Report to Parliament Trade and Investment Mission to the ......1 Report to Parliament . Trade and...

1

Report to Parliament

Trade and Investment Mission to the United Kingdom, France and the United Arab Emirates

20 September to 1 October 2016

The Honourable Jackie Trad MP

Deputy Premier, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister

for Trade and Investment

2

Table of Contents 1. Program ......................................................................................................................... 3

Program ............................................................................................................................ 4

2. Delegation and Key Contacts ....................................................................................... 14

Official Delegation Members ............................................................................................ 15

Business Delegation Members – Abu Dhabi and Dubai ................................................... 16

3. LONDON – 21-24 September 2016 ............................................................................. 17

Meeting with Future Cities Catapult ................................................................................. 18

Meeting with High Speed 2 Chair, Sir David Higgins ....................................................... 19

Meeting with London and Partners .................................................................................. 20

Lunch meeting with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation ......................... 21

Meeting with Commonwealth Bank of Australia ............................................................... 22

Tour of Commonwealth Bank London Innovation Lab ..................................................... 23

EVENT: Queensland Networking Reception .................................................................... 25

Meeting with Royal Museums Greenwich ........................................................................ 26

EVENT: Networking lunch hosted by QIC ........................................................................ 27

Meeting with Argent LLP, King’s Cross development project ........................................... 28

4. PARIS – 24-26 September 2016 .................................................................................. 30

Meeting with the Australian Ambassador to France and the Deputy Ambassador and Ambassador to UNESCO ................................................................................................ 31

Meeting with World Heritage Centre, UNESCO ............................................................... 33

EVENT: Doing Business in Queensland, Australia .......................................................... 34

Meeting with Thales ......................................................................................................... 35

Meeting with Mr Stéphane Jacob ..................................................................................... 37

5. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 27 - 30 September 2016 ................................................ 38

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority .................................................................. 39

Meeting with Masdar ....................................................................................................... 40

Meeting with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) ................................ 41

Meeting with the Environmental Agency, Abu Dhabi ........................................................ 42

Meeting with Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research - United Arab Emirates 43

Meeting with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development ............................... 44

Meeting with Dubai South ................................................................................................ 45

Presentation by Dubai South ........................................................................................... 46

Presentation by Duserve ................................................................................................. 47

Presentation by World Expo 2020 ................................................................................... 48

Lunch hosted by Dubai South .......................................................................................... 49

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Municipality ............................................................................... 50

“Taste of Australia” Dinner ............................................................................................... 51

6. Media ........................................................................................................................... 52

3

1. Program

4

Program

Time in bold indicates local time Time in normal font indicates Brisbane time Time Differences London 9 hours behind Brisbane Paris 8 hours behind Brisbane Dubai 6 hours behind Brisbane Abu Dhabi 6 hours behind Brisbane Tuesday 20 September 2016 – Brisbane 7:00pm/ 7:30pm

Check in at Brisbane International Airport

9:00pm

Depart Brisbane for Dubai Emirates Airline Flight EK0435 - Airbus A380 Travel time: 14hrs 20mins

Overnight In-transit

Wednesday 21 September 2016 – Dubai/London 5:20am 11:20am

Arrive Dubai (Terminal 3) Stopover: 2hrs 25mins

7:45am 1:45pm

Depart Dubai for London Emirates Airline Flight EK0001 - Airbus A380 Travel time: 7hrs 30mins

12:15pm 9:15pm

Arrive London Heathrow Airport – Terminal 3 Met by Agent General

1:00pm 10:00pm

Travel to hotel Travel time: 45mins (dependent on traffic)

1:45pm 10:45pm

Check–in at The Mayfair Hotel Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT, UK Telephone: +44 (0)207 769 8200

2:30pm-3:30pm 11:30pm-12:30am (Thurs)

Lunch own arrangements

3:30pm 12:30am (Thurs)

Depart hotel for next meeting Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)

4:00pm–5:00pm 1:00am–2:00am (Thurs)

Meeting with Future Cities Catapult Venue: Future Cities Catapult and Urban Innovation Centre, 1 Sekforde St, London EC1R 0BE


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

5

Wednesday 21 September 2016 – Dubai/London 5:30pm-6:30pm 2:30am-3:30am (Thurs)

Freshen up at the hotel


Depart hotel for next meeting Travel time: 15mins (dependent on traffic)

7:00pm–9:30pm 4:00am–6:30am (Thurs)

