasquez Nanostics

Mr Michael Vevera Mercurius Biorefining

Mr Matthias Von Herrath Type 1 Diabetes Research and Development Centre

Professor Mark Von Itzstein Griffith University

Ms XinXin Wang Coway International TechTrans Co., Ltdd

Ms Kong Wanting Zhuhai Jinhang Industrial Investment Co.Ltd. (Zhuhai Golden Bay Bio-pharmaceutical Industry Park)

Dr Mark Whittaker Evotec

Ms Karen Wichuk City of Edmonton, Canada

Mr Mel Wong BioAlberta

Ms Debra Woodgate Government

Mr Ian Wronski AO James Cook University

Dr Tsung-Tsong Wu Board of Science & Technology, The Executive Yuan, Taiwan

Mr Wang Xinwei Henan Maleah Industrial Co., Ltd

Mr Li Xun Zhuhai Jinhang Industrial Investment Co.Ltd. (Zhuhai Golden Bay Bio-pharmaceutical Industry Park)

Prof Prasad Yarlagadda Queensland University of Technology

Ms Michele Yelmene Hawaii Biotech Australia Pty Ltd

Ms Song Ying China Chamber of International Commerce

Professor Ross Young Queensland University of Technology

Mrs Maria Young Queensland University of Technology

Mr Hu Yucheng CCPIT Jiangsu Sub-council

Ms Susan Yun Fan Lin Ministry of Economic Afairs

Ms Li Zejun China Chamber of International Commerce

Ms Ling Zhu Coway International TechTrans Co., Ltd

Mr Heinrich Zimmermann mediq Innovation Experts

Dr Paul Zorner Locus Agricultural Solutions

35

Life Sciences Queensland Business Breakfast

Date: Monday, 19 June 2017

Venue The University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 750 B Street, Suite #3400, San Diego

Event Summary:

The breakfast was an interactive roundtable discussion that provided invited Queensland delegates an opportunity to showcase their capabilities to a select group of international biotechnology and pharmaceutical executives. It also provided an opportunity for the international business community to highlight current and future industry trends, and for these trends to be discussed in a Queensland context.

The key theme of this year’s breakfast was ‘Queensland – Your Passport to Life Sciences’. The breakfast provided an opportunity to highlight the development and achievements of the Queensland life sciences eco-system since last year’s BIO conference.

The Premier spoke on the Queensland Government’s continued support for the life sciences industry, including the key role of the Advance Queensland initiative and the importance the Queensland Government places in working with the global biotechnology industry to help translate Queensland’s medical research into commercial and health outcomes.

The attendees discussed the current and potential future trends in this global industry and the potential role Queensland does and could play.

The Premier observed the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding between LSQ and three regional life science-related associations: AfricaBio, MAHRN and Genome Prairie from Canada. These relationships will help to open up new opportunities for Queensland’s life sciences sector.

List of attendees:

Name Organisation

Chris Tindal Associate Professor, QUT

Nhlanhla Msomi Africa Bio

Siyabulela Ntutela Africa Bio

John Melo Amyris

Alan Rowan Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology

Chris Nave Brandon Capital Partners

Victor Argaet DCC

Mmboneni Muofhe Department of Science & Technology (SA Govt)

Jeffery Bleich Distinguished Fellow

Lisa Haile DLA Piper

Lea Diffey DSITI

Jamie Merrick DSITI

Jennifer Barker EY

Winna Brown EY

Diane Dixon GCHKP

Reno Pontarollo Genome Prairie

36

Name Organisation

Ian O'Connor Griffith

Ned Pankhurst Griffith

Nicholas Mathiou Griffith University

Mark Von Itzstein Griffith University

Elliott Parks Hawaii Biotech Pty Ltd

Brandon Wainwright IMB

Garry Redlich Implicit Bioscience

Konji Sebati Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry of South Africa

Ravi Kiron Investor

Gary Pace Investor

Ian Wronski JCU

Anthony Pico Staff of Mr Jeff Bleich

Jo Campbell Lendlease

Tracey Maconachie Life Science Association of Manitoba

Mario Pennisi Life Sciences Queensland

Paul Zorner Locus Agriculture Solutions

Lee Ann Murphy Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network

Matt Burnett Mayor of Galdstone

Mark Smythe Protagonist

Robert Henry QAAFI

Neena Mitter QAAFI

Suzanne Miller Queensland Chief Scientist

Pankaj Sah Queensland Brain Institute

Minister Enoch Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy

and Minister for Small Business

Peter Coaldrake QUT

Michael McArdle QUT

Sagadevan Mundree QUT

Ian O'Hara QUT

Arun Sharma QUT

Bethuel Sehlapelo Technology Innovation Agency

Roberta Bozzoli Thomson Geer Lawyers

Tony Callaghan Thomson Geer Lawyers

Jennifer Schneider Tiber Creek Partners LLC

Carolyn Mountford Translational Research Institute

Jennifer Valentine Valentine Consulting Group Inc.

37

Meeting with Amyris Inc


Attendees:

Mr John Melo President and Chief Executive Officer

Prof Alan Rowan Director, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

Prof Peter Gray Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

Prof Ian O’Hara Queensland’s BioFutures Industry Envoy

Meeting Summary:

This meeting promoted Queensland as a priority investment destination for the biofutures industry and reinforced industry awareness of Queensland’s commitment to developing a $1 billion biofutures industry.

The meeting gave the Premier the opportunity to reinforce the Queensland Government’s support for a deepening partnership between Queensland and Amyris, including investigating the feasibility of building a biorefinery in regional Queensland and the development of an international centre of excellence in Brisbane.

Amyris discussed the success of their refinery in Brazil and the growing demand for a range of bio-based products. There are plans to expand the plant in Brazil, but Amyris has a longer term vision for production capacity in the Asia Pacific region to supply the Asian market. Well -regulated intellectual property laws, research capability and existing sugar cane production and refining facilities will be key factors in attracting Amyris to Queensland.

Amyris was founded in 2003 in San Francisco by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley. It is a renewable products company providing sustainable alternatives to a broad range of petroleum-sourced products.

38

JLABS Site Visit


Attendees:

Rowan Chapman Head, Johnson & Johnson Innovation California

Melinda Richter Head of JLABS, Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Jeff Calcagno Managing Director, New Ventures, Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Ryan Flinn Innovation Integration Communication Leader for the Americas, Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Kathy Connell Senior Director, New Ventures ANZ, Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Tamlyn O’Connor Relationships and Operations Manager, Johnson & Johnson Innovation Partnering Office @ QUT

Professor Peter Coaldrake Vice Chancellor, QUT

Professor Arun Sharma DVC Research & Commercialisation, QUT

Professor Lyn Griffiths Executive Director, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, QUT

Professor Ross Young Executive Dean, Faculty of Health QUT

Associate Professor Mia Woodruff Head of Biofabrication Institute, QUT

Dr Daniel Timms Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer, BiVACOR

Lea Diffey Executive Director, Science Development, DSITI

Meeting Summary:

The Premier met senior executives from Johnson & Johnson Innovation at the JLABS flagship site, who support the work being undertaken in Queensland to develop our life sciences sector.

The visiting party was given a high level tour of the JLAB San Diego facility as well as an overview of the cutting-edge research being conducted at the facility. JLABS provides access to state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and operations management - thereby enabling new companies to focus on their research. Companies are able to save capital funds and eliminate facility construction and set-up costs, thereby reducing the time to become operational while gaining access to the benefits of a class ‘A’ corporate R&D facility.

Johnson & Johnson Innovation opened a Partnering Office at QUT in 2016 to engage with, mentor and support researchers and companies in life sciences. The office is a joint initiative between QUT, the Queensland Government under the Advance Queensland program and Johnson & Johnson Innovation to support innovative research, deliver new products and services, grow the Queensland economy and create jobs. Two agreements have been signed between J&J subsidiary Janssen Biotech and QUT. Associate Professor Chamindie Punyadeera will work with Janssen Biotech to develop heart disease diagnostic tests using saliva. Professor Matt Brown will lead a collaboration to develop a personalized treatment for ankylosing spondylitis and other auto-immune diseases. More than 600 stakeholders attended networking events, educational seminars, roundtables and briefings since the Partnering Office launch in June 2016. The Partnering Office hosted six Johnson & Johnson international experts and connected them with leaders in the Queensland life sciences community.

J&JI are looking to create a partnership between Johnson and Johnson Innovation Centre for Device Innovations @ Texas Medical Centre (CDI @ TMC) and Australian research. Dr Daniel Timm’s work on the mechanical heart and establishment of the company BiVACOR is an

39

example. QUT’s Herston Biofabrication Institute, led by Professor Mia Woodruff, is a key site for establishing the partnership. Monash University in Melbourne is another site, and J&JI is considering how the J&J Partnering Office @ QUT may play a lead role in coordination with Australia.

J&JI raised the possibilities of government investment in early-stage medical device development. J&JI will liaise directly with the Deputy Director-General, Department of Premier and Cabinet on further development of the concept.

40

Meeting with United States Department of the Navy


Attendees:

Mr James (Jim) Caley Director for Operational Energy US Department of the Navy

Mr Craig Jensen (Acting) Principal Under Secretary for Energy, Installations, and the Environment, US Navy

Commander Cameron Rogers

US Third Fleet

Councillor Matt Burnett Mayor of Gladstone

Mr Tim Rose Managing Director, Southern Oil Refining

Professor Ian O’Hara Queensland Biofutures Envoy

Meeting Summary:

This meeting provided the opportunity to maintain and enhance Queensland’s relationship with the US Department of the Navy (DON) regarding the development of alternative fuels and further explore potential projects and linkages to the Queensland Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap.

Discussions involved the Statement of Co-operation between the Queensland Government and US Navy and its objectives and what specific actions can be taken to advance developments for the DON in Queensland.

The outcomes of the US Navy – Queensland Government Biofutures Industry Forum held in Brisbane in December 2016 were also discussed.

The Premier was able to introduce the Gladstone Mayor, Southern Oil Refining and the Gladstone Advanced Biofuels Pilot Plant ($16 million plant opened on 1 June) to the DON. If the pilot plant proves successful, it will be expanded into a $150 million commercial biorefinery capable of producing 200 million litres of advanced biofuel per annum for military, heavy freight and aviation use. The plant is the start of a new industry for Queensland. It will take (among other things) agricultural waste such as bagasse from sugar production and turn it into biofuels.

The DON also gave an update on their progress in advancing the Great Green Fleet initiative and the operational advantages of using biofuels.

41

Visit to the Australian Pavilion


Venue: Australian Pavilion 4707, Hall G, San Diego Convention Centre

Number of Attendees: 60 – 70

Event Summary:

The Premier visited the Australia Pavilion in the BIO 2017 exhibition hall to meet Queensland exhibitors and delegates. The visit included photo opportunities with the delegates and interviews with the Courier Mail (accompanying the Premier) and industry media.

The Premier engaged with many members of the Queensland delegation which numbered close to 100 delegates. Life Sciences Queensland advised this was one of the largest Queensland delegations to attend BIO.

The Queensland exhibitors for 2017 were Life Sciences Queensland; Queensland University of Technology; and Queensland Government profiling the key capabilities of Queensland life sciences through use of different media (video, iPads and factsheets). This included highlighting opportunities around the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct and profiling the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/gold-coast-health-knowledge-precinct-24268.html

42

Meeting and site visit to Tesla Gigafactory

Date: Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Attendees:

Mr Kevin Kassekert Vice President, Gigafactory Operations

Mr Adam Kirby Tour Coordinator

Ms Emma Fagan Tesla Energy, Australia


Prof Ian O’Hara Queensland Biofutures Industry Envoy

Prof Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Commercialisation), QUT

Site Visit Summary:

The Gigafactory is a joint initiative by Tesla and Panasonic and has begun battery cell production. It is scheduled to reach full capacity (35 Gigawatt Hours p.a.) in 2018.

The current built structure represents only 30 per cent of the total finished Gigafactory. The mission of the Gigafactory is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through the efficient production and use of electric vehicles.

The Gigafactory itself will be powered by renewable energy sources, with the goal of achieving net zero emissions.

The Premier had a tour of this world-leading facility for battery manufacture for electric vehicles and discussed applications for Queensland. Tesla also provided insight into the considerations for Tesla when evaluating and selecting potential sites for the Gigafactory to assist with policy development in Queensland when attracting critical investment.

The Premier spoke about the Powering Queensland Plan which is the Government’s $1.16 billion strategy to stabilise electricity costs, deliver jobs and investment and lead the transition to a clean energy sector, as well as the Queensland battery trials in which Tesla batteries and storage systems are being trialled.

Discussions also examined the potential for investment in Queensland for similar facilities to promote renewable energy, battery technology and electric vehicles. The Premier also encouraged Tesla to expand its current operations in Queensland as a means of increasing the availability of battery storage, electric chargers and electric vehicles.

43

Meeting with Fulcrum BioEnergy


Attendees:

Mr Theodore (Ted) Kniesche Vice President, Business Development

Professor Ian O’Hara Queensland’s Biofutures Industry Envoy

Professor Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Commercialisation), QUT

Meeting Summary:

Fulcrum is a pioneer in the development of a reliable and efficient process for transforming everyday household garbage, known as municipal solid waste (MSW), into low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel and diesel.

Fulcrum’s low-cost process reduces dependence on imported oil, creates clean-energy jobs and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum production.

Fulcrum is developing a number of facilities across North America with the annual capacity to produce hundreds of millions of gallons of renewable transportation fuel while reducing garbage sent to landfill.

The Premier met with senior executives at Fulcrum to better understand Fulcrum’s expansion plans for Australia and what the company is looking for in a strategic partner.

Discussions covered Queensland’s comparative advantages and information was provided to Fulcrum on the Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund and the Biofutures Industry Development Fund and other government programs Fulcrum may be able to leverage. They also discussed how Queensland might attract future investment and what would be required from the State’s perspective.

The Queensland Government is committed to supporting projects and investments in Queensland that will help grow the state’s biofutures industry. For example, the Queensland Government provided support for Southern Oil Refining to build an advanced biofuel demonstration plant in Gladstone.

The Queensland Government is working closely with federal government agencies, in particular the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation, to help commercial projects reach bankable feasibility and get off the ground.

The Queensland Government encouraged Fulcrum BioEnergy to work with the Queensland Government on a proposal for a commercial-scale MSW to biofuels processing facility and biorefinery in Queensland.

44

Queensland-Nevada Water Challenges Roundtable


Attendees:

Derek Stephens Business Development Manager, ABR Process Development

Roberto Ortega Business Development, Caterpillar Inc

Phillip Baker Vice President, Principal, GHD

David Cam CEO, Hydrus Technology

Lyle Hobbs Business Development, Hydrus Technology

Joe Titzer EVP – Business Development, Hydrus Technology

Dave Johnson DGM - Engineering/Operations, LVVWD/SNWA

Debra Struhsacker Senior Vice President, Pershing Gold Corporation

Prof Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor, QUT

Roman Galikov GM North America, , Redeye

Wayne Gerard CEO, Redeye

Mark Foree General Manager, Trucking Meadows Water Authority

Nathan Allen Executive Director, WaterStart

Meeting Summary:

The focus of the meeting was to understand the WaterStart model, funded by the government of Nevada, for attracting technologies and solutions to solve water challenges in Nevada and to identify areas where Nevada and Queensland have similar water challenges for potential collaboration involving both the private sector and academia.

WaterStart is a non-profit organisation aiming to bring innovative technologies to Nevada’s water utilities to make the state a global water innovation and investment hub.

Queensland company RedEye announced a strategic partnership with WaterStart following a Nevada Government trade mission to Queensland in late 2016 coordinated by Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ). As part of the partnership, RedEye has opened its North American headquarters in the State of Nevada.

The meeting also identified water challenges in Nevada that can open opportunities for Queensland industry to meet these challenges and promote Queensland expertise in water management and water technologies.

There was discussion on water shortages, droughts, water management issues, pricing policy, water infrastructure development, and new technologies in the industry. This highlighted that there is potential for further engagement between Nevada and Queensland on water technologies and potential for joint initiatives to solve water challenges across both regions, leveraging the successful WaterStart model.

45

Queensland-Nevada Partnership Reception


Venue: Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, Nevada

Event Summary:

The reception promoted Queensland’s alliance with the State of Nevada through the Statement of Intent (SOI) signed between Governor Sandoval and Premier Palaszczuk in August 2016 in Brisbane. The agreement has a collaborative focus on mining, higher education, water management, and technology and innovation.

It also allowed for the promotion of Queensland capabilities in areas specified in the SOI, with a number of Queensland companies in attendance.

The Premier promoted Queensland as a business-friendly state and region in which Nevada companies can partner to do business in the Asia-Pacific region and encouraged business representatives to explore opportunities to collaborate with their counterparts in Queensland.

The Premier highlighted the government’s commitment to facilitating trade and investment with Nevada and that Queensland and Australia are strong allies to the United States and have a long-term view of this relationship.

Queensland company RedEye announced a strategic partnership with US water technologies organisation, WaterStart, following a Nevada Government trade mission to Queensland in late 2016 coordinated by Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ). As part of the partnership, RedEye has opened its North American headquarters in the State of Nevada.

Other Queensland companies operating in Nevada include Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE), Diamond Grid, Dingo, GHD, GroundProbe, Hydrus Technology, iVolve and Russell Mineral Equipment

List of Attendees:

Name Organisation

Derek Stephens Business Development Manager ABR Process Development

Danny Irvine Commercial Manager / Director Australian Diversified Engineering Pty Ltd

Greg Dye General Manager Briggs Electric

Roberto Ortega Business Development Caterpillar Inc

Nancy McCormick Sr. VP Business Retention, Expansion and Workforce Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada

Richard DeLong President EM Strategies

Matt Scholl Vice President & General Manager EnviroSuite

Gregg Jones CEO EP Minerals

Sarah Lightner Director Client Operations Geotemps, Inc. / Geopros, Inc.

Phillip Baker Vice President, Principal GHD

Cory Hunt Deputy Director Governor's Office of Economic Development

46

Name Organisation

Patricio Mayoral Sales and Contracts Manager GroundProbe

Christian Bijsterveld Business Manager - North America GroundProbe Pty Ltd

David Cam CEO Hydrus Technology

Lisa Cam Hydrus Technology

Lyle Hobbs Business Development Hydrus Technology

Joe Titzer Business Development Hydrus Technology

Mike Jackson President Micromanipulator

Sebastian Banks Chief Executive Officer Mine Energy Solutions

Timothy Dyhr Vice President Nevada Copper

Dana Bennett President Nevada Mining Association

Andrew Haskin Director of Business Development Northern Nevada Development Authority

Robert Hooper Executive Director Northern Nevada Development Authority

Mary Simmons VP NV Energy

Professor Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor (R&C) QUT

Roman Galikov General Manager North America RedEye

Wayne Gerard Chief Executive Officer & Co Founder RedEye

Josh Bartella Chair Elect Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Steve Cerocke Member Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Tim Crowley Chair Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Danny DelaRosa Past Chair Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Mike Hix Treasurer Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Ann Silver CEO Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Barbara Smith Campbell Principal The Ferraro Group

Kelly Glen Vice President / Partner The Glenn Group

Valerie Glenn CEO The Glenn Group

Carlos Cardillo Director, Nevada Center for Applied Research

47

Name Organisation

University of Nevada, Reno

Heidi Gansert Executive Director, External Relations University of Nevada, Reno

Professor Mridul Gautam Vice President for Research and Innovation University of Nevada, Reno

Asta Ratliff Division Operations Officer University of Nevada, Reno

Katy Simon Holland Trustee Washoe County School Board

Nathan Allen Executive Director WaterStart

48

Meeting with Governor of Nevada

Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Attendees:

The Honourable Brian Sandoval Governor of Nevada

Mr Pawel Pietrasienski Director of Special Projects, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Meeting Summary:

The Premier met with Governor Sandoval, Governor of Nevada to strengthen Queensland’s relationship with Nevada following the signing of the Statement of Intent (SOI) with Nevada during Governor Sandoval’s visit to Queensland in August 2016.

