The Committee for Brisbane in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

The Committee for Brisbane

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 499 977 023

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25.01.2022 Get to know the Committee for Brisbane Advisory Council, a group of highly experienced and well-know Brisbane business leaders. Meeting regularly to discuss and review the Committee for Brisbane's initiatives, the council focus on four core themes of connectivity; outdoor lifestyle, arts and culture; enterprise and innovation; and Equitable Brisbane. Meet the Committee for Brisbane Advisory Council here: www.committeeforbrisbane.org.au/about-us/advisory-board

25.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for all organisations. Despite some setbacks, the pandemic inspired our members to continue to create exciting initiatives that will guide the future of Brisbane as we progress into 2021. Take a look at what we have achieved this year in our new Annual Report - https://bit.ly/38uDw5c

24.01.2022 Last week, Committee for Brisbane CEO Barton Green presented the Premier, Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Opposition, Greens and KAP parties with the policy commitments requested for the 2020 state election. One of the policy requests submitted is the "Brisbane as HQ" program. In partnership with the private sector, the Committee recommends Queensland develop a suite of business and talent attraction incentives for companies to headquarter in the sunshine state.... View all the policy requests here: http://bit.ly/policy-suggestions

24.01.2022 Last week we held our sold out event, Building Greater Brisbane's Innovation Ecosystem. Keynote Speaker, Dr Sarah Pearson, Deputy Director-General, Innovation from the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation, spoke about the importance of Queensland putting innovation at the top of its agenda. Thank you to everyone who attended the event.

23.01.2022 To celebrate Queensland Women's Week Week (3-14 March), the Committee would like to acknowledge and recognise the achievements of women in our community. This year’s theme celebrates the achievements of women in managing a year impacted by COVID-19 and looks to a future made brighter by the contribution they make to Queensland. We would like to thank our female members for their ongoing commitment and contribution to helping make Brisbane the world’s most liveable place.

21.01.2022 In an initiative to expand the Committee’s engagement with other business leaders, we recently established a new membership category of Affiliate to link with peak bodies, industry associations and not-for-profits that share an interest in our region. View our Affiliate members here: www.committeeforbrisbane.org.au/about-us/affiliate-members artisan Brisbane Festival BHC Creating Liveable Communities Brisbane West Chamber of Commerce Civil Contractors Federation - Queensland Engineers Australia Fishburners BJCC - Brisbane Junior Chamber of Commerce Live Performance Australia Museum of Brisbane National Association for the Visual Arts National Retail Association Planning Institute of Australia Property Council QCOSS Queensland Music Festival Queensland Tourism Industry Council The REIQ Smart Cities Council

21.01.2022 - ' Due to new social distancing rules introduced last Friday, we are postponing our networking and panel event. We are working hard to establish a future date with our panellists.

21.01.2022 Congratulations and welcome to the new members of the Committee for Brisbane Management Committee who were elected at our Annual General Meeting. Our four new members are joining us with many years experience in leading organisations including Transurban, Urbis, The Star Entertainment Group and PwC. We would like to sincerely thank the Committee Members stepping off for their significant contributions over many years and look forward to their continued wise counsel and involvement.

20.01.2022 Research by Australia Council for the Arts shows that 98% of Australians engaged with the arts in 2019. Read the report here: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research/creating-our-future The Committee will continue to advocate for our Arts and creative sector.

19.01.2022 BIGSOUND, one of South East Queensland's most important annual events for emerging artists, has announced that it will proceed in 2020. Produced by QMusic, BIGSOUND connects Australian artists with some of the best professionals in the Australian music industry over two days and two nights. This year, fostering those connections is more important than ever for the future of Australian music. If you're a local artist, apply to be part of BIGSOUND 2020 here: www.qmusic.com.au

17.01.2022 Last week we hosted a panel event at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on the release of the 2020 Inner City Vitality Report. A panel of experts from Star Entertainment group, Queensland University of Technology, National Retail Association, Dexus and Griffith University's Cities Research Institute shared their insights on how Brisbane’s inner city has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the results of the report here: https://bit.ly/35UCwFR

17.01.2022 One of the many ways to get around Brisbane, the Bicentennial Bikeway connects the Botanic Gardens to Toowong and the western suburbs. How do you get around Brisbane?

17.01.2022 As part of the Committee's policy commitment requests to the State government, it was recommended that schemes be implemented to support Queensland's important live music sector, among other arts. The "1% Fund for Music" and "Percentage for Art" schemes would support artists, technicians and venues in Queensland's multi-billion dollar entertainment sector that employs tens of thousands of people. Learn more: http://bit.ly/policy-suggestions

16.01.2022 Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art has now reopened with free timed-entry tickets. Explore the current exhibitions which feature modern and contemporary Australian and Indigenous Australian art, international art, and art of the Asia-Pacific region. Get your tickets here: www.qagoma.qld.gov.au

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Committee Advisory Council member, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins Art on completing her public art on Minjerribah (Nth Stradbroke Island). Mooloomba Eugarie represent the shells found on the island which are an important food source for the Quandamooka people.