Dinner with Queensland Agent General with London and Brisbane guests Venue: Flat 11, 145 Grosvenor Road, London SW1 V3JU



Overnight

London

Thursday 22 September 2016 – London 6:45am–7:45am 3:45pm-4:45am

Brisbane liaison time (1hr)

8:00am–9:00am 5:00pm–6:00pm

Breakfast meeting at the hotel with Sir David Higgins, Non–executive Chair, High Speed 2 Venue: Mayfair Hotel, Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT

9:00am 6:00pm

Return to hotel room and refresh

10:30am–11:00am 7:30pm–8:00pm

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

11:00am–12:00noon 8:00pm–9:00pm

Meeting with London & Partners Venue: London and Partners, 6th floor, 2 More London Riverside London SE1 2RR

12:00noon 8:00pm


12:30pm–2:00pm 9:30pm–11:00pm

Lunch meeting with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) Venue: Australia Centre, Queensland Room, Strand London WC2B 4LG

2:00pm-3:15pm 11:00pm-12:15am (Fri)

Liaison time

3:15pm 12:15am (Fri)

Walk to next meeting Travel time: 15mins walk

3:30pm–4:00pm 12:30am–1:00am

Meeting with Mr Paul Orchart, General Manager UK and Europe, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

6

Thursday 22 September 2016 – London (Fri) Venue: 1 New Ludgate, 60 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7AW

4:00pm–4:15pm 1:00am–1:15am (Fri)

Walk to next meeting in the same building Travel time: 5mins walk

4:15pm–5:00pm 1:15am–2:00am (Fri)

Tour of Commonwealth Bank London Innovation Lab Venue: 1 New Ludgate, 60 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7AW

5:00pm 2:00am (Fri)

Walk to next meeting Travel time: 15mins walk

5:15pm–5:45pm 2:15am–2:45am (Fri)

Freshen up at TIQ Office prior to the reception

5:45pm–7:00pm 2:45am–4:00am (Fri)

Queensland Networking Reception Venue: Australia Centre, Queensland Room, Strand London WC2B 4LG

7:00pm 4:00am (Fri)


Pm Dinner own arrangements

Overnight London

Friday 23 September 2016 – London 7:30am-8:00am 4:30pm-5:00pm

Breakfast – own arrangements

8:00am-9:00am 5:00pm-6:00pm

Brisbane liaison time (1h)

9:00am 6:00pm

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

9:45am–11:00am 6:45pm–8:00pm

Meeting with Dr Kevin Fewster, Director of the Royal Museums Greenwich Venue: Cutty Sark, King William Walk, Greenwich SE10 9HT

11:00am 8:00pm

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

12:00noon–3:00pm 9:00pm–12:00am (Sat)

Networking Lunch hosted by QIC

Venue: Savoy, Pinafore Room, Strand London WC2R 0EU

3:00pm 12:00am (Sat)

Depart hotel for next meeting Travel time: 30mins (dependant on tube/DLR)

7

Friday 23 September 2016 – London 3:30pm–5:30pm 12:30am–2:30am (Sat)

Meeting with Mr Robert Evans, Executive Director, Argent LLP, King’s Cross development project Site visit to Kings Cross redevelopment and Visitors Centre, briefing with Robert Evans, Argent developers for the Kings Cross precinct Venue: Argent, 4 Stable Street, King's Cross, N1C 4AB

5:30pm 2:30am (Sat)


pm am (Sat)

Dinner own arrangements

Overnight London

Saturday 24 September 2016 – London/Paris 8:00am-9:00am 5:00pm-6:00pm


9:00am-12:30pm 6:00pm-–9:30pm

Breakfast/ Own arrangements

12:45pm 9:45pm


1:30pm–3:30pm 10:30pm–12:30am (Sun)

Queensland Government networking lunch Venue: Flat 11, 145 Grosvenor Road, London SW1 V3JU

3:45pm 12:45am (Sun)

Travel to London St Pancras Int'l Travel time: 35 mins (dependant on traffic)

5:31pm 2:31am (Sun)

Eurostar: London St Pancras Int'l to Paris Gare Du Nord Travel Time: 2hrs 23mins

8:47pm 4:47am (Sun)

Arrive in Paris Gare Du Nord

9:00pm 5:00am (Sun)


9:30pm 5:30am (Sun)

Check in at Hotel Raphael 17 Avenue Kléber 75116 Paris Tel: 0011 33(0)1 53 64 32 10