The SOI has a collaborative focus on mining, higher education, water management, and technology and innovation and the two states are moving forward to further develop the relationship in these key sectors, broadening the collaboration between Queensland and Nevada beyond the SOI.

A number of Queensland companies are leveraging the relationships developed by Trade and Investment Queensland under the SOI to do business in Nevada.

The Premier and Governor Sandoval discussed expanding the relationship between Queensland and Nevada to a sister-state relationship based on the already strong commercial and academic activity between the states as a result of the SOI.

A possible sister-state relationship would build on the many areas of common interest between Queensland and Nevada, including resources, tourism, innovation and higher education.

They also discussed mechanisms and incentives to attract and retain job-creating industries, particularly to regional areas.

49

Roundtable with Nevada Mining Association

Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Meeting Summary:

Promoting Queensland’s capabilities as a provider of mining equipment, technology and services (METS) to the mining industry in Nevada and supporting Queensland METS companies in attendance was the focus of this roundtable.

Queensland and Nevada are moving forward to develop our relationship in key sectors. Our states have similar strengths in sectors such as mining and higher education. The roundtable confirmed the capabilities of some of Queensland’s many METS providers. The benefits include working with the Nevada Mining Association to make introductions for Queensland METS providers, and to strengthen our relationship with Nevada under the Statement of Intent which was signed during Governor Sandoval’s visit to Brisbane in August 2016.

The NVMA was established in 1912 as the Nevada Mine Operators Association and adopted its current name in 1952. The NVMA is led by Dr Bennet and membership comprises mining companies or mining operators, exploration companies, suppliers of industry equipment, goods and services, and consultants with interests in the industry. Its objective is to maintain a business and operating environment that will encourage the development and production of minerals in Nevada.

Dr Bennett participated in Governor Sandoval’s official visit to Queensland in 2016 and met with Queensland Government officials, including the Premier, Minister Lynham and Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ) personnel. Dr Bennet participated as a guest and speaker at TIQ and Austmine organised events, and spoke about the Nevada mining sector characteristics and possible opportunities for Queensland METS providers.

List of Attendees:

Name Organisation

Dr Dana Bennett, PhD President, Nevada Mining Association

Derek Stephens Business Development Manager ABR Process Development

Nick Rauh Mountain/Midwest Technical Manager Agru America

Clark West Manager Mining Division Agru America, Inc.

Danny Irvine Commercial Manager / Director Australian Diversified Engineering Pty Ltd

Nigel Bain Executive Director Barrick USA Barrick USA

Roberto Ortega Business Development Caterpillar Inc

Robert Stepper VP/General manager Coeur Rochester Coeur Mining

Scott Jolcover Director of Business Development Comstock Mining Inc./Comstock Industrial LLC

Matt Scholl General Manager, Americas EnviroSuite (USA)

Sarah Lightner Director Client Operations Geotemps, Inc / Geopros, Inc.

Lance Taylor President, CEO

50

Name Organisation

Geotemps, Inc. / Geopros, Inc.

Phillip Baker Vice President, Principal GHD

Patricio Mayoral Sales and Contracts Manager GroundProbe

Christian Bijsterveld Business Manager - North America GroundProbe Pty Ltd

Lyle Hobbs Business Development Hydrus Technology

Joe Titzer Business Development Hydrus Technology

Jay Dixon Principal Permitting Engineer Kinross Gold Corporation

Sebastian Banks Chief Executive Officer Mine Energy Solutions

Timothy Dyhr Vice President - Environment & External Relations Nevada Copper Inc.

Richard Perry Administrator Nevada Division of Minerals

Jerry Pfarr Vice President, Sustainability Newmont Mining Corporation

Jason Hill Director, Asset Management Newmont Mining Corporation

Simon Blamires Regional Supply Chain Director Newmont- North America

Debra Struhsacker Senior Vice President Pershing Gold Corporation

Prof Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor QUT

Wayne Gerard Chief Executive Officer & Co Founder RedEye

Roman Galikov GM North America Redeye

51

Meeting with University of Nevada, Reno

Date: Wednesday, 21 June, 2017

Attendees:

Professor Mridul Gautam Vice President for Research and Innovation, University of Nevada, Reno

Heidi Gansert Executive Director for External Relations University of Nevada, Reno

Professor Ellen Purpus Assistant Vice President, Enterprise and Innovation

Paweł Pietrasieński Director, Special Projects, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Cory Hunt Deputy Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development

Professor Arun Sharma Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Commercialisation), QUT, Brisbane

Meeting Summary:

The Premier was pleased to observe the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between QUT and University of Nevada, Reno, to collaborate in research related to the areas of driverless vehicles; air quality; exhaust emissions and hydrological sciences.

Both Queensland and Nevada have economies based on agriculture, mining and tourism and both are working on diversifying their economics to become more knowledge intensive. By collaborating, both can learn from each other and build on each other’s strengths in this transition. Collaboration between Queensland and Nevada is aligned to Advance Queensland initiatives and areas of strategic focus for Queensland, for example Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads’ work with QUT on driverless vehicles.

Nevada is at the forefront of the adoption of driverless vehicles and the University of Nevada, Reno, is leading research activities in this area. Reno has also attracted many companies that are looking at driverless cars and is home to the Tesla Gigafactory.

The visit also included travelling on an instrumented bus from the Innevation Centre to the University campus to visit their Earthquake Engineering Laboratory.

52

Meeting with Sony Columbia Pictures

Date: Thursday, 22 June 2017

Attendees:

Andrew Davis President of Production, Sony Columbia

Matt Leonetti Senior Vice President, Production Administration, Sony Columbia

Michael Morgenthal Senior Vice President, Physical Production, Sony Columbia

Meryl Emmerton Executive Vice President, Production Administration, Sony Columbia

Keith Weaver Sony Global Policy and Physical Affairs

Nick Velasquez Sony Global Policy

Andy Given EVP, Physical Production

Tracey Vieira CEO, Screen Queensland

Meeting summary:

Sony Columbia is one of the five major film studios based in Hollywood.

Sony had a positive experience filming The Shallows in Queensland in 2015. The film has gone on to do more than US$120 million in cinemas. The movie was filmed at Village Roadshow Studios and utilised Queensland locations including the Gold Coast.

This meeting strengthened the relationship between Queensland and Sony Columbia and provided an update on their upcoming projects and the opportunities to attract future production to Queensland.

Queensland has already benefitted through its relationship with Sony Columbia and the government looks forward to continuing to work with Sony to bring additional productions to Queensland which will inject new money into the economy and create significant jobs.

53

Meeting with Sony Television


Attendees:

Cynthia Stegner Sony TV Senior Vice President, Post Production & VFX

Laura LeFaivre Sony TV Post Production Executive

Christina Khanjian Sony TV Vice President TV Production Accounting

Robynn Roberts Sony TV Manager US Production

Adam Moss Senior Vice President Production

Elle Croxford Cutting Edge Business Development ,Features & Television

Marc Varisco Visual Effects Supervisor


Meeting Summary:

Sony Television is a division of Sony. It has recently completed visual effects packages in the state and is a repeat client of Queensland business Cutting Edge, which facilitated and attended this meeting.

This meeting provided an opportunity to further build a relationship with the television side of the studio to increase confidence in doing work in Queensland and to encourage more production and post-production in our State. There were discussions on the incentive landscape in Australia, both from a Federal and State level, as well as the facilities available in Queensland, including the Village Roadshow Stages. There is an opportunity to secure further packages of visual effects work for Queensland.

Sony TV has been a recipient of Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and VFX Grant which aims to attract ‘footloose’ film and television projects to utilize the post, digital and visual effects facilities in Queensland through the provision of a grant in return for a significant spend in Queensland from the Studio. Projects are considered ‘footloose’ where they have a genuine post-production or VFX destination alternative.

Screen Queensland has provided two incentives to Sony Television in the past two years to complete visual effects in Queensland.

54

Meeting with Lakeshore Entertainment


Attendees:

Richard Wright Head of Production, Lakeshore

James McQuaide Award winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Head of Post, Lakeshore

Gary Lucchesi President

Tal Meirson Senior Vice President Production Finance

Elle Croxford Cutting Edge Business Development Features & Television

Marc Varisco Visual Effects Supervisor


Meeting Summary:

This meeting discussed securing further physical and post production work in Queensland from Lakeshore Entertainment and building a relationship between the Queensland Government and Lakeshore Entertainment.

Lakeshore has shown a strong commitment to Queensland already having done visual effects for Age of Adeline and Underworld: Blood Wars in Queensland.

During the meeting, Lakeshore has indicated its confidence in working in Queensland and indicated that it will apply for a Post, Digital and Visual Effects incentive for a feature film which will be submitted to Screen Queensland for assessment and consideration following the meeting.

Lakeshore Entertainment Corporation operates as a film production company. It engages in the production, finance, and international sale and distribution of action/adventure, celebrity access, comedy, drama, family, horror, magic, romance, science fiction, and suspense/thriller films, documentaries, mini-series, and series.

The film production and financing company has also launched Off the Dock, a digital studio that will finance, produce, acquire and distribute films from digital influencers that are aimed at the always-connected, YouTube-watching generation.

55

Meeting with ABC Studios International and Hoodlum


Attendees:

Keli Lee Managing Director, International Content, Platforms and Talent, ABC Studios International

Tracey Robertson Founder, Hoodlum


Meeting Summary:

ABC Studios International and Hoodlum a Brisbane-based company have entered into a first-look deal which was announced by the Premier during the mission.

The deal provides an avenue to have Queensland-generated content/IP developed for international distribution and signals the confidence of the market in content developed out of Queensland.

This first-look deal has the potential to bring new money into the economy to spend on local series resulting in tens of millions being spent in direct expenditure in Queensland.

ABC and Hoodlum are currently in pre-production on television series Harrow which will shoot in Brisbane.

ABC is part of the Disney family; Disney having also recently filmed Thor: Ragnarok and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in Queensland.

Hoodlum is a Brisbane company that has won both BAFTA and Emmy Awards for its work in television.

56

Queensland Partners Reception


Venue: Terraced Room, Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles

Event Summary:

The Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) coordinated event provided the opportunity to engage with American travel industry, airline partners and relevant travel and lifestyle media to promote Queensland as the ideal Australian destination for the US holiday traveller. Additional guests of Trade and Investment Queensland and Screen Queensland also provided the opportunity to engage with additional Los Angeles based trade, investment and entertainment businesses to promote Queensland’s diversified economic base and provide relevant information to the entertainment industry.

The event allowed the Queensland Government to reiterate its commitment and investments to protect the Great Barrier Reef as a natural treasure and iconic tourism destination. TEQ monitors the ongoing media coverage of the coral bleaching events. Scientific updates provided by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority are distributed in America across travel industry and media channels.

Tourism is a $23 billion industry to Queensland and contributes $11.2 billion directly to the Queensland economy. The United States is the fourth most valuable international source market for Queensland. The event elevated and promoted Queensland’s profile as a destination of choice for American visitors and reaffirmed the state’s tourism marketing leadership amongst key travel industry and media.

The event provided the opportunity to further promote Queensland as a premier destination for screen production. An event such as this keeps Queensland in the forefront of people’s minds when they are considering locations to scout for upcoming projects and assists in helping to attract further international production to the state.

List of Attendees:-

Name Organisation

Matt Burnett Mayor of Gladstone

Professor Ian O'Hara Principal Research Scientist Queensland University of Technology

Professor Arun Sharma Research and Commercialisation - DVC Office Queensland University of Technology

Tim Rose Managing Director, Southern Oil

Sarah Vogler Journalist, Courier Mail

Leigh Arredondo International Director, Tourism and Events Queensland

Kylie Smith Marketing Manager , Tourism and Events Queensland

Julie Kessler Journalist, Freelance - Honolulu Star Advertiser/Beverly Hills Magazine

David Latt Journalist, Freelance - PeterGreenberg.com, NY Daily News

Jennifer Peters Journalist, Freelancer - USA Today, Coast Magazine

Jeff Peters Guest, Jennifer Peters guest

Rosemary McClure Journalist, Los Angeles Times

Jeremy Kinser Journalist, Queerty.com

57

Name Organisation

Terry Gardner Journalist, Freelance - LA Times

Janice Wald Henderson Journalist, Freelance (Coastal Living)

Eric Rosen Journalist, Freelance (JustLuxe, National Geographic)

Rebekah Bell Journalist, Robb Report

Larry Dechant Journalist, ABC News

Veronica Werhane Guest, Larry Dechant Guest

Jenny Hooks Journalist, C Magazine/C Weddings

Liz Laing Journalist, CBS LA

Kyle Roderick Journalist, Freelancer

Ann Flower Guest, Kyle Roderick guest

Jim Calio Journalist, Freelancer

Leslie Westbook Journalist, Freelancer - Food & Home, Modern Bride

Wendy O'dea Journalist, Freelancer - Robb Report, National Geographic, Global Traveler

Samia Arslane Journalist, GenLux Magazine

Janice O'Leary Journalist, Robb Report

Maxwell Williams Freelancer

Olivia Markovic Freelancer

Michael Abraham President, Strategic Solution Partners

Ian Cresa Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Consumer Science

Gary Lamberson Manager, Nigro Karlin Segal & Feldstein

Jason Nagaia Guest, Gary Lamberson guest

Ruth Grau President, Springboard Vacations

Warren Grau Executive Vice President, Springboard Vacations

Wayne Stenning President, Australia New Zealand Group Services

Matthew Canales Vice President, Australia New Zealand Group Services

Sandra Brun-Kallio President, Antipodes

Hank Kallio Vice President, Antipodes

Jane Whitehead Vice President, Americas, Tourism Australia

Alan Whitehead Guest, Jane Whitehead guest

Kirk Demeter President, Down Under Answers

Samantha Holmes Integrated Marketing Manager, Qantas Airways

Annabelle Cottee Marketing Communications Manager, Qantas Airways

Justine Liddelow Senior Vice President, America, Helloworld

Cory Peyton Senior Account Manager, Swain Destinations

Jayson Repko Senior Account Manager, Swain Destinations

58

Name Organisation

Joseph Chan President, Synaxis, Event Organizer

Charles Chan Massey Vice President, Synaxis, Event Organizer

Elle Croxford Cutting Edge

Marc Varisco Cutting Edge

Steve Viner Liquid Animation

Karen Stanton Heat Treatment Australia

Nikki Greethead Heat Treatment Australia

Matthew Finn Tritium

Sam White Halfbrick

Nick Lines Alt.v.fx

Chelsey Martin Consul General, Australian Consulate-General, LA

John Whitten President, EGR

Robert Gils Wild Breads

Bill Draper Warner Bros

Sean Bailey Disney

Sam Dickerman Disney

Tracey Robertson Hoodlum

Keli Lee ABC Studios International

Kate Marks Ausfilm

Michelle Sandoval Ausfilm

Jim Ruzicka Ausfilm

Vivien Flitton Ausfilm

Peter Lawson Open Road Films

Peter O'Brien Actor

Caroline Ruddy RQ Media

Michael Condon Condon Presents

Aya Peard Guest, Michael Condon

Paul Neinstein RATPAC

Noelle Green Netflix

Jordan Patrick Smith Actor

Sophie Vavasseur Guest, Jordon Patrick Smith

Tracey Vieira Chief Executive Officer, Screen Queensland

59

Dinner with Walt Disney Executives


Venue: Soho House, 9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 90069

Attendees:

Sam Dickerman Executive Vice President, Production, Disney

Tracey Robertson CEO, Hoodlum

Keli C Lee Managing Director, International Content and Talent, ABC Studios International

Unjoo Moon Producer

Dion Beebe Cinematographer


Dinner Summary:

The dinner provided the opportunity to have further discussions with Disney and their television company ABC Studios International in regard to attracting and investing in production in Queensland.

The Queensland Government has built a strong relationship with Disney in recent years through supporting productions that include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Thor: Ragnarok and recently announcing investment in the television series Harrow.

The dinner provided an opportunity to hear from the industry about what they are looking for and how the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland can work more closely with them to continue the momentum Queensland has as the premier filming location in Australia.

The booming film industry in Queensland is delivering new money into the economy and creating jobs. It is also bringing incredible tourism opportunities to the state as our locations are shared globally through the stories made in the state.

Additionally, guest Dion Beebe and his wife Unjoo Moon are Australians living in Los Angeles. Dion is an Academy Award winning cinematographer (Memoirs of a Geisha) originally from Queensland. Unjoo Moon is a producer and is currently working with a Queensland writer on developing a feature film based on the Helen Reddy story. Sam Dickerman is a Disney executive who recently worked on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and came back to Queensland for the Cast & Crew Give Back screening at Star Casino where he met the Premier and spoke on stage.

Discussions focused on their positive experiences working with Queensland talent, the opportunity to do more in Queensland working with Queensland creatives, and how we can take Queensland stories global.

60

Meeting with Netflix

Date: Friday, 23 June 2017

Attendees:

Erik Barmack Vice President International Originals & Co-productions, Netflix

Ty Warren Head of Physical Production, Netflix


Meeting Summary:

Netflix is the world’s leading internet television network with over 100 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films.

Netflix is now the biggest production company in the world and as such, is a key relationship for driving future screen content and ensuring Queensland is at the forefront of developing content with them.

We are already leading the way with Australia’s first Original Netflix series Tidelands coming from Queensland writers and producers through production company Hoodlum and it will shoot here in early 2018.

The meeting provided the opportunity to get a better understanding of Netflix’s ambitions in making content in Australia and to build a stronger relationship with Netflix to bring further content to Queensland.

It also highlighted how keen Queensland is to have Tidelands start production here later this year.

61

Meeting with RATPAC


Attendees:

Paul Neinstein Chief Operating Officer, RATPAC

Michael Condon Condon Presents


Meeting Summary:

Since inception, RatPac has co-financed over 50 theatrically released motion pictures exceeding $10 billion in worldwide box office receipts. Queensland is keen to see some of the spend take place in our State.

Queensland has already benefitted through a relationship with RatPac which has invested in one feature film from Brisbane company WildBear (Electric Boogaloo). The meeting confirmed Queensland’s commitment to working with RatPac on bringing productions to Queensland which will inject new money into the economy and create significant jobs.

RatPac Entertainment has raised significant finance and is investing with Warner Bros, including their entity, New Line. Additionally, they are directly financing films including documentary feature films and drama.

RatPac is currently developing a feature film and they are considering where to shoot the film and Screen Queensland is pitching to have it shot in Queensland. Further projects were raised during the meeting and Screen Queensland is following up on leads generated from the meeting.

62

Media

THU 06 JULY 2017

Premier US Trade Mission June 16 - June 302017 Media Coverage Report

Total media types6

Total items116

Total audience2,818,017

Total ASR (in AUD)$222,526

An analysis of coverage produced between June 16 and June 30 2017 found 116 items. Thiscoverage reached a cumulative audience of 2,818,017 and had an advertising space rate ofAUD 222,526.