15.01.2022 Committee for Brisbane Patron South Bank Corporation has just launched Riverside Green, the latest addition to South Bank Parklands. Featuring a sprawling green lawn, shade pavilion with barbeques, rainforest grotto and riverside rest spots, Riverside Green will connect visitors from the Brisbane River to the heart of South Bank. The Committee for Brisbane is looking forward to seeing the positive effects this initiative will have on Brisbane. ... Read more: www.southbankcorporation.com.au/projects/riversidegreen/

15.01.2022 Join us in real life to hear from our expert panel of successful innovators on Brisbane’s role in commercialising innovation and attracting the research, investment and talent required to be a centre of innovation. Come and hear why they say being based in Brisbane was integral to their success and join the discussion about the future of Brisbane's innovation. Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/bris-innovation

13.01.2022 Nobody is more excited about the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games opportunity than Committee for Brisbane Ambassador Natalie Cook OAM OLY and her daughter Jordan. Go Brisbane!

10.01.2022 More than 45% of the Committee for Brisbane's members have actively participated in one or more of our three recently formed sub-committees. If you want to join us in working towards our vision of greater Brisbane as the world’s most liveable region, become a member today. View membership options here: www.committeeforbrisbane.org.au/membership

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Committee for Brisbane Patron member, Brisbane Airport Corporation for yesterday launching Brisbane's new runway! The new runway is a testament to the future of Brisbane's freight and airline travel and connects Queensland and Brisbane to the world. A beacon of hope during these uncertain times.

09.01.2022 As today marks the final day of NAIDOC Week 2020, we would like to celebrate by sharing the story of Migaloo, Australia's world famous albino whale. Read about the spiritual connection between the Butchulla people and Migaloo, and discover how Delvene Cockatoo-Collins Art draws inspiration from the giant ethereal creature in the link below.

09.01.2022 What makes a city liveable? Is it connectivity and transport, education and infrastructure, or the culture and environment? What elements attract you to living in Brisbane?

07.01.2022 This year, Brisbane Open House is running an online program that includes stories from some of the city's most iconic landmarks including Queensland State Archives, St John’s Cathedral and Masonic United Grand Lodge. They are also running a brand new, year-round initiative that connects residents and visitors to Brisbane’s heritage, architecture, and culture. To learn more, visit their website.

06.01.2022 Has Brisbane got the smarts? Brisbane is already on the way to becoming an integrated Smart City, but what else can we be doing? After overwhelming interest from Committee for Brisbane members looking to contribute to this discussion, we have decided to form a Smart City and Suburbs Taskforce. ... To learn more about the Taskforce, read our August newsletter.

05.01.2022 Committee for Brisbane Patron member, The University of Queensland has begun the first human trials of UQ's COVID-19 vaccine in Queensland. More than 4000 people put their hands up to volunteer for the 120 places in the first stage of trials. Read more below.

04.01.2022 Do you want to make a difference to the future of greater Brisbane? As a member of the Committee for Brisbane you can contribute to the growth of the region and actively participate in an organisation with a proud 60+ year history as a strong, independent voice for greater Brisbane. Learn more about Committee for Brisbane memberships: www.committeeforbrisbane.org.au/membership/

03.01.2022 The Committee for Brisbane would like to give a big shout out to our digital event partner, STRUBER. Struber has been our digital event partner for the last three months and have helped us to deliver some of the best events we've ever hosted. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the support of individuals and businesses, such as Struber, is what allows us to continue advocating for a better Brisbane.

03.01.2022 We're pleased to announce that Brisbane's Brightest Ideas has been rescheduled to Tuesday 13 October. Come and hear from some of Brisbane's most successful innovators about the future of innovation research, investment and talent attraction in Brisbane, and more. If you haven't already secured your tickets for this event, visit our website now: http://bit.ly/brightest-ideas

02.01.2022 Brisbane, preferred host for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics! Congratulations to the Council of Mayors (South East Queensland), the Queensland and Federal Governments and the Australian Olympic Committee on achieving this critical recognition and opportunity for Brisbane and South East Queensland. The Committee for Brisbane looks forward to making a significant contribution to discussions about legacies for our region and benefits for the whole State.

01.01.2022 Committee for Brisbane CEO, Barton Green, spoke with InQueensland about ways we can promote Brisbane's cultural heritage for domestic tourists. Now is the ideal time to focus on showcasing the city's cultural heritage and recognise Brisbane's contributions to Australia’s cultural landscape.