Overnight Paris

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Paris Am/pm Own arrangements

http://www.leshotelsbaverez.com/en/raphael/location/

tel:+33(0)1%2053%2064%2032%2010

8

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Paris

Overnight Paris

Monday 26 September 2016 – Paris 7:00am-7:30am 3:00pm-3:30pm

Brisbane liaison time (30mins)

7:30am 3:30pm

Depart hotel for meeting Travel time: 15mins (dependent on traffic)

8:00am–9:30am 4:00pm–5:30pm

Breakfast meeting with Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO, Australian Ambassador to France and Mr George Mina, Australian Ambassador to UNESCO

Venue: Australian Embassy in Paris 4, rue Jean Rey 75724 Paris Cedex 15

9:30am–10:15am 5:30pm–6:15pm

Meeting with Mr George Mina, Australian Ambassador to UNESCO Venue: Australian Embassy in Paris 4, rue Jean Rey 75724 Paris Cedex 15

10:30am–11:00am 6:30pm–7pm


11:00am–12:00noon 7:00pm–8:00pm

Meeting with Dr Fanny Douvere, Senior Project Officer and Coordinator Marine Program, World Heritage Centre, UNESCO Venue: 7 Place de Fontenoy Unesco, Paris 75007

12:00noon 8:00pm


12:15pm–2:30pm 8:15pm–10:30pm Light lunch and refreshments (soft drinks, tea/coffee, pastries) to be provided

Seminar networking event: Doing Business in Queensland with Mouvement des entreprises de France (MEDEF) Venue: The Auditorium, Australian Embassy, 4 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France

2:30pm 10:30pm


3:30pm–4:30pm 11:30pm–12:30am (Tue)

Meeting with Thales International Venue: TCS/NIS 4, avenue des Louvresses 92622 Gennevilliers Cedex, France (TBC)

4:30pm 12:00am (Tue)


9

Monday 26 September 2016 – Paris

5:15pm–6:00pm 1:15am–2:00am (Tue)

Freshen up at the hotel (Agent’s General room)

6:00pm–6:30pm 2:00am – 2:30am (Tue)

Meeting with Mr Stephane Jacob, Director of the Arts d’Australie Gallery Venue: Hotel Raphael

6:30pm 2:30am (Tues)

Travel to airport Travel time: 1hr (dependent on traffic)


Check in at Charles de Gaulle International Airport – Aerogare 2, Terminal C


Depart Paris for Dubai Emirates Flight EK76 A380 Travel time: 6hrs 40mins

Overnight In–transit

Tuesday 27 September 2016 – Dubai/Abu Dhabi 6:30am 12:30pm

Arrive in Dubai – Terminal 3 Met on arrival at the gate by Ms Donna Massie, Trade and Investment Commissioner for the Middle East.

7:00am 1:00pm

Depart Dubai Airport for Abu Dhabi Travel time: 1hr 30mins (dependent on traffic)

8:30am 2:30pm

Check in at Jumeirah Etihad Tower West Corniche, Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 811 5555

8:45am-10:15am 2:45pm-4:15pm

Refresh & breakfast

10:30am–11:30am 4:30pm–5:30pm

Meeting with His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou, Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Venue: Hotel Lobby

11:30am–11:45am 5:30pm–5:45pm

Refresh

11:45am–12noon 5:45pm–6:00pm

Informal meeting with delegates prior to departing for meeting (15mins) Venue: Hotel Lobby

12:00noon 6:00pm


10

Tuesday 27 September 2016 – Dubai/Abu Dhabi

12:30pm–1:30pm 6:30pm–7:30pm

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) Venue: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, 211 Corniche Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1:30pm 7:30pm

Travel to next meeting Travel time: 30mins (dependent on traffic) Note: lunch en-route – packed from hotel

2:00pm–2:45pm 8:00pm–8:45pm

Meeting with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Venue: MASDAR City Abu Dhabi, IRENA Headquarters, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2:45pm–2:55pm 8:45pm–8:55pm

Walk to next meeting (in the same building) Travel time: 5mins

2:55pm–4:45pm 8:55pm – 10:45pm

Meeting with MASDAR Venue: Masdar City Free Zone, Masdar City, Near Presidential Flight / Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