Media Type Volume Audience ASR (in AUD)

AM Radio 24 721,100 $49,701

FM Radio 8 105,000 $2,778

Newspaper 31 1,264,571 $61,589

Online News 43 51,346 $66,039

Social Network 1 0 $0

TV 9 676,000 $42,419

COPYRIGHT This report and its contents are for the internal research use of Mediaportal subscribers only and must notbe provided to any third party by any means for any purpose without the express permission of Isentia and/or the relevantcopyright owner. For more information contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER Isentia makes no representations and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes all warranties in relation tothe information contained in the report and is not liable for any losses, costs or expenses, resulting from any use or misuseof the report.

COPYRIGHT For the internal research use of Mediaportal subscribers only. Not to be provided to any third party for any purpose without the expresspermission of Isentia. For further information contact [email protected]

Gladstone mayor Matt Burnett will travel to the US with Annastacia Palaszczuk to ...15 Jun 2017 6:04 PMSeven Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Seven Local News, Rob Brough and Joanne Desmond

Duration: 0 min 31 secs • ASR AUD 225 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: M00070743328

Gladstone mayor Matt Burnett will travel to the US with Annastacia Palaszczuk to promote the region's biofuels industry.

Audience

11,000 ALL, 4,000 MALE 16+, 6,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Matt Burnett, Gladstone mayor

Qld premier to leave on US trade mission16 Jun 2017 10:07 AMYahoo! News Australia

107 words • ASR AUD 1,750 • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 793859704

As her MPs scatter across the state to sell the recent state budget, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will jet off thethe United States on a trade mission.

Following the extended budget week sitting of parliament, which wraps up on...Read on source website

Audience

94,360 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 1,124 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

Qld premier to leave on US trade mission16 Jun 2017 10:12 AMNEWS.com.au by Stuart Layt


As her MPs scatter across the state to sell the recent state budget, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will jet off thethe United States on a trade mission.Following the extended budget week sitting of parliament, which wraps up on Friday, Ms...Read on source website

Audience

1,349,560 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 20,831 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

Qld Premier to leave on US trade mission16 Jun 2017 10:29 AMGold Coast Bulletin

165 words • ASR AUD 53 • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 793871806


Audience

31,900 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 249 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

http://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/36018891/qld-premier-to-leave-on-us-trade-mission/

http://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/36018891/qld-premier-to-leave-on-us-trade-mission/

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/qld-premier-to-leave-on-us-trade-mission/news-story/7ff6f2d2519f5f6c63e38505996b1f5d

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/qld-premier-to-leave-on-us-trade-mission/news-story/7ff6f2d2519f5f6c63e38505996b1f5d

http://online.isentialink.com/goldcoastbulletin.com.au/2017/06/16/ad21a59b-1904-4dd3-ba05-cb6b5555ee2a.html

http://online.isentialink.com/goldcoastbulletin.com.au/2017/06/16/ad21a59b-1904-4dd3-ba05-cb6b5555ee2a.html


Qld Premier to leave on US trade mission16 Jun 2017 10:29 AMGeelong Advertiser



Audience


Qld Premier to leave on US trade mission16 Jun 2017 12:29 PMAdelaide Now



Audience


Qld Premier to leave on US trade mission16 Jun 2017 1:13 PMPerth Now



Audience


Annastacia Palaszczuk, Qld Premier, will head to the US on a trade mission tomorrow ...16 Jun 2017 10:01 AM4BC, Brisbane, 10:00 News, Newsreader

Duration: 0 min 22 secs • ASR AUD 516 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070751146

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Qld Premier, will head to the US on a trade mission tomorrow following the extended Budget week inParliament. She will lead a delegation of 100 mayors, business people, and university leaders to the bio conference in SanFrancisco.

Audience

22,000 ALL, 8,000 MALE 16+, 14,000 FEMALE 16+

Also broadcast from the following 8 stations

1071 AM (Kingaroy), 4BU (Bundaberg), 4CRB FM (Gold Coast), 4LG (Longreach), 4MK (Mackay), 4RO(Rockhampton), Power 100 (Townsville), Radio 4KZ (Innisfail)

http://online.isentialink.com/geelongadvertiser.com.au/2017/06/16/f29f4d4d-cf84-4051-9e70-efe1e3895743.html

http://online.isentialink.com/geelongadvertiser.com.au/2017/06/16/f29f4d4d-cf84-4051-9e70-efe1e3895743.html

http://online.isentialink.com/adelaidenow.com.au/2017/06/16/9a5d3896-ebd1-4a3e-aeff-4831b35f5417.html

http://online.isentialink.com/adelaidenow.com.au/2017/06/16/9a5d3896-ebd1-4a3e-aeff-4831b35f5417.html

http://online.isentialink.com/perthnow.com.au/2017/06/16/240b807b-5a39-4520-bdc2-9c4818ae89cc.html

http://online.isentialink.com/perthnow.com.au/2017/06/16/240b807b-5a39-4520-bdc2-9c4818ae89cc.html


QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is heading off to the US on a trade mission ...16 Jun 2017 11:02 AMGold FM, Gold Coast, 11:00 News, Newsreader


QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is heading off to the US on a trade mission tomorrow. She will be gone for a week longtrip with the delegation of 100 mayors, business people, and university leaders.

Audience

16,000 ALL, 11,000 MALE 16+, 5,000 FEMALE 16+

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, will head off to the US on a trade mission ...16 Jun 2017 11:02 AM4KQ, Brisbane, 11:00 News, Newsreader


Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, will head off to the US on a trade mission shortly following the extended Budgetweek seating. Palaszczuk will lead a delegation of 100 mayors, business people, and university leaders at a conference in SanDiego.

Audience

20,000 ALL, 10,000 MALE 16+, 10,000 FEMALE 16+

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, will head to the US on a trade mission ...16 Jun 2017 12:00 PM97.3fm, Brisbane, 12:00 News, Newsreader


Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, will head to the US on a trade mission tomorrow following the extended Budgetweek in Parliament. She will lead a delegation of 100 mayors, business people and university leaders to the bio conference inSan Francisco.

Audience

30,000 ALL, 13,000 MALE 16+, 18,000 FEMALE 16+

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is going to the US as her MPs spruik the recent Qld ...16 Jun 2017 12:03 PM4KQ, Brisbane, 12:00 News, Newsreader


Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is going to the US as her MPs spruik the recent Qld Budget. She will lead a delegation of 100mayors, business people and university leaders to the BIO 2017 Conference in San Diego.

Audience

16,000 ALL, 10,000 MALE 16+, 6,000 FEMALE 16+


Qld seeks more US film and TV projects17 Jun 2017 3:33 AM9News.com.au


After a busy budget week in state parliament, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is heading off on a trade mission tothe United States, with Hollywood again in her sights.

Queensland has recently attracted major Hollywood films Pirates...Read on source website

Audience


Qld seeks more US film and TV projects17 Jun 2017 3:43 AMYahoo! Prime7 by Stuart Layt


After a busy budget week in state parliament, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is heading off on a trade mission tothe United States, with Hollywood again in her sights.Queensland has recently attracted major Hollywood films Pirates of the...Read on source website

Audience

N/A UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, N/A AV. STORY AUDIENCE

Qld premier to travel to Hollywood17 Jun 2017 7:55 AMSky News Australia


After a busy budget week in state parliament, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is heading off on a trade mission tothe United States, with Hollywood again in her sights.Queensland has recently attracted major Hollywood films Pirates of the...Read on source website

Audience


Studios' Aussie warning17 Jun 2017Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast, General News, Jennifer Rajca

Page 16 • 246 words • ASR AUD 1,247 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 156.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 794299353

SOME of the world's largest entertainment companies are warning Australia is uncompetitive when it comes to luring filmstudios Down Under. The Australian government offers a location offset of 16.5 per cent for film and television projects filmedhere with a more than $15 million spend.View original

Audience

28,945 CIRCULATION

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/06/17/03/32/qld-seeks-more-us-film-and-tv-projects

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/06/17/03/32/qld-seeks-more-us-film-and-tv-projects

https://au.prime7.yahoo.com/q1/news/a/-/local/36028498/qld-seeks-more-us-film-and-tv-projects/

https://au.prime7.yahoo.com/q1/news/a/-/local/36028498/qld-seeks-more-us-film-and-tv-projects/

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/politics/state/2017/06/17/qld-premier-to-travel-to-hollywood.html

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/politics/state/2017/06/17/qld-premier-to-travel-to-hollywood.html


QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is set to leave for San Diego in a week-long trade ...17 Jun 2017 6:02 AM4BC, Brisbane, 06:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader


QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is set to leave for San Diego in a week-long trade mission to the United States from todayfollowing a busy budget week in State Parliament. Palaszczuk will be meeting with key production companies and studios toattract media productions to Sunshine state. A number of 100 delegated people and university leaders will join the Premier inthe 2017 Bio Fuels Conference in San Diego.

Audience

11,000 ALL, 3,000 MALE 16+, 8,000 FEMALE 16+

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US on a trade mission, which ...17 Jun 2017 7:02 AM4BC, Brisbane, 07:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader


Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US on a trade mission, which will focus on opportunities forinvestment in the bio industries. Palaszczuk is also planning to speak with key film production companies and studios.

Audience

14,000 ALL, 7,000 MALE 16+, 8,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, is travelling to the US and will be visiting ...17 Jun 2017 8:02 AM2SM, Sydney, 08:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader

Duration: 0 min 20 secs • ASR AUD 1,121 • NSW • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070757309

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, is travelling to the US and will be visiting Hollywood. Qld recently attracted twomajor Hollywood films to be filmed in the state. Palaszczuk will be meeting with key production companies and studios to tryand attract more film and TV productions.

Audience

8,000 ALL, 3,000 MALE 16+, 5,000 FEMALE 16+


2AD (Armidale), 2BH (Broken Hill), 2DU (Dubbo), 2EL (Orange), 2GF (Grafton), 2HD (Newcastle), 2LM (Lismore),2MG (Mudgee), 2MO (Gunnedah), 2NZ (Inverell), 2PK (Parkes), 2RE (Taree), 2TM (Tamworth), 2VM (Moree),4WK (Toowoomba), Triple Z (Lismore)


Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US on a trade mission, which ...17 Jun 2017 9:01 AM4BC, Brisbane, 09:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader


Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US on a trade mission, which will focus on opportunities forinvestment in biofuture and biotechnology. She will be accompanied by 100 delegates from Qld including business people,mayors, and university representatives.

Audience

17,000 ALL, 7,000 MALE 16+, 11,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees



1071 AM (Kingaroy), 4CRB FM (Gold Coast), 4LG (Longreach), Radio 4KZ (Innisfail)

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US for the 2017 Biofuels ...17 Jun 2017 10:02 AM4BC, Brisbane, 10:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader


Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US for the 2017 Biofuels Conference. Palaszczuk will meet with keyproduction companies and studios to attract more film and television productions to Qld. She will be accompanied by 100delegates from Qld including mayors, business people, and university representatives.

Audience

15,000 ALL, 6,000 MALE 16+, 9,000 FEMALE 16+


1071 AM (Kingaroy), 4CRB FM (Gold Coast), 4LG (Longreach), Radio 4KZ (Innisfail)

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US on a trade mission. She ...17 Jun 2017 12:02 PMABC Radio Brisbane, Brisbane, 12:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader

Duration: 0 min 36 secs • ASR AUD 2,031 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070759455

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today head to the US on a trade mission. She will be visiting the State of Nevada withfocus on opportunities for investment in mining and technology, with potential to capitalise on the renewable energy sector.

Audience

21,900 ALL, 12,000 MALE 16+, 9,900 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees



ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton), ABC Far North (Cairns), ABC Gold Coast (Gold Coast), ABC North Queensland(Townsville), ABC North West Qld (Mt Isa), ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), ABC Sunshine Coast(Sunshine Coast), ABC Tropical North (Mackay), ABC Western Queensland (Longreach), ABC Wide Bay(Bundaberg), Radio National (Brisbane)


Live Cross Report at State Parliament by Katrina Blowers, Correspondent....17 Jun 2017 6:02 PMChannel 7, Brisbane, Seven News (Saturday), Kay McGrath


Live Cross Report at State Parliament by Katrina Blowers, Correspondent.Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has flown out of Qld to lead a delegation of around 100 people, as part of her itinerary,which is a trip to a battery factory in Nevada. The premier hopes the factory can be replicated in Qld. Jackie Trad will be actingas premier until she returns.

Audience

267,000 ALL, 116,000 MALE 16+, 136,000 FEMALE 16+


Prime7 Gold Coast (Gold Coast), Seven Bundaberg (Bundaberg), Seven Cairns (Cairns), Seven Central (AliceSprings), Seven Mackay (Mackay), Seven Mt Isa (Mt Isa), Seven Rockhampton (Rockhampton), Seven SunshineCoast (Sunshine Coast), Seven Toowoomba (Toowoomba), Seven Townsville (Townsville), Southern Cross Central(Alice Springs), Southern Cross Darwin (Darwin)

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk left for the US for a week-long trade mission.17 Jun 2017 7:07 PMABC, Brisbane, ABC News (Weekend), Jessica Van Vonderen


Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk left for the US for a week-long trade mission.

Audience

145,000 ALL, 57,000 MALE 16+, 86,000 FEMALE 16+

Also broadcast from the following 1 station

ABC (Regional Queensland)

Annastacia Palaszczuk US tour: Premier touts Queensland's $1 billion biofuels industry19 Jun 2017 2:44 AMHerald Sun


PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a new plan to bolster the biomedical sciences industry in Queensland in a bidto create more than 3000 jobs and pour almost $2 billion into the economy.The Government will start by stumping up $4 million...Read on source website

Audience


Annastacia Palaszczuk US tour: Premier touts Queensland's $1 billion biofuels industry19 Jun 2017 8:07 AMBrisbane Courier-Mail


PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has made a pitch to US biotechnology companies, urging them to move to Queensland tocontinue their work.In a speech to industry in San Diego today, Ms Palaszczuk said the government was in the process of building a $1...Read on source website

Audience


http://online.isentialink.com/heraldsun.com.au/2017/06/19/64d6b422-4437-4e3c-8f3a-28f5059c984b.html

http://online.isentialink.com/heraldsun.com.au/2017/06/19/64d6b422-4437-4e3c-8f3a-28f5059c984b.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/19/06773d32-ed5e-4ad3-a0fe-69a36a788d54.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/19/06773d32-ed5e-4ad3-a0fe-69a36a788d54.html


Premier spruiking state to US19 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News, Sarah Vogler


AS HER Ministers prepare to fan across Queensland to sell their pre-election Budget, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk haslanded in the US to spruik the Sunshine State to investors. Accompanied by more than 100 delegates, Ms Palaszczuk madeher first stop in San Diego to visit the Bio 2017 convention and talk with the US Navy about its use of Queensland-madebiofuels in its green fleet. She will also hold talks with US film studios.View original

Audience

139,791 CIRCULATION

Smith reports that Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, has arrived n the US to ...19 Jun 2017 6:48 AM2GB, Sydney, Breakfast, Chris Smith

Duration: 0 min 41 secs • ASR AUD 1,458 • NSW • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070765993

Smith reports that Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, has arrived n the US to spruik the sunshine state to investors.He also reports on her talks with the US Navy about the use of Qld-made biofuels. Smith says it is worth being there for, addingit is a great potential sector. Smith says Palaszczuk took 100 delegates with her while the state is nearing in on a debt bill of$80b.

Audience

156,000 ALL, 75,000 MALE 16+, 77,000 FEMALE 16+

Also broadcast from the following 1 station

4BC (Brisbane)

Qld premier chasing Hollywood productions19 Jun 2017 5:56 PMtvtonight.com.au by David Knox


Queensland Premier & Minister for the Arts Annastacia Palaszczuk is in the US as part of a trade mission to lure moreHollywood productions down under.

She will meet with key production companies and studios to follow from recent titles,...Read on source website

Audience


http://tvtonight.com.au/2017/06/qld-premier-chasing-hollywood-productions.html

http://tvtonight.com.au/2017/06/qld-premier-chasing-hollywood-productions.html


Regular Segment: State Politics with Allyson Horn....19 Jun 2017 4:36 PMABC Radio Brisbane, Brisbane, Drive, Emma Griffiths

Duration: 4 mins 23 secs • ASR AUD 1,719 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070775310

Regular Segment: State Politics with Allyson Horn.Horn says the State Government ministers have been visiting regional areas, such as Townsville, Toowoomba, Cairns,Rockhampton, Proserpine, and Gladstone, while the Premier is overseas for a US trade mission. She mentions that CameronDick, [Queensland Minister for Health], has been in a couple of places as well. She says according to the governmentministers, they aim to 'sell the budget' announced by Curtis Pitt, Queensland Treasurer last week. She recalls that Pitt mademassive announcements for spending in projects in regional areas. She notes that this news prompted question on whether thepoliticians are doing election campaign. Jackie Trad, Queensland Deputy Premier, and Dick both refute this claim. Horn saysthe mentioned areas are actually seats that Labor is hoping to hold on to. She then notes that the Opposition does not believewhat the Palaszczuk Government ministers are claiming, saying that it is just a desperate attempt to secure regional seats.Scott Emerson, [Queensland Shadow Treasurer], thinks that Queenslanders can see through the Government's action. [cont]

Audience

16,000 ALL, 10,000 MALE 16+, 6,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Allyson Horn, State Political Reporter|Cameron Dick, [Queensland Minister for Health] [excerpt]|Curtis Pitt,Queensland Treasurer [excerpt]|Jackie Trad, Queensland Deputy Premier [Excerpt]|Scott Emerson, [QueenslandShadow Treasurer] [excerpt]

Amyris, Queensland move forward with planned biorefinery20 Jun 2017 10:00 AMInternet News Unassigned - United States

30 words • ASR N/A • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 804506506

Amyris Inc., the industrial bioscience company, and the government of Queensland, Australia, recently announced the nextstep their plans to develop a leading industrial biotechnology hub in Southeast Asia.Read on source website

Audience


Premier in US bid for biorefinery20 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News


A NEW biorefinery could be on the cards for regional Queensland, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to meet key investorsin the US today. Ms Palaszczuk is in the US as part of a week-long trade mission focusing on life sciences, such as biofuelsand biomedical science, as well as the film industry.View original

Audience

139,791 CIRCULATION

http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/14462/amyris-queensland-move-forward-with-planned-biorefinery

http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/14462/amyris-queensland-move-forward-with-planned-biorefinery


US official: Queensland geographically optimally positioned to supply US naval fleet'20 Jun 2017 12:46 PMBrisbane Courier-Mail


A QUEENSLAND biorefinery is a step closer to securing contracts to supply fuel to the US Navy with testing soon to begin onbiofuel being produced at the Gladstone pilot plant.Annastacia Palaszczuk and US officials at the Pentagon in 2015. Picture:...Read on source website

Audience


Amyris Inc (AMRS) Announces Next Step in Developing Industrial Biotechnology Hub inSoutheast Asia

20 Jun 2017 10:57 PMSmarter Analyst by Corey Williams481 words • ASR N/A • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 796023881

Amyris Inc (NASDAQ: AMRS ) and the Government of Queensland, Australia announced the next step their plans to develop aleading industrial biotechnology hub in Southeast Asia. Plans call for developing a new production plant with support fromlocal...Read on source website

Audience


Queensland sugarcane to be used in cosmetics by American company setting up in the SunshineState

21 Jun 2017 12:00 AMBrisbane Courier-Mail359 words • ASR AUD 1,287 • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 795778592

A MAJOR international company turning sugarcane into high-end make-up and perfume will establish a new factory in regionalQueensland in a coup tipped to pump millions into the economy and create much-needed jobs.Amyris – which transforms cane into a...Read on source website

Audience


http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/20/d34807a6-2deb-425b-9785-b03f50e75c25.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/20/d34807a6-2deb-425b-9785-b03f50e75c25.html

http://www.smarteranalyst.com/2017/06/20/amyris-inc-amrs-announces-next-step-developing-industrial-biotechnology-hub-southeast-asia/

http://www.smarteranalyst.com/2017/06/20/amyris-inc-amrs-announces-next-step-developing-industrial-biotechnology-hub-southeast-asia/

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/20/0df9cf63-f84f-4100-8d1c-6af98a04dcbc.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/20/0df9cf63-f84f-4100-8d1c-6af98a04dcbc.html


$4 million injection boosts Queensland’s biomedical industry21 Jun 2017 5:03 AMMySunshineCoast


SAN DIEGO, USA: The Palaszczuk Government will invest $4 million to expand Queensland’s biomedical sector and deliverup to 3000 new jobs, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced to the BIO international convention today.

