SEQ Regional Plan 2009-2031

What: Panel discussion to examine the South East Queensland regional plan.
When: 8 September 2009
Where: Art Gallery, Customs House, Brisbane

Panelists included David Welsby, Executive Director – Transport Strategy Development, Department of Transport and Main Roads; Guy Gibson, General Manager – Government Relations, Delfin Lend Lease; Greg Hallam, Executive Director, Local Government Association of Queensland; Simon Warner, CEO, SEQ Catchments

The US-Australia Alliance

What: Presentation by Mrs Judith Fergin, US Consul-General
When: 26 August 2009
Where: Brisbane Polo Club

U.S. Consul General Judith Fergin spoke about the strong U.S.-Australia alliance and our close cooperation tackling global challenges from Afghanistan to climate change under the administration of President Barack Obama. She also examined the economic outlook in the United States and international efforts to stimulate a recovery.

High Tea at Parliament House

What: Special high tea and tour of Parliament House led by Dr Denver Beanland
When: 21 August 2009
Where: Parliament House dining room

Dr Jay Lehr

What: Lecture by internationally renowned speaker, scientist and author Dr Jay Lehr on climate change and global warming
When: 13 August 2009
Where: Eagle Street Conference Centre, Brisbane

Dr Lehr’s address focused on the political and economic consequences of introducing a scheme to tax an essential natural element of life on earth – carbon dioxide. He described the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) Bill as the most important taxation and wealth transfer legislation to go before parliament in decades, but warned the consequences of the legislation were poorly understood.