4:45pm 10:45pm


5:15pm 11:15pm

Arrive at the hotel

7:00pm Dinner own arrangements

Overnight Abu Dhabi

Wednesday 28 September 2016 – Abu Dhabi 7:00am-7:30am 1:00pm-1:30pm

Breakfast own arrangements

7:30am-8:00am 1:30pm-2:00pm

Brisbane liaison time (30mins)

8:00am 2:00pm

Depart hotel for meeting Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)

9:00am–10:00am 3:00pm–4:00pm

Meeting with Environmental Agency, Abu Dhabi Venue: Al Mamoura Building (A), Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

10:00am 4:00pm


11

Wednesday 28 September 2016 – Abu Dhabi

10:15am–11:00am 4:15pm–5:00pm

Meeting with Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Abu Dhabi Venue: Al Karama Street International Tower, Abu Dhabi

11:00am 5:00pm


12:30pm–1:30pm 6:30pm–7:30pm

Meeting with Department of Economic Development Venue: DED 3rd Floor Ceremony Room, Baniyas Towers, Al Salam Street, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi City. Landmark: Opposite Abu Dhabi Municipality

1:30pm 7:30pm


2:00pm–2:45pm 8:00pm–8:45pm

Lunch Venue: Market Kitchen, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, Tel: +971800101101

2:45pm –4:00pm 8:45pm –10:00pm

Liaison time

4:00pm 10:00pm


4:30pm–6:00pm 10:30pm–12:00am (Thurs)

Cultural activity: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour Venue: Al Mattar Street, Behind Park Rotana Arjaan Hotel, North Parking, Gate # 5


Return to Hotel Travel time: 20mins (dependent on traffic)

6:20pm-6:50pm 12:20am-12:50am (Thurs)


6:50pm 12:50am (Wed)

Walk to next meeting Travel time: walk 5mins to restaurant in hotel

7:00pm–9:00pm 1:00am–3:00am (Wed)

Private Dinner at Hotel with Delegates Venue: Hotel – Li Beirut Address: Podium Level 2, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

9:00pm 3:00am (Wed)

Return to hotel Travel time: walk 5mins to accommodation

Overnight Abu Dhabi

12

Thursday 29 September 2016 – Abu Dhabi – Dubai 7:00am-7:45am 1:00pm-1:45pm

Breakfast

7:45am–8:30am 1:45pm–2:30pm


7:45am 1:45pm

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai South by car Travel time: 1hr (dependent on traffic)

9:00am–9:50am 3:00pm–3:50pm

Meeting with Dubai South Venue: Dubai South Head Quarters Buildings. Near Al Maktoum International Airport

9:50am – 10:50am 3:50pm – 4:50pm

Presentations by Dubai South Venue: Dubai South Head Quarters Buildings. Near Al Maktoum International Airport

10:50am – 11:10am 4:50pm – 5:10pm

Presentation by Duserve Venue: Dubai South Head Quarters Buildings

11:10pm–11:40pm 5:10pm–5:40pm

Presentation by World Expo 2020 Venue: Mohammed Bin Zayed Road D57, DIP, Dubai

12:00pm–2:00pm 6:00pm–8:00pm

Lunch event hosted by Dubai South Venue: Dubai South Head Quarters Buildings, Near Al Maktoum International Airport

2:00pm 8:00pm

Travel to next meeting Travel time: 1h (dependent on traffic)

3:15pm-4:00pm 9:15pm-10:00pm

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Municipality Venue: Sheikh Zayed Road Abu Dhabi

4:00pm 10:00pm

Return to Abu Dhabi Travel time: 1hr (dependent on traffic)

5:00pm-6:45pm 11:00pm-12:45am (Fri)


6:45pm 12:45am (Fri)

Travel to evening function Travel time: 15mins (dependent on traffic)

7:00pm–10:00pm 1:00am–4:00pm (Fri)

Dinner: “Taste of Australia” annual showcase of the Australia Business Group Abu Dhabi Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

10:00pm 4:00pm


Overnight Abu Dhabi

13

Friday 30 September 2016 – Abu Dhabi/ Dubai 6:00am-7am 12:00pm-1:00pm

Breakfast own arrangements

7:00am 1:00pm

Depart for Dubai International Airport Accompanied by Commissioner Travel time: 1hr 30mins (dependent on traffic)

8:40am 2:40pm

Check in at Dubai International Airport – Terminal 3 Accompanied by Commissioner

10:40am 4:40pm

Depart Dubai for Brisbane Emirates Flight EK0434 - A380 Travel time: 13hrs 45mins