Launching the...Read on source website

Audience


Brisbane to host major life sciences industry conference in 201821 Jun 2017 5:08 AMMySunshineCoast


SAN DIEGO, USA: International bio investors have been invited to Brisbane after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announcedthe Queensland capital will play host next year to a gathering of the leading players in one of Australia’s most exciting an...Read on source website

Audience


MIT Bootcamp returns to Queensland in 201821 Jun 2017 5:13 AMMySunshineCoast


SAN DIEGO, USA: The best and brightest minds from across the globe will come together to solve some of the world’s biggestproblems under the Palaszczuk Government’s Advance Queensland initiative.

Speaking in San Diego for International BIO...Read on source website

Audience


https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/4-million-injection-boosts-queenslands-biomedical-industry,50008

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/4-million-injection-boosts-queenslands-biomedical-industry,50008

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/brisbane-to-host-major-life-sciences-industry-conference-in-2018,50009

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/brisbane-to-host-major-life-sciences-industry-conference-in-2018,50009

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/mit-bootcamp-returns-to-queensland-in-2018,50010

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/mit-bootcamp-returns-to-queensland-in-2018,50010


US company plans regional Queensland biorefinery to make cosmetics from sugar cane21 Jun 2017 9:47 AMABC Online


Sugar cane will be converted into a product that can be used in cosmetics, fragrances and lubricants. (ABC Rural: MartyMcCarthy)A United States biotechnology company has announced it will build a biorefinery in Queensland to make cosmetics out of...Read on source website

Audience


AMYRIS PARTNERS WITH QUEENSLAND ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BIOREFINERY21 Jun 2017 10:00 AMInternet News Unassigned - United States by Mary Page Bailey


Amyris, Inc. (Emeryville, Calif.; www.amyris.com) and the Government of Queensland, Australia announced the next step theirplans to develop a leading industrial biotechnology hub in Southeast Asia.Read on source website

Audience


New deal could be so sweet21 Jun 2017Cairns Post, Cairns, General News

Page 15 • 134 words • ASR AUD 296 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 59.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 795817377

A MAJOR international company turning sugar cane into high-end make-up and perfume is considering North Queensland asthe site for a factory which would pump millions of dollars into the economy and create jobs. Amyris - a business thatspecialises in transforming sugar cane into a product used in everything from vitamins to perfumes and cosmetics, replacing aningredient otherwise sourced from sharks - will announce today it will build a biorefinery in Queensland.View original

Audience

15,157 CIRCULATION

Refinery a sweet deal for regions21 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News, Sarah Vogler


A MAJOR international company turning sugarcane into high-end make-up and perfume will establish a new factory in regionalQueensland in a coup tipped to pump millions into the economy and create much-needed jobs. Amyris - which transforms caneinto a sustainable product used in everything from vitamins to perfumes and cosmetics, replacing an ingredient otherwisesourced from sharks - will today announce it will build a new biorefinery in Queensland.View original

Audience

139,791 CIRCULATION

http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-06-21/amyris-to-make-cosmetics-from-queensland-sugar-cane/8637140


http://www.chemengonline.com/amyris-partners-with-queensland-on-construction-of-new-biorefinery/

http://www.chemengonline.com/amyris-partners-with-queensland-on-construction-of-new-biorefinery/


US sugar shaker looks at city base21 Jun 2017Townsville Bulletin, Townsville QLD, General News, Sarah Vogler


A MAJOR international company turning sugar cane into high-end make-up and perfume is considering Townsville as the sitefor a new factory which would pump millions of dollars into the economy and create much-needed jobs. Amyris - a businessthat specialises in transforming sugar cane into a sustainable product used in everything from vitamins to perfumes andcosmetics, replacing an ingredient otherwise sourced from sharks - will announce today it will build a new biorefinery inQueensland.View original

Audience

18,061 CIRCULATION

U.S.-partnered biorefinery to open in Australia21 Jun 2017 2:45 PMSINA by Xinhua English


SYDNEY, June 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Biotechnology company Amyris said Wednesday that they will partner with the Queenslandgovernment in Australia to open a biorefinery as part of the state's vision to produce 1 billion Australian dollars (760 million U.S.Read on source website

Audience


US company plans regional Queensland biorefinery to make cosmetics from sugar cane21 Jun 2017 3:52 PMABC Online


Sugar cane will be converted into a product that can be used in cosmetics, fragrances and lubricants. (ABC Rural: MartyMcCarthy)A United States biotechnology company has announced it will build a biorefinery in Queensland to make cosmetics out of...Read on source website

Audience


The Qld Government has announced that Amyris Biotechnologies, a US-based ...21 Jun 2017 6:31 AMABC Tropical North, Mackay, 06:30 News, Colin Wilson


The Qld Government has announced that Amyris Biotechnologies, a US-based biotechnology company, will announce plans toset up a branch in regional Qld's sugar region. The company is using sugar cane in making cosmetics. Qld Premier AnnastaciaPalaszczuk has stated that it can potentially make up to 70 jobs.

Audience

N/A ALL, N/A MALE 16+, N/A FEMALE 16+

http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-21/detail-ifyhmpew2822157.shtml

http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-21/detail-ifyhmpew2822157.shtml




The State Government has announced that Amyris Biotechnologies, a US-based ...21 Jun 2017 6:32 AMABC North Queensland, Townsville, 06:30 News, Newsreader


The State Government has announced that Amyris Biotechnologies, a US-based biotechnology company, will set up a branchin regional Queensland's sugar region to use the sugar cane there in making cosmetics. The company has also a branch thatis currently operating in Brazil. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has stated that it can potentially make up to 70jobs across Queensland.

Audience


Greg Williamson, Mackay Mayor, says he is hoping the Mackay region will be considered ...21 Jun 2017 7:49 AMABC Radio Brisbane, Brisbane, 07:45 News, Newsreader


Greg Williamson, Mackay Mayor, says he is hoping the Mackay region will be considered for a new biorefinery. The QldGovernment says a US biotechnology company called Ameris (*) will announce plans to set up a new facility in regionalQueensland.

Audience

72,500 ALL, 39,700 MALE 16+, 31,800 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Greg Williamson, Mackay Mayor


ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton), ABC Far North (Cairns), ABC Gold Coast (Gold Coast), ABC North Queensland(Townsville), ABC North West Qld (Mt Isa), ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), ABC Sunshine Coast(Sunshine Coast), ABC Tropical North (Mackay), ABC Western Queensland (Longreach), ABC Wide Bay(Bundaberg)

Regular Segment: What You Need to Know with Rachel Regan, ABC News....21 Jun 2017 8:36 AMABC Tropical North, Mackay, Breakfast, Meecham Philpott

Duration: 7 mins 12 secs • ASR AUD 886 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070801942

Regular Segment: What You Need to Know with Rachel Regan, ABC News.Regan says Nationals MP George Christensen has crossed the floor last night in Parliament to vote with Labor against theproposed cuts to Sunday penalty rates for workers which was decided by the Fair Work Commission. Regan says a fewengineers were testing boom gates in the Mackay Base Hospital so they can free two public car parks for patients and visitors.Regan says after the Qld Premier's visit to the US, US biotechnology company Amaris is looking for a regional Qld town that isa big producer of sugar to roll out a bio-refinery for their products. Regan says CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembrihave stated this means growers will be able to get more out of their crops, as the sugar industry has been surrounded byadverse publicity as of late.

Audience


Interviewees

Paul Schembri, chairman, Canegrowers|Rachel Regan, ABC News


Dowsett is joined by Kallee Buchanan, ABC reporter. Dowsett says a big refinery ...21 Jun 2017 9:05 AMABC Wide Bay, Bundaberg, Breakfast, David Dowsett


Dowsett is joined by Kallee Buchanan, ABC reporter. Dowsett says a big refinery company has their site set on Qld to produce23,000 tons of a sugarcane-based ingredient called farnesene. He says during the Bio 2017 International Convention, QldPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the planned biorefinery could create about 70 jobs. Buchanan says the company is foundby the group of scientists from the University of California in the US. She says they dedicated the company to creatingsustainable ingredients for the personal care of pharmaceutical markets. She says they are the first company to useplant-based sugars to make anti-malaria drugs. She confirms that there will be funding from the state government for theproject. She says a lot of companies are looking at the future of sugar as a biotech ingredient noting that she spoke with MSF.She mentions that Bundaberg, Mackay, and Townsville are tagged as potential locations.

Audience


Interviewees

Curtis Pitt, Treasurer [Excerpt]

News Headlines:...21 Jun 2017 9:18 AM4CA AM, Cairns, John Mackenzie, John MacKenzie

Duration: 5 mins 0 sec • ASR AUD 615 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070799293

News Headlines:The Courier Mail - The former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has been held in custody at Brisbane watchhouse after beingarrested by police today following a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation.- Amyris, an international company turning sugarcane into high-end make-up and perfume, will be establishing a new factoryin regional Qld in a coup tipped to pump the economy and create much-needed jobs.- Qld militant construction unions rally in national day of action to protest government industrial relations agenda. MasterBuilders Qld has estimated that each wildcat strike costs the state economy up to $8m.- Gina Rinehart wants to cut red tape to open up the nation's agricultural potential.- Around 10,000 Qld police have received special training to combat lone-wolf attacks leading up to the Commonwealth games.- Australians want lower prices and lower emissions. The Federal Government has announcing new export restrictions on gas.- Laws on citizenship funding could be blocked this week while Labor accuses the Federal Government of snobbery.

Audience


CANEGROWERS says a proposed new bio-refinery by US biotechnology company ...21 Jun 2017 11:01 AMABC Radio Brisbane, Brisbane, 11:00 News, Newsreader


CANEGROWERS says a proposed new bio-refinery by US biotechnology company Amaris in regional Qld will boost exportopportunities for growers. Chairman Paul Schembri says this means growers will be able to get more out of their crops.

Audience

43,100 ALL, 22,200 MALE 16+, 20,900 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Paul Schembri, chairman, Canegrowers


ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton), ABC Far North (Cairns), ABC Gold Coast (Gold Coast), ABC North Queensland(Townsville), ABC North West Qld (Mt Isa), ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), ABC Sunshine Coast(Sunshine Coast), ABC Tropical North (Mackay), ABC Western Queensland (Longreach), ABC Wide Bay(Bundaberg), Radio National (Brisbane)


Annastacia Palaszczuk meets Nevada Governor to establish sister state agreement21 Jun 2017 9:38 PMAdelaide Now


PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has met with Governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval in Carson City today a bid to establish asister state agreement between the two.The meeting came on day four of Ms Palaszczuk's week-long US trade mission.The pair spoke fo...Read on source website

Audience


CANEGROWERS says Ameris' proposed biorefinery in regional Qld will boost export ...21 Jun 2017 12:00 PMABC Wide Bay, Bundaberg, 12:00 News, Rachel Loakes


CANEGROWERS says Ameris' proposed biorefinery in regional Qld will boost export opportunities for growers. The QldGovernment says the said facility's location has not finalised yet. The said company uses sugar cane in a range of products,including cosmetics, fragrances, and lubricants.

Audience


Interviewees

Leanne Donaldson, Member for Bundaberg|Paul Schembri, chairman, Canegrowers

The Qld peak sugar industry group says a proposed new biorefinery in regional Qld will ...21 Jun 2017 12:02 PMABC North Queensland, Townsville, 12:00 News, Newsreader


The Qld peak sugar industry group says a proposed new biorefinery in regional Qld will boost export opportunities for growers.The Qld Government says Amyris is planning to set up a new facility in regional Qld but a location has not been finalised. PaulSchembri, Chairman, Canegrowers Mackay, says it means growers will be able to get more out of their crops.

Audience


Interviewees

Paul Schembri, Chairman, Canegrowers Mackay

http://online.isentialink.com/adelaidenow.com.au/2017/06/22/896dcc8c-6fb6-4aa8-b8fc-6a2da4e86921.html

http://online.isentialink.com/adelaidenow.com.au/2017/06/22/896dcc8c-6fb6-4aa8-b8fc-6a2da4e86921.html


Interview with Anthony Lynham, Queensland Minister for State Development. McKillop ...21 Jun 2017 12:12 PMABC Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld Country Hour, Charlie McKillop

Duration: 0 min 1 sec • ASR AUD 10,507 • QLD • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070801695

Interview with Anthony Lynham, Queensland Minister for State Development. McKillop says Queensland Premier AnnastaciaPalaszczuk has announced plans for another biorefinery. She explains it will be built by US-based company AmyrisBiotechnologies. She notes that the company sees Queensland as the perfect fit to duplicating the success in its Braziloperations. Lynham says the biorefinery facility will be built in regional Queensland and will be using cane. He says 70 jobs willbe created, noting that it diversify the sugar industry. McKillop says the peak body CANEGROWERS welcomed theannouncement. She mentions the Developing Northern Australia Conference in Cairns. Lynham says there is a market waitingalready for the bioproduct. He notes that the ethanol mandate has been very well-received. He adds that it is playing a key rolein Queensland's move to a clean energy economy.

Audience

3,600 ALL, 1,800 MALE 16+, 1,800 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Anthony Lynham, Queensland Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.


ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton), ABC Far North (Cairns), ABC North Queensland (Townsville), ABC North WestQld (Mt Isa), ABC Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast), ABC Tropical North (Mackay), ABC Western Queensland(Longreach), ABC Wide Bay (Bundaberg)

State Treasurer Curtis Pitt has announced the US biotechnology company AmerUs will ...21 Jun 2017 4:34 PMChannel 7, Brisbane, Seven News Qld at 4pm, Kendall Gilding


State Treasurer Curtis Pitt has announced the US biotechnology company AmerUs will be building a refinery somewherebetween Bundaberg and Townsville to produce a sugarcane-based ingredient to be used in various products such as lubricantsand cosmetics. This is expected to create 70 jobs.

Audience

128,000 ALL, 51,000 MALE 16+, 71,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Curtis Pitt, Queensland Treasurer


Prime7 Gold Coast (Gold Coast), Seven Bundaberg (Bundaberg), Seven Cairns (Cairns), Seven Mackay (Mackay),Seven Mt Isa (Mt Isa), Seven Rockhampton (Rockhampton), Seven Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast), SevenToowoomba (Toowoomba), Seven Townsville (Townsville)


Regular Segment: State Politics with Chris O'Brien....21 Jun 2017 4:46 PMABC Radio Brisbane, Brisbane, Drive, Emma Griffiths


Regular Segment: State Politics with Chris O'Brien.Compere mentions that Labor ministers are currently touring the state. O'Brien thinks that the Cabinet somehow exponentiallyexpanded its own membership. He mentions that Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, is currently in the US, whereshe expressed her approval for biofuels. He then discusses the current 'battle of the budgets' between Qld and NSW, as hecompares it with a football match.

Audience

26,000 ALL, 11,000 MALE 16+, 15,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Chris O'Brien, State Political reporter

News Headlines...21 Jun 2017 5:59 PMSeven Mackay, Mackay, Seven News Mackay, Rob Brough


News Headlines- Mackay is in the running for a biorefinery.- A man has been seriously injured in a rollover.- New training to help know signs of mental illness.- Concerns over showgrounds parking.

Audience

12,000 ALL, 6,000 MALE 16+, 6,000 FEMALE 16+

Mackay is in the running for a new multimillion-dollar biorefinery to provide products to ...21 Jun 2017 6:00 PMSeven Mackay, Mackay, Seven News Mackay, Rob Brough


Mackay is in the running for a new multimillion-dollar biorefinery to provide products to the US. Treasurer Curtis Pitt has beenin the region today. The US biotechnology company Amyris uses a cane-based ingredient to make a range of products,including cosmetics and fragrances. They need 23,000 tonnes of it a year, and Mackay growers are ready to provide it.However, Pitt has warned there will be some competition and a final decision has not been made.

Audience

12,000 ALL, 6,000 MALE 16+, 6,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Curtis Pitt, Queensland Treasurer|Kerry Latter, Canegrowers|Mark Bailey, Biofuels Minister


Bundaberg is one of three Qld regional cities earmarked for new bio-refinery. The project ...21 Jun 2017 6:06 PMWIN Wide Bay, Bundaberg, WIN News , Lincoln Humphries


Bundaberg is one of three Qld regional cities earmarked for new bio-refinery. The project is being proposed by Americancompany Amyris, which will transform sugar cane into cosmetics. Mackay and Townsville were also shortlisted. The companyplans to use the Qld Bio-Refinery to launched into the Asian market. The State Government is in discussion with the company.

Audience


Interviewees

Curtis Pitt, Queensland Treasurer|Leanne Donaldson, Qld MP

Annastacia Palaszczuk meets Nevada Governor to establish sister state agreement22 Jun 2017 5:38 AMBrisbane Courier-Mail


PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has met with Governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval in Carson City today a bid to establish asister state agreement between the two.The meeting came on day four of Ms Palaszczuk's week-long US trade mission.The pair spoke fo...Read on source website

Audience


Mayor's diary: Promoting Gladstone in the US22 Jun 2017 7:51 AMwhitsundaycoastguardian.com.au


NAVY VISIT: Mayor Matt Burnett, third from left, with the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, fifth from right, during avisit with the US Navy.GLADSTONE Region mayor Matt Burnett is on a US bio-fuels fact-finding and promotion trip with the...Read on source website

Audience


New algae farm for Goondiwindi22 Jun 2017 8:36 AMQueensland Country Life


Goondiwindi’s Woods Grain has secured a $579,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government.to build an algae farm forlivestock production.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who this week attended the international BIO 2017 conference in San Diego, said Woods...Read on source website

Audience


http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/22/66926dae-86cd-4bee-b926-46a6f0bd89a3.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/22/66926dae-86cd-4bee-b926-46a6f0bd89a3.html

https://www.whitsundaycoastguardian.com.au/news/mayors-diary-promoting-gladstone-in-the-us/3192294/

https://www.whitsundaycoastguardian.com.au/news/mayors-diary-promoting-gladstone-in-the-us/3192294/

http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/4745927/woods-grain-to-build-algae-farm/?cs=4698

http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/4745927/woods-grain-to-build-algae-farm/?cs=4698


Ah, eau de Bundaberg22 Jun 2017News Mail, Bundaberg QLD, General News


Cane processing giant scopes out our city A MAJOR international company turning sugar cane into high-end make-up andperfume will establish a new factory in regional Queensland in a coup tipped to pump millions into the economy and createmuch-needed jobs - and Bundaberg is on the shortlist for locations. Amyris, which transforms cane into a sustainable productused in everything from vitamins to perfumes and cosmetics, replacing an ingredient otherwise sourced from sharks, hasannounced it will build a biorefinery in Queensland.View original

Audience

6,558 CIRCULATION

Biofutures grant could put M'boro on map22 Jun 2017Fraser Coast Chronicle, Hervey Bay QLD, General News


A $250,000 State Government grant to MSF Sugar could see Maryborough in the centre of a major boost to the emergingbiofutures industry in Queensland. North Queensland-based company MP Holdings, trading as MSF Sugar, has received thefunding to demonstrate bioethanol production from agave at a pilot scale, using agave from Arriga and Maryborough.View original

Audience

5,990 CIRCULATION

Good days promoting Gladstone in the US22 Jun 2017Gladstone Observer, Gladstone QLD, General News

Page 5 • 567 words • ASR AUD 375 • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 410.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 796721159

GLADSTONE Mayor Matt Burnett is on a US bio-fuels fact-finding and promotion trip of our own facility with the QueenslandPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Exclusively to The Observer, he has provided a diary of his busy schedule.View original

Audience

3,536 CIRCULATION


Incentive funds for renewables22 Jun 2017Townsville Bulletin, Townsville QLD, General News


BURDEKIN Renewable Fuels will receive $125,000 from the State Government's Advance Queensland program after it wasacknowledged as being at the forefront of a global bioindustrial revolution. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who this weekattended the BIO 2017 conference in San Diego, said BRF aimed to produce pellets from sugarcane tops and trash forbiorefining.View original

Audience

18,061 CIRCULATION

International collaboration to advance Queensland and Nevadan economies22 Jun 2017 10:00 AMInternet News Unassigned - United States by Connie Voong


University of Nevada, Reno and Queensland University of Technology officials sign MOU signing to encourage exploration ofresearch opportunitiesRead on source website

Audience


Plan to turn cane into cash22 Jun 2017Daily Mercury, Mackay QLD, General News


Mackay in the running as new biorefinery site A MAJOR international company turning sugarcane into high-end make-up andperfume will establish a new factory in regional Queensland in a coup tipped to pump millions into the economy and createmuch-needed jobs. Amyris - which transforms cane into a sustainable product used in everything from vitamins to perfumesand cosmetics, replacing an ingredient otherwise sourced from sharks - will build a new biorefinery in Queensland.View original

Audience

7,738 CIRCULATION

https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2017/queensland



Plans for biorefinery in Queensland22 Jun 2017 10:00 AMManufacturers Monthly by Stephanie Stefanovic


The Queensland Government has announced plans for a biorefinery by US Biotechnology company, Amyris.ÂThe biorefinery could create upwards of 70 jobs and further boost Queenslandâ€™s reputation globally as a leading biofutureslocation, according t...Read on source website

Audience


Premier promotes biomeds22 Jun 2017Gladstone Observer, Gladstone QLD, General News

Page 5 • 172 words • ASR AUD 75 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 82.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • PremierUS Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 796721140

PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a new plan to bolster the biomedical sciences industry in Queensland in a bidto create more than 3000 jobs and pour almost $2 billion into the economy. The overnment will start by stumping up $4 milliontowards initiatives to help build skills and make it easier for the industry to grow. About $2 million will be put towards abiomedical assistance fund to help biomedical enterprises establish themselves.View original

Audience

3,536 CIRCULATION

Sitting pretty for plant22 Jun 2017Townsville Bulletin, Townsville QLD, General News, John Andersen


LIPSTICK, facial creams and perfume could all be made from North Queensland-grown sugarcane as Townsville rolls out thewelcome mat for California-based company Amyris Inc. The city is one of three potentional sites in regional Queensland for afactory turning sugarcane biomass into high-end make-up and perfumes for the Asian market.View original

Audience

18,061 CIRCULATION

http://www.manmonthly.com.au/biorefinery-queensland

http://www.manmonthly.com.au/biorefinery-queensland


SUGAR INTO PERFUME22 Jun 2017Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette, Port Douglas QLD, General News

Page 3 • 58 words • ASR AUD 47 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 23.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • PremierUS Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 796911684

A MAJOR international company turning sugar cane into high end make-up and perfume will establish a new factory in regionalQueensland in a coup tipped to pump millions of dollars into the economy. The deal was reached following negotiationsbetween the company, Amyris, and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk meeting with the company in San Diego, US, on Tuesday.View original

Audience

3,732 CIRCULATION

Value adding best for state22 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, Editorials

Page 20 • 168 words • ASR AUD 2,108 • Photo: Yes • Type: EditorialClassification: • Size: 120.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 796722856

IT'S long been accepted wisdom that Queensland can't afford to be a rocks and crops, reef and beef economy. Whether it beto raw materials we mine, crops we grow or sectors that require supply, value adding has been a goal across the political dividefor decades. Contributing to the supply chain rather than simply sending raw material overseas means there's a significantmultiplier effect for jobs from a single primary source.View original

Audience

139,791 CIRCULATION

Queensland film industry: Premier to hit up Hollywood on US trade mission22 Jun 2017 2:00 PMHerald Sun


PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk will hit the streets of Hollywood today as she attempts to lure more film and televisionproductions to our shores.Ms Palaszczuk, who is in the midst of a week-long US trade mission, flew into Los Angeles last night,...Read on source website

Audience


Bundaberg MP Leanne Donaldson says the region has the capability to support a ...22 Jun 2017 6:30 AM4BU, Bundaberg, 06:30 News, Newsreader


Bundaberg MP Leanne Donaldson says the region has the capability to support a proposed biorefinery by an Americancompany for QLD.

Audience


Interviewees

Leanne Donaldson, Bundaberg MP

http://online.isentialink.com/heraldsun.com.au/2017/06/22/802934ae-d79f-4d3c-97d4-e4daff17f992.html

http://online.isentialink.com/heraldsun.com.au/2017/06/22/802934ae-d79f-4d3c-97d4-e4daff17f992.html


Queensland film industry: Premier to hit up Hollywood on US trade mission23 Jun 2017 12:00 AMBrisbane Courier-Mail


Hollywood stars shine on Glitter StripAquaman production begins on coastPREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk will hit the streets of Hollywood today as she attempts to lure more film and televisionproductions to our shores.Ms Palaszczuk, who is in the...Read on source website

Audience


Interview with Leeanne Enoch, Qld Science and Innovation Minister, about Golden ...22 Jun 2017 3:24 PMABC Radio Brisbane, Brisbane, Drive, Emma Griffiths


Interview with Leeanne Enoch, Qld Science and Innovation Minister, about Golden Biotech's project to research about amushroom that can cure dementia.She says the mushroom found in Taiwan has been found to improve and learning and memory in mice. She notes thepre-clinical testing will be supported by Qld Government before the human trials. She points out that new industries and newjobs will be created once these kids of ideas are commercialised.

Audience

21,000 ALL, 8,000 MALE 16+, 13,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Leeanne Enoch, Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Science and Innovation

Two Up: Amyris, Queensland gamble on farnesene for SE Asia23 Jun 2017 6:42 AMBiofuels Digest by Jim Lane


The Digest discovered this hand-written lyric, we think written with a thumbnail dipped in biocrude, near Amyris headquarters inEmeryville.Somewhere north of Byron Bay where Cooktown orchids grow, and cane is ever-present and the Condamine sweetly...Read on source website

Audience


International collaboration to advance Queensland and Nevadan economies23 Jun 2017 7:32 AMNevada Today by Connie Voong


University of Nevada, Reno and Queensland University of Technology officials sign MOU signing to encourage exploration ofresearch opportunitiesOn June 21, 2017, the Honorable Annastacia Palaszczuk, premier of Queensland, Australia, visited the Bigges...Read on source website

Audience


http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/22/bbbb8a31-c8e0-4f9c-8692-543f7a036dad.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/22/bbbb8a31-c8e0-4f9c-8692-543f7a036dad.html

http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2017/06/22/two-up-amyris-queensland-gamble-on-farnesene-for-se-asia/

http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2017/06/22/two-up-amyris-queensland-gamble-on-farnesene-for-se-asia/




Regular Segment: Queensland Politics with Steve Wardill, The Courier Mail....22 Jun 2017 10:30 PM2GB, Sydney, Night Time (Late), Steve Price

Duration: 9 mins 36 secs • ASR AUD 16,302 • NSW • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070822456

Regular Segment: Queensland Politics with Steve Wardill, The Courier Mail.Price and Wardill talk about Queensland Maroon's win over NSW Blues at yesterday's Origin II. He says they will watch theManny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn match in Brisbane on 2 July. He mentions former Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has beenexpelled from the Labor Party, according to a tweet from them that says he will no longer be a member. He notes QueenslandPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has met with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in Carson City in a bid to establish asister-state agreement between the two. He says the Government feels it has to outsource KPMG to investigate why theirbureaucracy is going up.

Audience

33,000 ALL, 11,000 MALE 16+, 23,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Steve Wardill, The Courier Mail


1071 AM (Kingaroy), 2AY (Albury), 2BS (Bathurst), 2CC (Canberra), 2EC (Bega), 2LT (Lithgow), 2NM(Muswellbrook), 3YB (Warrnambool), 4BC (Brisbane), 4BU (Bundaberg), 4MK (Mackay), 4RO (Rockhampton), 4VL(Charleville), 4ZR (Roma), 8HA (Alice Springs)

Bio expansion looms23 Jun 2017Gladstone Observer, Gladstone QLD, General News, Tegan Annett


Company's innovative plan to produce cheap hydrogen A GLADSTONE company that already turns tyres into diesel is workingwith the nation's leading scientists to build a $7 million biohydrogen-generation unit.View original

Audience

3,536 CIRCULATION

Factory may be sweet change23 Jun 2017Cairns Post, Cairns, General News, Tom Volling


SUGARCANE growers believe strong investment in a biorefinery for the Far North would build resilience and address one theindustry's key weaknesses. An abundance of sugarcane and proximity to Asia is why US biotechnology firm Amyris is planningto build the factory in Queensland.View original

Audience

15,157 CIRCULATION


FLIGHTS, ANNA... ACTION!23 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News, Sarah Vogler

Page 15 • 313 words • ASR AUD 10,064 • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 573.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 797506284

Our Hollywood Premier on blockbuster mission PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk will hit the streets of Hollywood today as sheattempts to lure more film and television productions to our shores.View original

Audience

139,791 CIRCULATION

From cane trash to biofuel23 Jun 2017Burdekin Advocate, QLD, General News


BURDEKIN Renewable Fuels will receive $125,000 from the State Government's Advance Queensland program after it wasacknowledged as being at the forefront of a global bioindustrial revolution. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who this weekattended the BIO 2017 conference in San Diego, said BRF aimed to produce pellets from sugarcane tops and trash forbiorefining.View original

Audience

N/A CIRCULATION

Golden Biotech to work with AU researchers on mushroom Alzheimer’s cure23 Jun 2017 10:00 AMFresh Plaza


A Taiwanese biotech company will work with Queensland researchers to determine if a new chemical entity – derived from amushroom – could potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease.Read on source website

Audience


http://www.freshplaza.com/article/177714/Golden-Biotech-to-work-with-AU-researchers-on-mushroom-Alzheimers-cure

http://www.freshplaza.com/article/177714/Golden-Biotech-to-work-with-AU-researchers-on-mushroom-Alzheimers-cure


Growers wait for biorefinery details23 Jun 2017Burdekin Advocate, QLD, General News


BURDEKIN growers are waiting to hear more details of a possible biorefinery in Townsville which would aim to produce 23,000tonnes a year of a sugar canebased ingredient. The Queensland Government has announced plans for a biorefinery inconjunction with US biotechnology firm Amyris and Townsville is being considered as a site for the biorefinery along withMackay and Bundaberg.View original

Audience

N/A CIRCULATION

Looking good for cosmetic industry23 Jun 2017Townsville Bulletin, Townsville QLD, General News, John Andersen


MINISTER Assisting the Premier on North Queensland Coralee O'Rourke wants to see a cosmetic industry biofactory built inTownsville. The Mundingburra MP said plans by California-based Amyris Inc to build a plant producing the product farnesenefrom sugar cane biomass would create 70 jobs and pour millions of dollars into the northern economy.View original

Audience

18,061 CIRCULATION

Premier bids for leading role in LA23 Jun 2017Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast QLD, General News, Sarah Vogler


PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk will hit the streets of Hollywood today as she attempts to lure more film and televisionproductions to our shores. Ms Palaszczuk, who is in the midst of a week-long US trade mission, flew into Los Angeles last nightahead of two days of meetings with industry executives.View original

Audience

22,385 CIRCULATION


Premier's screen test23 Jun 2017Cairns Post, Cairns, General News


HOLLYWOOD PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk (right) will hit the streets of Hollywood today as she attempts to lure more filmand television productions to our shores.View original

Audience

15,157 CIRCULATION

Netflix series creators Hoodlum score first rights deal with ABC International23 Jun 2017 2:11 PMBrisbane Courier-Mail


A BRISBANE-based company behind the first Australian-made Netflix series has secured another major coup for the state.During a tourism function in Los Angeles on Friday, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that Brisbane-basedproduction house...Read on source website

Audience


Qld grain business to develop new livestock feed from algae23 Jun 2017 2:48 PMgraincentral.com


SOUTHERN Queensland grain industry business, Woods Grain, will receive a $579,000 investment package from theQueensland Government to develop an algae farm that will produce a new feedstock for livestock.The Woods Grain complex at Goondiwindi.

The...Read on source website

Audience


http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/23/e2d09ceb-6480-4cc0-aae6-3e65d4cab29a.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/23/e2d09ceb-6480-4cc0-aae6-3e65d4cab29a.html

https://www.graincentral.com/news/agribusiness/qld-grain-business-to-develop-new-livestock-feed-from-algae/

https://www.graincentral.com/news/agribusiness/qld-grain-business-to-develop-new-livestock-feed-from-algae/


Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has flown to Los Angeles to lobby for more ...23 Jun 2017 5:11 AMChannel 7, Sydney, Early News, Jodie Speers

Duration: 0 min 25 secs • ASR AUD 17,133 • National • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: M00070824466

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has flown to Los Angeles to lobby for more Hollywood productions to be made inQueensland. She will meet executives from Netflix and Disney to push for more movies to be produced there following theconclusion of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Audience

36,000 ALL, 16,000 MALE 16+, 18,000 FEMALE 16+


Central GTS/BKN Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln), Central GTS/BKN Port Pirie (Spencer Gulf), Channel 7 (Brisbane),Channel 7 (Melbourne), Channel 7 (Adelaide), Channel 7 (Perth), GWN7 (Perth), Prime7 Albury (Albury), Prime7Armidale (Armidale), Prime7 Ballarat (Ballarat), Prime7 Bendigo (Bendigo), Prime7 Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour),Prime7 Cooma (Cooma), Prime7 Dubbo (Dubbo), Prime7 Gippsland (Sale), Prime7 Gold Coast (Gold Coast),Prime7 Griffith (Griffith), Prime7 Mildura (Mildura), Prime7 Moree (Moree), Prime7 Newcastle (Newcastle), Prime7North Coast (Lismore), Prime7 Orange (Orange), Prime7 Shepparton (Shepparton), Prime7 Swan Hill (Swan Hill),Prime7 Tamworth (Tamworth), Prime7 Taree (Manning River), Prime7 Wagga Wagga (Wagga Wagga), Prime7Warrnambool (Warrnambool), Prime7 Wollongong (Wollongong), Seven Bundaberg (Bundaberg), Seven Cairns(Cairns), Seven Central (Alice Springs), Seven Mackay (Mackay), Seven Mt Isa (Mt Isa), Seven Rockhampton(Rockhampton), Seven Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast), Seven Toowoomba (Toowoomba), Seven Townsville(Townsville), Southern Cross Central (Alice Springs), Southern Cross Darwin (Darwin), Southern Cross GTS/BKNBroken Hill (Port Pirie), Southern Cross Tasmania (Hobart)

Pre-recorded Interview with Mayor Matt Burnett, Gladstone Regional Council. Arthur says ...23 Jun 2017 6:52 AMABC Capricornia, Rockhampton, Breakfast, Chrissy Arthur


Pre-recorded Interview with Mayor Matt Burnett, Gladstone Regional Council. Arthur says Burnett is at the end of a week-longtrade mission in the United States with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and another State Government minister. She notesthey attended a conference in San Diego and held meetings with the US Defence Department to secure a deal for Southern Oilto sell biofuel to the US Navy. Burnett says the trip is worth it and nothing more than a meeting with the US Navy. He sayssecuring 1% or 2% of the US Defence's fuel through Southern Oil will commercialise their facility. He discusses how they'reclose to securing the deal now, mentioning he also invited Tim Rose from Southern Oil to come. He discusses how securingthe fuel contract will commercialise the advanced facility. He says the negotiations have been going on for a while now andnotes it may be ideally secured by next March.

Audience


Interviewees

Mayor Matt Burnett, Gladstone Regional Council

Southern Oil Manging Director Tim Rose is in the United States with Premier Annastacia ...23 Jun 2017 7:31 AMABC Capricornia, Rockhampton, 07:30 News, Paul Robinson


Southern Oil Manging Director Tim Rose is in the United States with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to discuss opportunitiesfrom the Gladstone biofuels plant. Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett is also on the trip and says they're hoping to use the fuel topower US Navy ships.

Audience


Interviewees

Mayor Matt Burnett, Gladstone Regional Council


Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, has flown into Los Angeles for meetings ...23 Jun 2017 7:33 AM2GB, Sydney, 07:30 News, Newsreader

Duration: 0 min 10 secs • ASR AUD 683 • NSW • Australia • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: X00070825110

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, has flown into Los Angeles for meetings with film and TV industry executives asshe continues her US trade mission.

Audience

205,000 ALL, 116,000 MALE 16+, 84,000 FEMALE 16+


2BS (Bathurst), 2GN (Goulburn), 2LT (Lithgow), 2MAX (Narrabri), 2QN (Deniliquin), 2UE (Sydney), 2XL (Cooma),2YOU FM (Tamworth), Coast FM (Gosford), Great Lakes FM (Taree), Magic 2CH (Sydney)

World news:...23 Jun 2017 8:07 AMNOVA 106.9, Brisbane, 08:00 News, Newsreader


World news:United States - Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, is in Hollywood for two days of talks with movie producers topersuade them to shoot their films in Qld.

Audience

59,000 ALL, 24,000 MALE 16+, 24,000 FEMALE 16+

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, has flown to Los Angeles for meetings with ...23 Jun 2017 11:01 AMRiver FM, Ipswich, 11:00 News, Newsreader


Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier, has flown to Los Angeles for meetings with film and TV industry executives aspart of her US Trade Mission.