Overnight

In–transit

Saturday 1 October 2016 – Brisbane 6:25am Arrive Brisbane

14

2. Delegation and Key Contacts

15

Official Delegation Members

The Honourable Jackie Trad MP

Deputy Premier, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Trade and Investment

Mr Matthew Collins Chief of Staff Office of the Deputy Premier

Trade and Investment Queensland

Mr Ken Smith Agent General, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Investment Queensland (UK and France only)

Ms Donna Massie Trade and Investment Commissioner, Middle East Trade and Investment Queensland (United Arab Emirates only)

16

Business Delegation Members – Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Mr Collette Burke Director and Managing Director Exner Projects

Mrs Jamie Leach Chief Executive Officer GIS People / Gruntify

Mr David Kinlyside Director Greywater Solutions

Mr John Clark Director Greywater Solutions

Mr Trevor Powell Chief Executive Impacts Solar

Mr Andrew Perkins Chief Financial Officer Impacts Power

Ms Karen Sanders General Manager Real Serious Games

Mr Philip Livingston

Managing Director Redback Technologies

Mr Wayne Gerard Chief Executive Office & Co-Founder RedEye Apps

Mr Michael McGee Chief Executive Officer Transit Australia Group

Mr Damien Brown Chief Commercial Officer Transit Australia Group

17

3. LONDON – 21-24 September 2016

18

Meeting with Future Cities Catapult

Date: Thursday, 22 September 2016

Attendees Ms Teresa Gonzalez Rico Head of Commercial Business Development, Future

Cities Catapult

Meeting Summary: • At the meeting I sought to understand the Catapult structure and funding model, exploring

potential applications in Queensland under the Advance Queensland agenda.

• I received a tour the Urban Innovation Centre and gained an understanding of innovative projects involving public and private sector collaboration to create smart city outcomes.

• As a result of the meeting, I identified participation opportunities for innovative Queensland companies entering the UK market and encouraged Catapult partner companies to engage Queensland subsidiary operations in Queensland specific projects.

• I promoted Queensland’s credentials through companies with international business capabilities that are active in the smart cities sector. TIQ to follow up via the London based office e.g. Vigil Systems, PFL Spaces and Tower Transit.

• Specific participation opportunities were identified in the Catapult program and I encouraged collaboration with internationally active Queensland companies.

• Opportunities were explored for collaboration with Queensland academic institutions. TIQ to follow up via the London based office.

• An overview of the Queensland economy and State Government priorities for smart city development was provided.

• I sought avenues for other Queensland companies to collaborate with Catapult, potentially through Advance Queensland initiatives.

• It was highlighted that Queensland has strong capabilities across multiple sectors including digital solutions, internet of things, renewable energy technologies in battery storage, recharging and electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and robotics, virtual reality and spatial technologies.

• I indicated that the state is also recognised for its expertise in urban planning and design, urban transport technologies and services and intelligent transport systems.

• It was also mentioned that the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum, one of the avenues Queensland cities have engaged with the broader Asia Pacific region. The 2015 APCS was held in Brisbane and brought together representatives from over 130 cities from across Australia and the Asia Pacific under key themes of Global Cities, Digital Cities, Future Cities and Cities for People.

https://www.catapult.org.uk/

https://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/urban-innovation-centre/about/

19

Meeting with High Speed 2 Chair, Sir David Higgins


Attendees

Sir David Higgins

Non-executive Chair of High Speed 2

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this meeting was to discuss planning, governance funding and legacy of

major infrastructure investment.

• Lessons from London 2012 (Sir David Chaired the London Olympics Construction Authority) for 2018 Commonwealth Games from London’s hosting of 2012 Olympic Games were also discussed.

• Insight was given on how High Speed 2 (HS2) plans to connect UK regions and any lessons, particularly for funding of Cross River Rail (CRR) connecting South East Queensland.

• Discussed the economic impact of this major investment on communities in the North and South of the country.

• It was also discussed on how HS2 is to be integrated into broader regional and city planning processes and impacts particularly on the ‘northern powerhouse’ cities like Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.

• HS2 also provided valuable input on its benefits and the relevance for CRR connectivity in the South East Queensland region.

• I provided an update on the proposed CRR and its likely benefits to Brisbane and South East Queensland region.

• Sir David provided a brief on engaging with the whole community to gain their support for the project.

• Sir David also briefed on how it engaged industry from regions around the country and what the benefits and challenges are.