Audience


Interviewees


Premier busy shoring up jobs in biofuel industry during US trade mission24 Jun 2017 12:00 AMBrisbane Courier-Mail


Qld sugar to be used in US cosmetics High petrol prices due to biofuel mandatePREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has travelled more than 11,000km to turn trash into treasure.Or, more accurately, sugar cane and ordinary household waste into things such as...Read on source website

Audience


http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/23/930d68ab-3428-4118-bc05-e6bd9e4e6633.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/23/930d68ab-3428-4118-bc05-e6bd9e4e6633.html


Premier wants Tesla-style battery factory for Queensland24 Jun 2017 12:00 AMBrisbane Courier-Mail


Premier to hit up Hollywood in USBoon for Queensland sugar industryCABINET has agreed to push for a Tesla-style battery factory in Queensland, with incentives and a new training programpotentially on offer to entice such a business to the state.The...Read on source website

Audience


Good days for Gladstone24 Jun 2017Gladstone Observer, Gladstone QLD, General News


GLADSTONE Mayor Matt Burnett has continued his tour of the US with the Queensland Premier. Cr Burnett was invited on thetour to promote Gladstone's new pilot biofuels plant and find out more about the technology.View original

Audience

4,973 CIRCULATION

Premier buys into state's biofuture24 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, Insight, S Sarah Vogler


While her cabinet ministers traverse the state beating the Budget drum this week, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was on tourin the US to discover how biotechnologies could create a regional jobs bonanza, writes Sarah Vogler REMIER AnnastaciaPalaszczuk has travelled more than P11,000km to turn trash into treasure.View original

Audience

173,014 CIRCULATION

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/23/69e82950-b411-44c7-b36a-a26b081d206a.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2017/06/23/69e82950-b411-44c7-b36a-a26b081d206a.html


Premier on power trip24 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News, Sarah Vogler


Tesla battery factory visit has Palaszczuk buzzing CABINET has agreed to push for a Tesla-style battery factory inQueensland, with incentives and a new training program potentially on offer to entice such a business to the state.View original

Audience

173,014 CIRCULATION

Shire Mayor wants the biorefinery in Ingham24 Jun 2017Herbert River Express, Ingham QLD, General News, Trudy Brown And John Andersen


HINCHINBROOK Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo has called upon the State Government to show its support for a biorefineryin Ingham. Mayor Ramon Jayo said recent announcements that funding was being handed out to encourage the establishmentof a biorefinery in Townsville, beggared belief.View original

Audience

2,392 CIRCULATION

Good days for Gladstone: Mayor's tour of the US continues24 Jun 2017 4:11 PMwhitsundaycoastguardian.com.au


EXCHANGE OF IDEAS: Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett, Minister Leeanne Enoch, PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk and Alberta’s Minister for Economic Devleopment and Trade Deron BilousGLADSTONE Mayor Matt Burnett has continued his tour...Read on source website

Audience


Good days for Gladstone: Mayor's tour of the US continues24 Jun 2017 4:12 PMWhitsunday Times


EXCHANGE OF IDEAS: Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett, Minister Leeanne Enoch, PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk and Alberta’s Minister for Economic Devleopment and Trade Deron BilousGLADSTONE Mayor Matt Burnett has continued his tour...Read on source website

Audience


https://www.whitsundaycoastguardian.com.au/news/good-days-gladstone-mayors-tour-us-continues/3193285/

https://www.whitsundaycoastguardian.com.au/news/good-days-gladstone-mayors-tour-us-continues/3193285/

https://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/good-days-gladstone-mayors-tour-us-continues/3193285/

https://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/good-days-gladstone-mayors-tour-us-continues/3193285/


.@AnnastaciaMP busy shoring up jobs in biofuel industry during US #trade mission.@tradeinvestqld @dfcamerlengo https://t.co/67asDnsWeO

24 Jun 2017 5:21 PMTwitter580 followers • Following 1,261 others • 1,261 tweets • Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: DS0003022843

.@AnnastaciaMP busy shoring up jobs in biofuel industry during US #trade mission. @tradeinvestqld @dfcamerlengohttps://t.co/67asDnsWeOView original - Favourite - Retweet - Reply

Golden Biotech to work with QUT researchers on Alzheimer’s cure26 Jun 2017 5:48 AMMySunshineCoast


Business & Economy Political Queensland Government Science & ResearchSocial:A Taiwanese biotech company will work with Queensland researchers to determine if a new chemical entity – derived from amushroom – could potentially treat Alzheimer’s...Read on source website

Audience


Queensland awarded coveted international entrepreneurship program26 Jun 2017 6:47 AMMySunshineCoast


Queensland has won a coveted spot on a global entrepreneurship program that will support its transformation to a globaltechnology hub.

Innovation Minister Leeanne Enoch announced today (Sunday) that internationally acclaimed Massachusetts...Read on source website

Audience


http://twitter.com/AmCham_QLD/statuses/878513417694330881

http://twitter.com/AmCham_QLD/statuses/878513417694330881

https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=878513417694330881

https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=878513417694330881

https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=878513417694330881

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/golden-biotech-to-work-with-qut-researchers-on-alzheimers-cure,50071

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/golden-biotech-to-work-with-qut-researchers-on-alzheimers-cure,50071

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/queensland-awarded-coveted-international-entrepreneurship-program,50089

https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/queensland-awarded-coveted-international-entrepreneurship-program,50089


Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has returned to Qld after her trip to the US, officially ...27 Jun 2017 4:02 PMChannel 9, Brisbane, Nine Afternoon News, Eva Milic


Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has returned to Qld after her trip to the US, officially opening an apartment-style complex thatwill provide accommodation for young people with high care needs. Palaszczuk points out that the State Government is alwayson the lookout for more parcels of land that can be repurposed for social housing. The Premier is still refusing to give anyindication as to when the election will be called.

Audience

65,000 ALL, 28,000 MALE 16+, 32,000 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier|Lincoln Hopper, MS Queensland

Vision

Youngcare


WIN Cairns (Cairns), WIN Mackay (Mackay), WIN Rockhampton (Rockhampton), WIN Sunshine Coast (SunshineCoast), WIN Toowoomba (Toowoomba), WIN Townsville (Townsville), WIN Wide Bay (Bundaberg)

What does a biorefinery mean for Queensland's sugarcane industry?28 Jun 2017 9:56 AMNorth Queensland Register


CANE: Queensland Renewable Fuels Association managing director Larissa Rose has welcomed the announcement.

SUGARCANE is the industry of the moment, with a drive to attract biorefinery investors to Queensland paying off.

The Queensland...Read on source website

Audience


Biorefinery in the works29 Jun 2017North Queensland Register, Townsville QLD, General News


SUGARCANE is the industry of the moment, with a drive to attract biorefinery investors to Queensland paying off. TheQueensland government has announced plans for a biorefinery by US Biotechnology company, Amyris.View original

Audience

2,526 CIRCULATION

http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/4755597/biorefinery-in-the-works/

http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/4755597/biorefinery-in-the-works/


Queensland backs biofuel as future export earner29 Jun 2017Lloyds List DCN, Australia, General News, Paula Wallace

Page 10 • 732 words • ASR AUD 3,240 • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 453.00 cm² • National • Australia• Premier US Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 801495055

It's being hailed as great news for regional Queensland, the development of the biofuels industry in Queensland that has itseye on export markets. PAULA WALLACE reports A RECENT announcementof a new advanced biofuel project for Gladstoneis seen as an important step in Queensland's bid to develop export markets beyond 2026 and become a leader in renewableenergy.View original

Audience

3,500 CIRCULATION

The next step in state's biofuture29 Jun 2017North Queensland Register, Townsville QLD, General News


RENEWABLES THE Queensland Renewable Fuels Association is celebrating the Queensland government's announcementthat United States-based company Amyris has plans for a biorefinery in Queensland. QRFA managing director Larissa Rose(photo on right) said it was great news for the renewables industry.View original

Audience

2,526 CIRCULATION

Year-round production of biofuel and green electricity closer to reality through grant29 Jun 2017Cassowary Coast Independent, Queensland, General News

Page 22 • 639 words • ASR N/A • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 911.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • PremierUS Trade Mission June 2017 • ID: 804620045

THE sugarcane industry recently received a boost following the announcement that MSF Sugar has been awarded $250,000 inState Government Fund ing to continue its research into the viability of pro ducing bioethanol and green electricity from Agave.The grant has been funded out of the Advance Queensland $5 million Biofutures Commercialisa tion Program, which sets outto increase the capabili ty and scale of the biofutures industry in Queensland.View original

Audience

N/A CIRCULATION

Studios’ Aussie warningJENNIFER RAJCA

SOME of the world’s largestentertainment companies arewarning Australia is uncom-petitive when it comes to lur-ing film studios Down Under.

The Australian governmentoffers a location offset of 16.5per cent for film and televisionprojects filmed here with amore than $15 million spend.

But the likes of VillageRoadshow argue that a 30 percent rate would be better.

Already productions canapply for “top up” grants as wasthe case with Aquaman, Thor:Ragnarok, and Pirates of theCaribbean: Dead Men Tell NoTales, both filmed on the GoldCoast.

“Those projects brought-close to $1 billion in direct in-vestment into Australianbusinesses and employees,” itsaid in its submission.

Warner Bros says the in-creased rate would make Aus-

tralia competitive with othercountries around the world.

“Given your creative andtechnical crews are some of thebest in the world, your geogra-phy diverse, and your visual ef-fects and animation firms aremarket leaders, the countryshould be attracting more for-eign productions,” the com-pany said.

The call came as PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk jets offto the United States today on atrade mission, including tryingto lure more productions to thestate.

The premier will lead a del-egation of 100 mayors, busi-ness people and universityleaders to the BIO2017 confer-ence in San Diego. “You can’tget new overseas investment inQueensland by staying inQueensland,” she said.

Ms Palaszczuk will meetwith key production compan-ies and studios to attract moreproductions to Queensland.

Page 1 of 1

back

17 Jun 2017Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast

Author: Jennifer Rajca • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 28,945 • Page: 16 • Printed Size: 156.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,247 • Words: 246 • Item ID: 794299353

Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.

Premier spruikingstate to USSARAH VOGLER

AS HER Ministers prepare tofan across Queensland to selltheir pre-election Budget,Premier Annastacia Pal-aszczuk has landed in the USto spruik the Sunshine State toinvestors.

Accompanied by more than100 delegates, Ms Palaszczukmade her first stop in SanDiego to visit the Bio 2017convention and talk with theUS Navy about its use ofQueensland-made biofuels inits green fleet. She will alsohold talks with US film studios.

The mission could be thePremier’s last major trip beforeshe calls the next state elec-tion, due early next year.

In her first announcementfor the week-long trade mis-sion, Ms Palaszczuk will revealin a speech that QueenslandUniversity of Technology willbe partnering with the pres-tigious MIT – MassachusettsInstitute of Technology – tohost the MIT global entrepre-neurship boot camp for thenext two years.

It follows a successful bootcamp at QUT in March thisyear which attracted morethan 6000 applicants fromaround the world. The boot-camp is designed to help entre-preneurs turn their ideas intocommercial realities.

Page 1 of 1

back

19 Jun 2017Courier Mail, Brisbane

Author: Sarah Vogler • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Capital City Daily • Audience : 139,791 • Page: 2 • Printed Size: 77.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,352 • Words: 177 • Item ID: 794908806


A NEW biorefinery could beon the cards for regionalQueensland, with Premier An-nastacia Palaszczuk to meetkey investors in the US today.

Ms Palaszczuk is in the USas part of a week-long trademission focusing on life scien-ces, such as biofuels and bio-medical science, as well as thefilm industry.

She is due to meet biofu-tures investors today, Queens-land time, to discuss a potentialrefinery for regional Queens-land, among other initiatives.

It follows a pitch to the USbiotech industry yesterday inwhich Ms Palaszczuk encour-aged companies to pack up andmove to Queensland to build a$1 billion biofuels industry inthe state.

“I want to see more andmore of those jobs happeningin Queensland and less ofthem happening overseas,” shesaid.

“You will have the backingof the Government and youwill have some of the best re-search institutions that theworld has in Queensland.”

Premier in US bid for biorefinery

Page 1 of 1

back


Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Capital City DailyAudience : 139,791 • Page: 11 • Printed Size: 64.00cm² • Market: QLDCountry: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,124 • Words: 152 • Item ID: 795291181


New dealcould beso sweetA MAJOR international com-pany turning sugar cane intohigh-end make-up and per-fume is considering NorthQueensland as the site for afactory which would pumpmillions of dollars into theeconomy and create jobs.

Amyris – a business thatspecialises in transformingsugar cane into a product usedin everything from vitamins toperfumes and cosmetics, re-placing an ingredient other-wise sourced from sharks – willannounce today it will build abiorefinery in Queensland.

The exact site is yet to bedetermined, with a feasibilitystudy to be completed withinthe next three to six months,but regional centres that couldbe in the running includeTownsville, Mackay andBundaberg.

The deal was reached fol-lowing negotiations betweenthe State and Amyris withPremier Annastacia Pal-aszczuk meeting with the com-pany in San Diego yesterday.

Page 1 of 1

back

21 Jun 2017Cairns Post, Cairns

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 15,157 • Page: 15 • Printed Size: 59.00cm² • Market: QLDCountry: Australia • ASR: AUD 296 • Words: 134 • Item ID: 795817377


Refinery a sweetdeal forregions

SARAH VOGLERIN RENO

A MAJOR international com-pany turning sugarcane intohigh-end make-up and per-fume will establish a newfactory in regional Queens-land in a coup tipped to pumpmillions into the economy andcreate much-needed jobs.

Amyris – which transformscane into a sustainable prod-uct used in everything fromvitamins to perfumes andcosmetics, replacing an in-gredient otherwise sourcedfrom sharks – will today an-nounce it will build a new bio-refinery in Queensland.

It plans to use the state as alaunch pad into Asia.

The site is yet to be deter-mined, with a feasibility studyto be completed within threeto six months, but regionalcentres in the running includeBundaberg, Mackay andTownsville.

The deal was reached afternegotiations between the stateand Amyris, with Premier

Annastacia Palaszczuk meet-ing with the company in SanDiego yesterday.

She said the biorefinerywould create at least 70 directjobs and help kickstart a newbio-industry in the state thatcould rival the growing bio-fuels industry, already tippedto eventually pour $1 billioninto the Queensland economy.

“Amyris is seeking to repli-cate its successful biorefineryin Brazil and sees Queenslandas an ideal location due to the

abundance of sugarcane andproximity to Asia,” Ms Pal-aszczuk said.

“The company’s proposedbiorefinery would aim toproduce 23,000 tonnes a yearof a sugarcane-based ingredi-ent called farnesene, which isused in a range of products,including cosmetics, fragran-ces, nutraceuticals, polymersand lubricants.”

Amyris chief executiveJohn Melo said Queenslandwas the perfect place to base itsnew factory with supply agree-

ments already in place.“Our growing demand in

China for vitamins and the

Asian demand for cosmeticsand fragrances supports a newspecialty farnesene fermenta-tion factory in Queensland,”Mr Melo said.

He said about one-third ofall skincare products and per-fumes now included a bio-en-gineered ingredient convertedfrom sugarcane.

“It can actually enable con-sumers to consume sustainablegoods,” Mr Melo said.

Ms Palaszczuk said thecompany was attracted toQueensland through the Gov-ernment’s Biofutures Acceler-ation Program, which helpscompanies build biorefineries.

AMYRIS … SEES QUEENSLAND AS AN

IDEAL LOCATIONAnnastascia Palaszczuk

Page 1 of 1

back


Author: Sarah Vogler • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Capital City Daily • Audience : 139,791 • Page: 3Printed Size: 238.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 4,180Words: 346 • Item ID: 795823499


US sugarshakerlooks at city baseSARAH VOGLERIN RENOA MAJOR international com-pany turning sugar cane intohigh-end make-up and per-fume is considering Townsvilleas the site for a new factorywhich would pump millions ofdollars into the economy andcreate much-needed jobs.

Amyris – a business thatspecialises in transformingsugar cane into a sustainableproduct used in everythingfrom vitamins to perfumes andcosmetics, replacing an in-gredient otherwise sourcedfrom sharks – will announcetoday it will build a new biore-finery in Queensland.

It plans to use the state as alaunch pad into Asia.

The exact site is yet to bedetermined, with a feasibilitystudy to be completed withinthe next three to six months,but regional centres that couldbe in the running includeTownsville, Mackay andBundaberg.

The deal was reached fol-lowing negotiations betweenthe state and Amyris withPremier Annastacia Pal-aszczuk meeting with the com-pany in San Diego yesterday.

She said the Amyris biore-finery would create at least 70direct jobs alone and wouldhelp kickstart a new bioindus-try in the state that could rivalthe growing biofuels industryalready tipped to eventuallypour $1 billion into theQueensland economy.

“The company’s proposedbiorefinery would aim to pro-

duce 23,000 tonnes a year of asugar cane-based ingredientcalled farnesene which is usedin a range of products, includ-ing cosmetics, fragrances, nu-traceuticals, polymers, andlubricants.”

Amyris CEO John Melosaid Queensland was the per-fect place to base its new fac-tory with supply agreementsalready in place.

He said about one-third ofall skincare products and per-fumes included an ingredientconverted from sugar cane.

Page 1 of 1

back

21 Jun 2017Townsville Bulletin, Townsville QLD

Author: Sarah Vogler • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 18,061 • Page: 5 • Printed Size: 113.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 686 • Words: 262 • Item ID: 795937242


of 1

back

22 Jun 2017News Mail, Bundaberg QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 6,558 • Page: 6 • Printed Size: 248.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 227 • Words: 427 • Item ID: 796727744


of 1

back

22 Jun 2017Fraser Coast Chronicle, Hervey Bay QLD



of 2

back

22 Jun 2017Gladstone Observer, Gladstone QLD



Incentive funds for renewablesBURDEKIN Renewable Fuels will receive $125,000 from the State Government’s Advance Queensland program after it was acknowledged as being atthe forefront of a globalbioindustrial revolution.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who this weekattended the BIO 2017

conference in San Diego, said BRF aimed to produce pelletsfrom sugarcane tops and trash for biorefining.

“They will supply samples to

Northern Oil Advanced BiofuelsPilot Plant in Gladstone, Proton Power and other potential renewable fuel producers,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“It is intended to producepellets to be used as fuel for renewable electricitygeneration and as a source for renewable fuel.”

BRF is one of six recipientsthat will receive funding as part of Advance Queensland $5 million Biofutures Commercialisation Program.

Page 1 of 1

back




of 3

back

22 Jun 2017Daily Mercury, Mackay QLD



of 1

back




Sitting pretty for plantANDERSEN

[email protected]

LIPSTICK, facial creams andperfume could all be made fromNorth Queensland-grown sug-arcane as Townsville rolls outthe welcome mat for Califor-nia-based company Amyris Inc.

The city is one of three po-tentional sites in regionalQueensland for a factory turn-ing sugarcane biomass intohigh-end make-up and per-fumes for the Asian market.

The fact that a total of 13million tonnes of sugarcane isgrown just to the north andsouth of Townsville places thecity firmly in the sights of themultinational bio-refiner.

Townsville Enterprise is al-ready running with a plan toget the company to Townsville.

CEO Patricia O’Callaghansaid an invitation had been ex-tended through Minister as-sisting the Premier on NorthQueensland Coralee O’Ro-urke urging Amyris to set upits Australian manufacturingbase in Townsville.

“This is a really exciting op-

,” Ms O’Callaghansaid. “Townsville is the moststrategic option for the lo-cation of the company.”

The industrial bioscience

company wants to develop a

new plant producing the in-gredient farnesene, used in themanufacture of cosmeticemollients, vitamins, fragran-ces, polymers and lubricants.

The Bulletin understandsthe company is also consider-ing Bundaberg and Mackay aspossible locations for a factory.

The company first came tothe attention of the State Gov-ernment in December last yearwhen it registered interests inthe state’s Biofuture’s Acceler-ation Program, which offerssupport to companies lookingto build commercial biorefin-

eries in regional Queensland.Premier Annastacia Pal-

aszczuk said Amyris was look-ing to relocate its successfulBrazil biorefinery and sawQueensland as “an ideal lo-cation” due to the abundanceof sugarcane and its closeproximity to Asia.

Amyris president and CEOJohn Melo said growing demandin China for vitamins and inother parts of Asia for cosmeticsand fragrances supported theneed for a farnesene fermenta-tion factory in Queensland.

Ms O’Callaghan saidTownsville had available land,

international airport facilities, aworld-class port and an abun-dance of cane on its doorstep.

“We believe we are the moststrategic option. We supportthis new industry coming toTownsville and see it as a wayof the future,” she said.

Townsville MP Scott Stew-art said the fact Amyris wasconsidering Townsville as asite reflected the city’s diverseeconomic base and its ability towelcome new industries.

“It shows how flexible weare it comes to world marketsand that we are always open tonew ideas,” Mr Stewart said.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY.

TOWNSVILLE IS THE MOST STRATEGIC

OPTIONPATRICIA O’CALLAGHAN

Page 1 of 1

back


Author: John Andersen • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 18,061 • Page: 6 • Printed Size: 250.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,517 • Words: 407 • Item ID: 796857285


A MAJOR international companyturning sugar cane into high end make-up and perfume willestablish a new factory in regional Queensland in a coup tipped topump millions of dollars into theeconomy. The deal was reachedfollowing negotiations betweenthe company, Amyris, andPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk meeting with the company in SanDiego, US, on Tuesday.

Page 1 of 1

back

22 Jun 2017Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette, Port Douglas QLD



EDITORIAL

Value adding best for stateIT’S long been accepted wisdom that Queensland can’t afford to be a rocks and crops, reef and beef economy.

Whether it be to raw materials wemine, crops we grow or sectors that require supply, value adding has been a goal across the political divide for decades. Contributing to the supply chain rather than simply sending raw material overseas means there’s a significant multiplier effect for jobs from a single primary source.

That’s why Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s announcement from her latest trade mission to the United States

that California company Amyris will establish biorefinery factory in Queensland is worthy of kudos.

The company hopes to annually produce 23,000 tonnes of farnesene, a sugarcane-based compound used in an array of products, including cosmetics, fragrances, adhesives and lubricants.

Given this state’s abundant supply oftsugarcane and our proximity to theAsian manufacturing market, Queensland is an ideal location for this company. It is these types of innovators that Queensland needs to attract more of to build a resilient economy.

Page 1 of 1

back


Section: Editorials • Article type : Editorial • Classification : Capital City DailyAudience : 139,791 • Page: 20 • Printed Size: 120.00cm² • Market: QLDCountry: Australia • ASR: AUD 2,108 • Words: 168 • Item ID: 796722856


of 2

back


Author: Tegan Annett • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 3,536 • Page: 5 • Printed Size: 592.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 541 • Words: 578 • Item ID: 797560702


Factory may be sweet changeTOM [email protected]

SUGARCANE growers be-lieve strong investment in abiorefinery for the Far Northwould build resilience and ad-dress one the industry’s keyweaknesses.

An abundance of sugarcaneand proximity to Asia is whyUS biotechnology firm Amyrisis planning to build the factoryin Queensland.

The proposed factory wouldaim to produce 23,000 tonnesevery year of a cane-based in-gredient called farnesene,which is used in cosmetics, fra-grances, nutraceuticals, poly-mers and lubricants.

Mossman canegrowerDrew Watson said it wouldbuild resilience in the industry.

“Certainly butcher shops,use the hides and bones totheir full advantage,” he said.

“We need all these wastestreams to have full financialbenefit.”

Queensland Premier An-nastacia Palaszczuk, who is in

San Diego for the BIO 2017International Convention, saidthe company planned to repli-cate their Brazilian operation.

The factory would createmore than 70 jobs.

Cairns canegrower StephenCalcagno said it was positivenews because one of the indus-try’s weaknesses had been div-ersification.

“But it is hard to get the in-vestors to invest in. There hasalways been talk over the past10-15 years about value-addingopportunities,” he said.

“If people have done theirbusiness study and it is a viablevalue-adding opportunity – wewelcome it with open arms.”

Amyris chief executiveJohn Melo said growing Chi-nese demand for vitamins andAsian demand for cosmeticswould drive the new specialtyfarnesene fermentation fac-tory.

Cassowary Coast RegionalCouncil Mayor John Kremas-tos said it would use untappedresources in the industry.

“Really through the yearsall we have done is producesugar,” he said.

“It is a great way to add di-versity and would be a step for-ward growing our economy.”

BIG PUSHMSF Sugar says it is committed to investigating a move towards manufacturingbioproducts in the Far North.The organisation was awarded $250,000 by the StateGovernment to continue research in producing bioethanol and green electricity from agave.Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch said the aim was to establish feasibility of an integrated sugar cane and agave bioindustrial project at theTablelands sugar mill.The grant was funded through Advance Queensland $5million BiofuturesCommercialisation Program.

Page 1 of 1

back


Author: Tom Volling • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 15,157 • Page: 8 • Printed Size: 224.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,123 • Words: 358 • Item ID: 797722102


FLIGHTS, ANNA...

ACTION!Our Hollywood Premieron blockbuster mission

PREMIER Annastacia Pal-aszczuk will hit the streets ofHollywood today as sheattempts to lure more filmand television productions toour shores.

Ms Palaszczuk, who is inthe midst of a week-long UStrade mission, flew into LosAngeles last night, ahead oftwo days of meetings withindustry executives.

“I want another block-buster for Queensland,” MsPalaszczuk said of the visit.

“We need to be looking atwhat’s next after the Com-monwealth Games.

“This (trade mission) willbe the start of discussions.

“We want something assoon as we possibly can.”

Ms Palaszczuk will bemeeting with companies in-cluding Disney, Netflix, ABCInternational, Sony andproduction company RatPacover two days.

“Our track record speaksfor itself,” she said.

“Queensland has attractedmajor films in the past fewyears, including Aquamanand Thor: Ragnarok.

“That’s because we’vebeen actively involved withthe industry, letting themknow why they should film inQueensland.

“I’m going to keep doing

that because it means morejobs for Queenslanders.”

Ms Palaszczuk said shebelieved producers lovedfilming in the state.

“They love the scenery,the people,” she said.

Ms Palaszczuk said thefilm industry was creatinghundreds of jobs in the stateand IT meant that working inmajor films was no longer justa pipe dream for youngQueenslanders.

Aquaman is understood tobe wrapping up filming at

Village Roadshow Studios onthe Gold Coast just before the2018 Commonwealth Games.

The facilities, includingthe largest soundstage in thesouthern hemisphere, willthen transform into squashcourts for the games beforebeing converted back into asoundstage.

Ms Palaszczuk said thatthe state was also continuingits push for the FederalGovernment to increase thetax incentive it offers majorfilm studios.

SARAH VOGLERIN LOS ANGELES

I WANT ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER FOR QUEENSLAND ... AS

SOON AS WEPOSSIBLY CAN

Annastacia Palaszczuk

Page 1 of 1

back




From cane trash to biofuelBURDEKIN Renewable Fuelswill receive $125,000 from theState Government’s AdvanceQueensland program after itwas acknowledged as being atthe forefront of a global bioin-dustrial revolution.

Premier Annastacia Pal-aszczuk, who this week attend-ed the BIO 2017 conference inSan Diego, said BRF aimed toproduce pellets from sugar-cane tops and trash for biore-fining.

“They will supply samplesto Northern Oil AdvancedBiofuels Pilot Plant in Glad-stone, Proton Power and otherpotential renewable fuel pro-ducers to establish conversionfactors for assessing the cost ofproduction,” Ms Palaszczuksaid.

“The Burdekin region hasaround one million tonnes peryear of cane tops and trash.

“It is intended to producepellets to be used as fuel for re-newable electricity generationand as a source for renewablefuel.”

Technology to be assessed

includes:��Cane tops and trash separ-ation from cane billets��Transport from the farm tothe pellet plant��Pelleting of cane tops andtrash��Logistics options for deliv-ery of the pellets to Japan (ship) and Gladstone (road/rail)Minister for Innovation, Sci-ence and the Digital EconomyLeeanne Enoch said the pro-ject was funded out of the Ad-vance Queensland $5 millionBiofutures CommercialisationProgram.

Ms Enoch said the BCP,part of the Advance Queens-land Biofutures Roadmap, setout to increase the capabilityand scale of the biofutures in-dustry in Queensland.

“We want to see the biofu-tures industry grow in Queens-land,” Ms Enoch said.

“That’s why we’re preparedto invest in people and com-panies with new ideas to getnew technologies up and run-ning.”

Page 1 of 1

back

23 Jun 2017Burdekin Advocate, QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 0 • Page: 5 • Printed Size: 150.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 503 • Words: 255 • Item ID: 797438171


Growers wait for biorefinery detailsBURDEKIN growers are waiting to hear more details of a possible biorefinery in Townsville which would aim to produce 23,000 tonnes a year of a sugar cane-based ingredient.The Queensland Government has announced plans for a biorefinery in conjunction with US biotechnology firm Amyris and Townsville is being considered as a site for the biorefinery along with Mackay and Bundaberg.While the biorefinery is still very much in its planning stages, Canegrowers Burdekin chairman Phil Marano said if more information was presented it would be of interest to look into alternative uses for crops.“If it uses sugar cane, certainly all growers would be interested in seeing what comes of it,” Mr Marano said. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the planned biorefinery could create more than 70 jobs and make a name for Queensland globally as a leading

biofutures location.“Amyris is seeking to replicate its successful biorefinery in Brazil and sees Queensland as an ideal location due to the abundance of sugarcane and proximity to Asia,” Ms Palaszczuk said.“The company’s proposed biorefinery would aim to produce 23,000 tonnes a year of a sugar cane-based ingredient called farnesene which is used in a range products including cosmetics, fragrances, nutraceuticals, polymers and lubricants.”Amyris president and CEO John Melo said he was very pleased with the commitment of the Queensland Government to be leaders of the bioeconomy.“Queensland offers an excellent location option for Amyris with its favourable business climate, extensive sugar industry and geographic proximity to these markets,” he said.Feasibility studies are set to be conducted for the biorefinery’s economical benefit.

Page 1 of 1

back

23 Jun 2017Burdekin Advocate, QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 0 • Page: 6 • Printed Size: 111.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 372 • Words: 264 • Item ID: 797446451


Lookinggood forcosmeticindustryJOHN ANDERSEN

MINISTER Assisting thePremier on North QueenslandCoralee O’Rourke wants to seea cosmetic industry biofactorybuilt in Townsville.

The Mundingburra MP saidplans by California-basedAmyris Inc to build a plantproducing the product far-nesene from sugar cane bio-mass would create 70 jobs andpour millions of dollars intothe northern economy.

Farnesene is used in themanufacture of vitamins andcosmetics, all of which Amyriswants to sell into an expandingAsian market.

Ms O’Rourke said the com-pany was looking at three cit-ies – Townsville, Mackay andBundaberg – in which to buildthe biorefinery. She said shewas anticipating at this stagethat Amyris would be in a pos-ition to announce where it in-tended to build a plant by theend of the year.

“We can establish a goodcase for it coming to Towns-ville. We have abundant sugar-cane just to our north andsouth plus we have a city withwonderful facilities. We havegot the capability to accommo-date this sort of business herein Townsville,” she said.

Townsville Enterprise CEOPatricia O’Callaghan told theTownsville Bulletin on Wed-nesday that her organisationhad extended an invitation viaMs O’Rourke’s office to Amy-ris, to come to Townsville.

Ms O’Rourke said yester-day that she was working with

TEL to ensure that Amyris setup shop in the city.

Amyris president and CEOJohn Melo said a growing de-mand in China for vitaminsand the Asian demand for cos-metics and fragrances support-ed the need for a farnesenefactory in Queensland.

“Queensland offers anexcellent location option forAmyris with its favourablebusiness climate, extensivesugar industry and geographicproximity to these markets,”Mr Melo said.

Page 1 of 1

back


Author: John Andersen • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 18,061 • Page: 12 • Printed Size: 118.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 716 • Words: 277 • Item ID: 797708526


Premier bids for leadingrole in LASARAH VOGLER

PREMIER Annastacia Pal-aszczuk will hit the streets ofHollywood today as sheattempts to lure more film andtelevision productions to ourshores.

Ms Palaszczuk, who is in themidst of a week-long US trademission, flew into Los Angeleslast night ahead of two days ofmeetings with industry execu-tives.

“I want another blockbusterfor Queensland,” Ms Pal-aszczuk said of the visit.

“We need to be looking atwhat’s next after the Com-monwealth Games.

“This (trade mission) will bethe start of discussions.

“We want something assoon as we possibly can.”

Ms Palaszczuk will be meet-ing with companies includingDisney, Netflix, ABC Interna-tional, Sony and productioncompany RatPac.

“Our track record speaksfor itself,” she said.

“Queensland has attractedmajor films in the past fewyears, including Aquaman andThor: Ragnarok.

“That’s because we’ve beenactively involved with the in-dustry, letting them know whythey should film in Queens-land. I’m going to keep doingthat because it means morejobs for Queenslanders.”

Ms Palaszczuk said shebelieved producers loved film-ing in the state. “They love thescenery, the people,” she said.

Ms Palaszczuk said the statewas also continuing its pushfor the Federal Government toincrease the tax incentive it of-fers major film studios.

Page 1 of 1

back

23 Jun 2017Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast QLD

Author: Sarah Vogler • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 22,385 • Page: 10 • Printed Size: 97.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 612 • Words: 208 • Item ID: 797718097


H O L L Y W O O D

iPremier’s screen testPREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk (right) will hit the streets of Hollywood today as she at-tempts to lure more film and television pro-ductions to our shores.

Ms Palaszczuk, who is in the midst of a week-long US trade mission, flew into Los Angeles last night, ahead of two days of meet-ings with industry executives.

“I want another blockbuster for Queens-land,” Ms Palaszczuk said of the visit. “We want something as soon as we possibly can.”

Page 1 of 1

back




of 2

back




state’s biofutureWhile her cabinet ministers traverse the state beating the Budget drum thisweek, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was on tour in the US to discover howbiotechnologies could create a regional jobs bonanza, writes Sarah Vogler

PREMIER AnnastaciaPalaszczuk hastravelled more than11,000km to turntrash into treasure.

Or, more accurately, sugarcane and ordinary householdwaste into things such as fuel, plastics, cosmetics, perfume, vitamins and jobs. Permanent jobs. Sustainable jobs. Jobs in struggling regional centres battling high unemployment thanks to the waning resources boom.

The US trade mission, thePremier’s third since gainingoffice after the January 2015 election, is heavily focusedon establishing a multibillion-dollar biofutures industry. And itcomes at a politically riskytime for Palaszczuk.

Her first-term minoritygovernment handed

down its final,

pre-election Budget last week and the countdown is now on to election day.

That polling day is due earlynext year but could be called for any Saturday in coming months.

As her ministers fanned outacross the state to sell the

Budget this week, Palaszczuk chose to miss that crucial time and fly to the US west coast totreinforce relationships already forged with major companies,investors, political leaders and the US Navy looking to sourcemillions of litres of biofuel from Queensland.

Flanked by a 100-strong delegation, including representatives from major Queensland universities such as QUT principle research fellow – and Queensland biofutures envoy – Professor Ian O’Hara, Palaszczuk has flown from San Diego to Reno and then to Los Angeles in the week-long trade mission to sell the state and to learn a thing or two from the US as well.

Over seven daysPalaszczuk and herNorth America trade

commissioner David Camerlengo have hosted lunches, breakfasts and evening receptions and held meetings with major biofutures companies.

The trip began with theBio 2017 convention in SanDiego, California, before moving to Nevada where

Palaszczuk toured ElonMusk’s prized Teslafactory, inspectedcompany FulcrumBioenergy’s waste-to-fuels plant and held anhour-long meeting with the Governor of Nevada, BrianSandoval.

And it ended inLA with meetingswith major film andtelevision firms,including Disneyand Netflix.Attracting majorproductions tothe state

translates into jobsand multimillion-

dollar injectionsinto the economy.

But it is withbiofutures that the

Premier believes where the state’s future lies.

A Deloitte, Access Economics report prepared for

of a bio refining industry inQueensland found it could generate an extra $1.8 billion in gross domestic product and create more than 6600 jobs in regional Queensland.

Page 1 of 3

back


Author: S Sarah Vogler • Section: Insight • Article type : News ItemClassification : Capital City Daily • Audience : 173,014 • Page: 60Printed Size: 967.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 21,186Words: 1000 • Item ID: 798292702


“It is an industry that by itsvery nature creates jobs inregions where agriculturalindustry exists,” O’Hara says.“That’s clearly an area wherethere is high unemployment.And it’s an area where we doneed to find ways to provide agood future for young people inthose communities.”

O’Hara says the biofuturesindustry is not new toQueensland, with ethanolplants already established inDalby and Sarina.

“What we are now lookingto do is to really grow that industry quickly and to create alot more similar refineries inother communities.

“We could compare it with,in the US, a state like Iowawhere they now have 44ethanol plants in a state with apopulation that’s very similar to Queensland and a grossstate product – total economysize – which is also very similar to Queensland.”

Those 44 plants combinedemploy tens of thousands of people.

“The US provides a great example of how you can grow an industry over a very short period and over the past decadethere has been spectacular growth in the biofuels sector inthe US,” O’Hara says.

“It provides a great exampleand it also connects us to thelatest technology. So muchtechnology development ishappening in the US that weneed to be here, we need to beon the ground engaging withcompanies and finding ways toattract those companies back toQueensland.”

The State Governmentlaunched a biofuturesroad map during last

year’s US trade mission andhas created a fund to help

encourage businesses to move to the state.

Since then, the state hasstolen a pilot plant from NSW

– Southern Oil’s northern oilplant in Gladstone – andseveral other projects are indevelopment in areas includingMackay, Townsville, Inghamand the Tableland.

Palaszczuk says her government wants the world toknow it is serious.

“When you talk about creating a new industry, youhave got to have experience indoing it,” she says. “The new LNG industry that was createdunder the former Labor government demonstrates toeveryone outside Queenslandthat, yes, we can start a new industry. That was a $60 billionindustry we created. When wetalk about biofutures, there areso many aspects to it but theone thing that is central is that it is a great opportunity for regional Queensland.

“It’s real and it is happening.It’s not just biofuels.”

US company Amyris, whichturns sugar cane into a product used in everything fromperfume to high-end cosmeticsand vitamins, this weekcommitted to building a factoryin regional Queensland andusing it as its gateway to Asia.

“Now they have taken thatnext step, to partner withQueensland, you will see that upscale very quickly and wewill be able to announce withthem very shortly where that pilot plant will be happening,”Palaszczuk says.