• I inquired about key learnings that the Queensland Government should consider implementing to more effectively connect regions across South East Queensland based on the current status of HS 1 and HS 2 and Cross Rail 1 and 2 in the UK

• Corporate Social Responsibility was discussed, as was the broader context of regional development/city deals, and how HS2 leverages value capture opportunities.

• The role of Government in funding and underwriting particular risks in the project were discussed as well as the delivery authority link to but independence from Government.

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/tableOffice/TabledPapers/2015/5515T1555.pdf

20

Meeting with London and Partners


Attendees

Mr David Slater

Director of International Business Development, London & Partners

Mrs Katie Kopec Principal Adviser for Development and Regeneration, London & Partners

Meeting Summary: • The meeting purpose was to explore opportunities to collaborate with London & Partners

in trade and investment attraction activities and to understand London’s approach to securing investment in major regeneration developments.

• I gained an understanding of the Mayor of London’s initiative to collaborate with private sector advisors (Jones Lang Lasalle) to identify “market ready” regeneration projects, remove existing development obstacles and market to an international investment community.

• Under the previous Mayor of London the “2020 Vision For London” report set out new growth areas influenced by critical transport infrastructure and forecast population growth. The report was the blue print for prioritizing “investment ready” development projects.

• Synergies and lessons were explored with regard to the Queensland Government’s position on market led development proposals.

• I also gained an understanding of the approach taken by the Mayor of London and associated agencies to supporting major urban regeneration projects in light of a major housing shortage. The Greater London Authority (GLA) is a major land holder and is seeking to bring forward its own land assets and those of private developers.

• London requires 50,000 new homes to be build each year and has consistently delivered less than 20,000 new homes which has created a cumulative effect in the housing market.

• The proportion of Londoners aged between 25 and 34 who own their own home has fallen from 38 per cent in 2008 to 25% in 2015. The private rental market in London is relatively unsophisticated compared to other major European cities, comprising a large number of private landlords. Alternative private rental models are being explored with overseas institutional investors. An example of such a model is the East Village residential development at London’s Olympic Park. Now owned by a Delancey/Qatari Diar consortium the former athlete’s village offers long term, secure private rental contracts across a range of accommodation options.

• Queensland was promoted as an ideal location for London-based exporters to access new markets in Australia and the broader Asia Pacific regions.

• I commented on perceptions of London and the UK among the Queensland business community following the recent EU referendum decision and subsequent events.

• Ways to engage foreign investment into London regeneration projects were discussed. An example of which is the 67.5% stake of Australian Super into the King’s Cross project.

21

Lunch meeting with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation


Attendees:

Ms Victoria Hills CEO, OPDC

Mr Greg Taylor Government Relations Advisor, OPDC

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss planning and regeneration issues with Old

Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) for the major Greater London area and the intersection with rail transport opportunities including Crossrail 1 and 2 and High Speed 2 (HS2).

• The meeting format was a formal presentation by OPDC followed by opportunity for detailed discussion and questioning.

• Governance and funding issues were discussed, particularly community infrastructure levies and lessons for Queensland from large scale urban regeneration linked to significant transport initiatives.

• An understanding was gained on planning and governance issues associated with a major city redevelopment.

• I also received a brief on the opportunities associated with major rail infrastructure investments, and governance and funding models in place in Greater London and the UK.

• The request for this meeting followed a recommendation by the Honourable Mike Rann, previous Australian High Commissioner and Ambassador to Italy and long term Premier of South Australia and a member of the Greater London Planning Commission chaired by Lord Andrew Adonis.

• Funding support provided by the Central and Greater London Authority for OPDC was discussed.

• Governance model for the Corporation, the interests of the local councils, central government, Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and HS2 were also discussed.



https://tfl.gov.uk/

22

Meeting with Commonwealth Bank of Australia


Attendees:

Mr Paul Orchart General Manager UK and Europe, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Mr Daniel Cheverton Government Relations, QIC

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the role of the Commonwealth Bank of

Australia (CBA) in Europe, its sector priorities for investment and its links back to the Australian market. The CBA employ approx.. 230 people in the London office with 270 more in Europe for the First State business.

• The significance of the London financial services market, particularly as a platform for trade finance is that it transacts:

o 30% of trade finance o 40% of the globe’s foreign exchange dealings, and o 60% of credit derivatives.