“We have already had othercane producers contacted inthe office saying ‘we’reinterested’. It is very clear that US investors are very keen toinvest in Queensland.

“There is nothing wrongwith attracting industries andbeating other states to get thejobs.

“If you set the favourableconditions, you can get the biginvestment.”

[email protected]

Page 2 of 3

back




G’DAY USA: Annastacia Palaszczuk (main); corn is shown before it is turned into ethanol at a plant in Coon Rapids, Iowa (above); and the Premier meets with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (top). Picture: Annette Dew

Page 3 of 3

back




Premier on power trip Tesla battery factory visit has Palaszczuk buzzing

SARAH VOGLER

CABINET has agreed to pushfor a Tesla-style battery factoryin Queensland, with incentivesand a new training programpotentially on offer to enticesuch a business to the state.

The factory would supplybatteries that would helppower homes and businessesand contribute towards theState Government’s 50 percent renewable energy targetby 2030.

Premier Annastacia Pal-aszczuk said it would alsopotentially create thousands ofjobs and attract investment.

The Premier revealed theplan after visiting Tesla’s Giga-factory in Nevada this weekduring her US trade mission.

It was initially estimatedthat about 6500 jobs would becreated at the Nevada factory,but that is now expected to be

closer to 10,000. Ms Pal-aszczuk said that she wanted asimilar plant to be set up inQueensland.

“As part of our energy plan,my Cabinet has approved forthe Government to look atencouraging a battery factoryin Queensland.

“We have got a 50 per centrenewable target by 2030.We’ve got large gas supplies.

We’ve still got our young coal-fired power stations, which aregoing quite well feeding ourelectricity market into oursouthern states.

“We also have a $60 billionLNG industry that has beengoing from strength tostrength as well.”

Ms Palaszczuk said that abattery factory was the “miss-ing jigsaw piece”.

“Of course, it won’t be ofthat (Tesla) scale, but I can seewhat it does to the economy interms of jobs, in terms of thenattracting other big companiesas well.”

Ms Palaszczuk said such afactory would provide jobopportunities for people with arange of skill sets.

“That also means specifictraining is needed in schools,”

she said. The Premier did notrule out offering incentives toprivate enterprise to attractsuch a new business to thestate.

“What I need to do now istalk to companies. I knowthere are a number that areinterested in Queensland, andwe need to work out who willbe the best fit,” she said.

“To attract significant in-vestment of that kind, therewould have to be a co-opera-tive arrangement.”

Page 1 of 1

back




Shire Mayor wants the biorefinery in InghamDEVELOPMENT Trudy Brown and John Andersen

Shi reCouncil Mayor Ramon Jayohas called upon the State Gov-ernment to show its supportfor a biorefinery in Ingham.

Mayor Ramon Jayo said re-cent announcements thatfunding was being handed outto encourage the establish-ment of a biorefinery inTownsville, beggared belief.

“My view is, and I’ve al-ready indicated this to the De-partment of StateDevelopment and the StateGovernment, that the locationof a refinery would be better offin Ingham for reasons that thefacility would be located closeto both feedstock and supplychain infrastructure, whichwould assist in minimisingstart up and operation costs,”he said.

“We have the availableland, development areas andapproval process already inplace and we will be lobbyingthe company directly for themto consider Ingham as thehub.”

Townsville is one of threepotential sites in regionalQueensland for a factory turn-ing sugarcane biomass intohigh-end make-up and per-fumes for the Asian market.

The fact that a total of 13million tonnes of sugarcane isgrown just to the north andsouth of Townsville places thecity firmly in the sights of themultinational bio-refiner.

Townsville Enterprise is al-ready running with a plan to

get the company to Towns-ville.

CEO Patricia O’Callaghansaid an invitation had been ex-tended through Minister as-sisting the Premier on NorthQueensland Coralee O’Ro-urke urging Amyris to set upits Australian manufacturingbase in Townsville. “This is areally exciting opportunity,”she said. “Townsville is themost strategic option for thelocation of the company.”

Cr Jayo said while any typeof industry like this was wel-comed, he wanted it in hisbackyard.

“I would like to remind thegovernment that the new Ing-ham Mill project proposed byNQBE already has planswhich include the technologywhich is being suggested andbeing a local company is veryworthy of the government’s at-tention and support to get itover the line,” he said. “NQBEis a green project capable ofdoing exactly what is beingproposed. We would be push-ing for the government to lookat home grown industries.”

The industrial biosciencecompany wants to develop anew plant producing the in-gredient farnesene, used in themanufacture of cosmeticemollients, vitamins, fragran-ces, polymers and lubricants.

It is understood the com-pany is also consideringBundaberg and Mackay aspossible locations for a factory.

The company first came tothe attention of the State Gov-ernment in December last year

when it registered interests inthe state’s Biofuture’s Acceler-ation Program, which offerssupport to companies lookingto build commercial biorefin-eries in regional Queensland.

Premier Annastacia Pal-aszczuk said Amyris was look-ing to relocate its successfulBrazil biorefinery and sawQueensland as “an ideal lo-cation” due to the abundanceof sugarcane and its proximityto Asia.

NQBE is a greenproject capable of doing exactly what is being proposed. We would be pushing for the government tolook at home grownindustries.RAMON JAYO, Hinchinbrook mayor.

Page 1 of 2

back

24 Jun 2017Herbert River Express, Ingham QLD

Author: Trudy Brown And John Andersen • Section: General NewsArticle type : News Item • Classification : Regional • Audience : 2,392 • Page: 3Printed Size: 577.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,034Words: 512 • Item ID: 798516862


Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo says the State Government should be looking toencourage a biorefinery project in Ingham. Picture: NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA

Page 2 of 2

back

24 Jun 2017Herbert River Express, Ingham QLD

Author: Trudy Brown And John Andersen • Section: General NewsArticle type : News Item • Classification : Regional • Audience : 2,392 • Page: 3Printed Size: 577.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,034Words: 512 • Item ID: 798516862


Biorefinery in theworksSUGARCANE is the indus-try of the moment, with adrive to attract biorefineryinvestors to Queenslandpaying off.

The Queensland gov-ernment has announcedplans for a biorefinery byUS Biotechnology company,Amyris.

In San Diego for theBIO2017 international con-vention, Queensland Pre-mier Annastacia Palaszczuksaid the planned biorefinerycould create upwards of70 jobs and further boostQueensland’s reputationglobally as a leading biofu-tures location.

“Amyris is seeking to repli-cate its successful biorefineryin Brazil and sees Queens-land as an ideal location dueto the abundance of sugar-cane and close proximity toAsia,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“The company’s proposedbiorefinery would aim to

produce 23,000 tonnes a yearof a sugar cane-based ingre-dient called farnesene,whichis used in a range of productsincluding cosmetics, fra-grances, nutraceuticals, pol-ymers, and lubricants.”

Amyris president andCEO John Melo said he wasvery pleased with the com-mitment of the Queenslandgovernment to be “leaders ofthe bioeconomy”.

“Our growing demand inChina for vitamins and theAsian demand for cosmet-ics and fragrances supportsa new specialty farnesenefermentation factory in

Queensland,”MrMelo said.“The funding from the

Queensland government,along with the operating ex-pertise and sugar cane baseof our local partner, makesthis factory possible andena-bles savings from our currentproduction in Brazil and theassociated shipping costs.

“Like all our new projects,this factory is expected to besold out when it starts op-erating with agreements tosupply our current partnersin China and other Asianmarkets.

“Queensland offers anexcellent location optionfor Amyris with its favora-ble business climate, ex-tensive sugar industry andgeographic proximity tothesemarkets.”

Ms Palaszczuk said theproposed Amyris biorefinerywas another step towardsachieving Queensland’svision for a $1 billion sus-tainable, export-orientedbiotechnology and bioprod-ucts sector.

“Acceleration of theAmyris project came outof the Queensland govern-ment’s Biofutures Accelera-tion Program that offers sup-port to companies to buildcommercial-scale biorefin-

eries in regional Queenslandto process materials such asagricultural and industrialwaste,” she said.

“A total of 120 parties re-cently indicated interest inbiorefining in Queenslandthrough the program and 26submitted detailed expres-

sions of interest.“The Queensland govern-

ment’s funding and supportfor biorefinery projectswill create high-value jobsand investment in regionalQueensland by using renew-able feedstocks to create bio-fuel and other bioproducts.

“The Queensland govern-ment is leading Australia’sbio-economic revolutionthrough the AdvanceQueensland Biofutures10-Year Roadmap and Ac-tion Plan.”

The Premier, along withthe Minister for Innovation,Science and the DigitalEconomy, Leeanne Enoch,

met with key industry andresearch leaders, includingUS biotech company Amyris,Johnson & Johnson Innova-tion and the United StatesNavy, firming existing tiesand looking at how furtheropportunities for Queens-land can be explored.

A big focus of this year’sBIO mission was supportingthe state’s burgeoning biofu-tures sector, with the aim ofproviding new opportunitiesfor the state’s agriculturalproducers and the possibilityof brand new industries inregional and rural Queens-land.

At BIO, the Premier an-nounced the recipients of the$5 million Advance Queens-land Biofutures Commer-cialisation Program.

The projects includedturning millions of tonnes ofsugar waste that’s normallyburnt into a feedstock forbiorefineries.

Page 1 of 2

back

29 Jun 2017North Queensland Register, Townsville QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RuralAudience : 2,526 • Page: 3 • Printed Size: 581.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 2,224 • Words: 536 • Item ID: 801127954


CANE: Queensland Renewable Fuels Association managing director Larissa Rose has welcomed the announcement.

Page 2 of 2

back


Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RuralAudience : 2,526 • Page: 3 • Printed Size: 581.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 2,224 • Words: 536 • Item ID: 801127954


Queensland backs biofuel as future export earnerIt’s being hailed as greatnews for regionalQueensland, thedevelopment of thebiofuels industry inQueensland that has itseye on export markets.PAULA WALLACE reports

A RECENT announcementof a newadvanced biofuel project for Gladstoneis seen as an important step in Queens-land’s bid to develop export marketsbeyond 2026 and become a leader inrenewable energy.

The government’s 10-year biofu-tures roadmap released last year, setsout an action plan for a one-billion-dollar “sustainable and export-orientedindustrial biotechnology and bioprod-ucts sector”.

This sector focuses on the devel-opment and manufacturing of productsfrom sustainable organic and/or wasteresources, rather than fossil fuels.

The World Economic Forum hasforecast that by 2020, revenue frombiofuels is forecast to reach US$80bn;and plastics and chemicals are forecastto reach US$15 billion.

While the Queensland governmenthas not forecast export volumes ofpotential earnings from the bioprod-ucts sector, an independent studyfrom 2014 suggests that by 2035,the sector could contribute $1.8bnto Queensland’s annual Gross StateProduct (GSP).

As means of comparison, the min-erals/energy sector accounted foraround 9% of Queensland’s GSP in2012-13 (around $26 billion). Figuresfrom the Queensland ResourcesCouncil suggest the direct contribu-tion of the sector to the Queenslandeconomy in 2015/16 was around$26.8bn with around $15.5bn coming

from coalmining.

The valueof annualmineral andmineral andenergy re-source ex-ports fromQueenslandwas around$27.6 billionin 2014–15.

It is likelythat Queens-land’s earlyb io fu tu ressuccess sto-ries willcome from

biofuels and its associated supplychain given the mature market fortransport fuels in Queensland.

The latest investment is from South-ern Oil and JJ Richards & Sons, (thelargest privately owned waste companyin Australia), which last month openedthe $18m Northern Oil Advanced Bio-fuels Pilot Plant (NOABPP).

Located on the site of the NorthernOil Refinery at Gladstone, theNOABPP brings together five best-of-class technologies from aroundthe world to produce biocrude andrenewable fuels from waste.

Southern Oil managing directorTim Rose said the NOABPP was agame changer for Queensland andwould be a significant economic andemployment contributor to the region.

“Over the next three years, thispilot plant aims to produce one mil-lion litres of fuel for use in fieldtrials by the US Navy as part of itsGreat Green Fleet initiative, by theAustralian Defence Force for theNavy, by Australian heavy road trans-port operators, and for the Australianagricultural and aviation sectors,”Mr Rose said.

“But we don’t intend to stop there;this is the next step towards a $150m,commercial-scale biofuels plant that

will produce in excess of 200 millionlitres of advanced biofuel annually -a project that has the potential tocreate hundreds of jobs and new in-dustries across regional Australia.”

Mr Rose said Southern Oil departsfrom other producers primarily in thetype of biofuel it targets.

“We intend to make a renewablediesel from waste feedstock (ag,diesel from waste feedstock (ag,forestry, tyres etc) as opposed toethanol, which is produced from

fermented sugars and biodiesel thatis produced from animal and veg-etable fats.

“Our renewable diesel will be thenext generation of biodiesel - it willbe a direct diesel replacement thatcan be used independently or in amix with crude diesel.

“I would say our other points ofdifference is the feedstock collectionnetwork that JJ Richards providesand the fact that we have an operatingrefinery,” he said.

Over coming months, the pilotplant will trial and process a widerange of “waste” products to covertinto renewable fuels.

“The rubber is literally hitting

the road in Gladstone with used min-ing and passenger tyres some of thefirst waste streams to be trailed,”said Mr Rose.

Other waste streams to be testedinclude plastics, wood waste, PricklyAcacia, sugar cane trash andbagasse, urban and a variety ofagricultural green waste includingmacadamia shells.

“We are looking at the domesticmarket first and foremost - if weexport it will most likely be to theUS Navy that would send its ownvessels to suitable ports such asTownsville, Gladstone or Brisbanefor example and take on board thefuel there,” Mr Rose says.

Page 1 of 2

back

29 Jun 2017Lloyds List DCN, Australia

Author: Paula Wallace • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : National • Audience : 3,500 • Page: 10 • Printed Size: 453.00cm²Market: National • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 3,240 • Words: 732Item ID: 801495055


Southern Oil managing director Tim Rose in front of onecomponent of the company’s new advanced biofuels pilot.

Southern Oil has identified 12 regions that may be suitable sites for primaryprocessing plants to produce liquid feedstock for the biofuels pilot plant.

Page 2 of 2

back

29 Jun 2017Lloyds List DCN, Australia

Author: Paula Wallace • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : National • Audience : 3,500 • Page: 10 • Printed Size: 453.00cm²Market: National • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 3,240 • Words: 732Item ID: 801495055


Thenextstep instate’sbiofutureTHE Queensland RenewableFuels Association is celebrat-ing the Queensland govern-ment’s announcement thatUnited States-based com-pany Amyris has plans for abiorefinery in Queensland.

QRFA managing directorLarissa Rose (photo on right)said it was great news for therenewables industry.

“The momentum is build-ing for our industry and thenews these last two weekswith major project invest-ments into biofuels, ad-vanced renewable fuels andbioproducts for the state justhighlights the expansive po-tentiality Queensland has forbeing leading producers andexporters in this industry,”Ms Rose said.

“The Queensland govern-ment has played a pivotalrole in working hard to en-sure we build a robust biofu-ture industry.”

Ms Rose has been trav-elling extensively in Cali-fornia to better understandCalifornia’s Low CarbonFuel Standard, its legislativedrivers, and key initiativesand mechanisms that couldbe applied to Queenslandand Australia.

RENEWABLES

The renewables industryhas welcomed theannouncement.

Page 1 of 1

back


Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RuralAudience : 2,526 • Page: 3 • Printed Size: 114.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 436 • Words: 147 • Item ID: 801127944


Year-round production ofbiofuel and green electricitycloser to reality through grantTHE sugarcane industry recently received a boostfollowing the announcement that MSF Sugar hasbeen awarded $250,000 in State Government Fund-ing to continue its research into the viability of pro-ducing bioethanol and green electricity from Agave.

The grant has been funded out of the AdvanceQueensland $5 million Biofutures Commercialisa-tion Program, which sets out to increase the capabili-ty and scale of the biofutures industry in Queensland.

Biofutures refers to the sector that manufactures•products from sustainable organic resources as analternative to fossil fuels.

Still in its infancy, the industry requires substan-tial research investment to identify innovative tech-nologies capable of converting sustainable crops intousable products and once at commercial scale, hasthe potential to transform the Queensland economy.

The Biofutures grant recognises that MSF Sugaris at the forefront of the move towards a bioproductsfuture in Far North Queensland.

The company is researching innovative waysto develop year-round production of bioethanol, a

,,fuel that is widely used as a petrol substitute in roadtransport vehicles, and year-round production ofgreen-powered electricity to export into the Queens-land energy grid.

To turn its facilities into year-round, high-valueoperations, MSF Sugar is investigating the role thatthe Agave crop can play in extending bioethanol andgreen electricity production.

While the Agave plant is traditionally used inMexico to produce the beverage tequila, the samesugars can also be converted into biofuels while thefibre of plant can be processed to generate green

-.electricity.While MSF Sugar's Agave project is currently in

pilot production stage, its innovative nature is behindthe State Government's Funding decision.

In announcing the funds from the 2017 BIO In-ternational Convention where she is leading a dele-gation of Queensland business and research leaders,Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said "Importantly,this will use marginal cane land and aim to give sug-

arcane factories the opportunity to have year-roundproduction, producing bioethanol in the sugarcaneoff-season".

"This means seasonal jobs could now becomeyear-long jobs."

Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digi-tal Economy Leeanne Enoch said "The aim of thisparticular project is to demonstrate bioethanol pro-duction from agave at pilot scale and establish thefeasibility of an integrated sugarcane and agave bi-oindustrial project at the Tableland Sugar Mill".

"The project will look at field-scale agave culti-vation on non-irrigated lands on the Atherton Table-lands."

The company's commitment to the project wasreinforced last week with MSF Sugar's GeneralManager Business Development, Hywel Cook, andGeneral Manager Agriculture, Trevor Crook, vis-iting Mexico to tour Agave processing facilities,farms, and research and university project teams.

During the trip, Mr Cook and Mr Crook initiat-ed collaboration between Australia and Mexico,spending time with the Tequila Regulatory Council,Consejo Regulador del Tequila, the body tasked withpromoting the culture and quality of the tequila bev-erage as a symbol of Mexico's national identity.

Speaking from Mexico on Friday Mr Cook statedthat "The growing of Agave needs to be validatedfor Australian conditions but initial indications arethat it is low risk, with many opportunities for im-provement."

The MSF Sugar initiative is one of six projectsto be funded under the Advance Queensland Biofu-tures Commercialisation Program, which aims to putQueensland at the forefront of the global bioindus-trial revolution.

In addition to travelling through Mexico, Mr Cookattended the 2017 BIO International Convention SanDiego this week where he engaged in roundtable dis-cussions with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, andother Queensland business and research leaders, toexplore additional opportunities for the bioindustry.

Page 1 of 3

back

29 Jun 2017Cassowary Coast Independent, Queensland

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 0 • Page: 22 • Printed Size: 911.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: N/A • Words: 639 • Item ID: 804620045


An Agave grower in Tequila, Mexico examines his crop which is ready to harvest. Eachplant weighs more than 100kg. Photographer: MSF Sugar General Manager BusinessDevelopment, Hywel Cook.

Page 2 of 3

back




This Agave crop in Tequila, Mexico stretches on for approximately 2 kilometres.The plants are around 3 years old. Photographer: MSF Sugar General Manager Business Development, Hywel Cook.

Page 3 of 3

back




report to parliament trade mission to united states of america · venue: grand torino private...

Documents