• A brief on the broader economic issues facing the UK and Europe, including the roll out of BREXIT negotiations was provided. Major concern of the Financial services industry is with ‘passporting’ (ability to deliver seamless financial services across the 28 countries of the EU) with approximately 350,000 outbound passporting arrangements from UK to Europe and only approximately 25,000 inbound passporting arrangements from the EU to UK. A number of US and European banks are lobbying hard for the status quo. All non UK European Banks have their major headquarters in London. Most of the global heads of Natural Resources and Foreign Exchange in the international banks are based in London. For example, with JP Morgan, 3 out of 12 of their global heads are based in London

• Discussions were held on the impact on Queensland and Australia of the currency, market fluctuations and opportunities and risks with invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty for exit of UK from the European Union.

• Opportunities for infrastructure funding, particularly in the resource sector in Queensland and the implications of their international infrastructure investment on Queensland were discussed.

• Possible scenarios were discussed for investment flows between Australia, UK and Europe following the BREXIT decision and any negotiated FTA.

• The main areas of intersection between the bank and Queensland related to institutional and retail banking were discussed. Examples included the CBA’s involvement in LNG vessel ownership and lease-back worldwide, and in the renewable sector (particularly on and off-shore wind) and in transport with the Rolling Stock Operating Companies (ROSCO’s).

https://www.commbank.com.au/

https://www.commbank.com.au/

http://www.lisbon-treaty.org/wcm/the-lisbon-treaty/treaty-on-European-union-and-comments/title-6-final-provisions/137-article-50.html

http://www.lisbon-treaty.org/wcm/the-lisbon-treaty/treaty-on-European-union-and-comments/title-6-final-provisions/137-article-50.html

23

Tour of Commonwealth Bank London Innovation Lab


Attendees

Mr Supun King-Jayawardana Head of London Innovation Lab, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this meeting was to tour the recently opened Commonwealth Bank

London Innovation Lab.

• During the tour I met with the following four Queensland technology companies with established UK operations: - simPRO Group. Provider of enterprise software solutions to professional trades. The

simPRO Software head office is based in Queensland Australia with branches in the US, NZ and the UK. All products designed, developed and supported in Queensland to service over 80,000 users worldwide. simPRO have recently raised US$30m to support international expansion and have entered into a strategic partnership with Rated People in the UK for further market penetration.

- GBST. Software and service provider to financial services sector (FinTech). Brisbane based GBST provides technology services to the global financial services industry, addressing client needs for innovation, competitiveness and responsive IT that truly enables business. GBST employs approx. 100 staff in the UK. The UK operation recently secured a major retail investment client in South Africa.

- Liquid State. Queensland based integrated communication technology solutions provider, Liquid State have established a presence in Berlin to further develop European markets. Successfully completed the highly regarded Startup Bootcamp accelerator at Berlin’s Rainmaking Loft. Currently piloting platform with Charite, the largest University Hospital Group in Europe.

- Everledger. Brisbane based entrepreneur Leanne Kemp founded Everledger in the UK having completed the Barclays Techstars accelerator program. Using blockchain technology Everledger provides a permanent ledger for diamond certification and related transaction history. Everledger has an Australian subsidiary based in Brisbane which provides technical development support for the group. Everledger is currently engaged in a collaboration project with the London Innovation Lab developing the CBA’s Albert terminal payment system.

• Guest list for the event - Alezeia Brown, GBST - Shaun Blake, GBST - Daniel Cheverton, QIC - Brett Gibson, Oracle - Philip Andrews - Founder, Liquid State - Leanne Kemp - Founder, Everledger - Lynelle Hills - UK Managing Director, simPRO - Brad Couper - CEO, simPRO (Brisbane) - Alan Bignell - CFO, simPRO (Brisbane)

https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/innovation-lab.html

24

• The tour was an opportunity to explore potential for Queensland fintech companies to collaborate with the CBA international network of Innovation Labs in Sydney, Hong Kong and London.

• I also promoted Queensland’s developing innovation ecosystem with incubators and accelerators such as iLab, River City Labs, and Little Tokyo.

• Awareness was increased of the Advance Queensland agenda and an understanding gained on how CBA might participate further in Queensland’s technology ecosystem and access collaboration opportunities with innovative Queensland start-ups.

• The Queensland technology companies were supportive of the Advance Queensland agenda and noted the emergence of Queensland’s emerging technology ecosystem as a positive development.

• In addition, the benefits to Queensland companies competing on a global stage of the Advance Queensland agenda including the $405 million in funding included in the 2016-17 budget by the Queensland Government and the benefits of the 13 additional initiatives were discussed.

• The importance of a strong domestic ecosystem was noted, particularly with regard to preparing and supporting innovative Queensland companies to seek further market opportunities overseas.

• Positive comments were made among Queensland technology companies, noting the value of networking with other Queensland and Australian peers that are active in overseas in markets. Major corporate target clients and partners can often be accessible even in major global cities such as London through such connections.

25

EVENT: Queensland Networking Reception


Venue: Queensland Room

Number of Attendees: Approximately 40

Event Summary: • I delivered a five-minute speech at this reception, and formally opened the Queensland

Room and unveiled a plaque to commemorate the opening. The event was an opportunity to meet investors in Queensland and major Queensland companies who are operating in the UK market.

• Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ) relocated from Queensland House to Australia House in September 2015. A Queensland Room was created at Australia House in recognition of Queensland’s longstanding presence in the United Kingdom.

• The event provided an opportunity to learn firsthand from Queensland companies doing business in the UK on presence in the market, challenges they may be facing and what the Queensland Government can do to support their export endeavours.

• It was also a chance to seek feedback from UK companies which have invested in Queensland on their investment experience and any barriers or inhibitors to further investment in the State.

• Potential outcomes include ongoing export outcomes and opportunities for re-investment in Queensland among UK companies.

• The event also provided an opportunity to meet Michael Ward who will assume the role of Consul General at the British High Commission and head of trade & investment in Australia from January 2017.

26

Meeting with Royal Museums Greenwich

Date: Friday, 23 September 2016

Attendees

Dr Kevin Fewster; Mr Mike Sarna (Curator)

Director of the Royal Museums Greenwich

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the use of a major collection of Torres Strait

Island and North Queensland art from an exhibition recently held at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco being available for the Cook 250 Year Commemoration in 2018 with working title of ‘Pacific Encounters’ at Cutty Sark and National Maritime Museum.

• I further promoted the work of Queensland Torres Strait Islander artists in the United Kingdom and Europe and capitalised on the growing international interest in Queensland Indigenous artwork.

• International export is part of the value chain of Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative that supports artists from creation to market through an investment cycle that begins with art centres and individual grants and concludes with support for festivals and international exhibitions such as the one being proposed.

• There was discussion about the possibility of accessing (through loan or purchase) Torres Strait Islander artworks such as those exhibited as part of the Monaco exhibition, and potentially Queensland Government financial support for this venture.

• Dr Fewster, Mr Mike Sarna, Ms. Suzanne O’Connell and Mr. John Stafford (both Brisbane based), and Stephane Jacob (Paris based)had already met Queensland’s Agent General and Trade and Investment Commissioner for Europe, Ken Smith seeking more information from the consortium organizers of the Monaco exhibition at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco titled Taba Naba which focused on Indigenous people’s of Australia Defending the Oceans and their cultural values.

• The Monaco exhibition was in situ for seven months and presented six site-specific projects across three floors, including artworks inside and outside the museum. One of the highlights was Alick Tapoti’s 574-square-metre stencil of a giant-sea turtle on the roof of the museum echoing the subject of the museum’s 2016 scientific research program.

• The exhibition was a collaboration of numerous partners in Europe and Australia including the Queensland Government’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, which ensures remote artists and art centres are supported and that more of this work is produced, exhibited and sold both within Australia and where possible internationally. Art is an important source of income for these remote communities.

• It was confirmed at the meeting with the Director of the Royal Museums Greenwich that the Queensland Government was supportive of facilitating connections and contacts to source suitable works. The Exhibiton celebrating the wonderful navigational and scientific discoveries made during the Cook Expeditions provide a great opportunity to demonstrate Australian Indigenous culture to a global audience, in magnificent historical settings including the Cuttty Sark and the Royal Museums on the Greenwich UNESCO listed campus.

27

EVENT: Networking lunch hosted by QIC


Venue: Savoy Hotel, London

Number of Attendees: Approximately 20

Event Summary: • The event provided an opportunity to promote investment opportunities in infrastructure

projects in Queensland and discuss Government- developer led proposals.

• I provided an update to the London investment community on the Queensland economy and opportunities for investment, particularly in infrastructure.

• Global economic trends and the impact on Queensland and Australia were discussed.

• An outline QIC‘s global infrastructure fund and target investments in the UK and Europe and globally was also given.

• QIC hosted this event to provide the opportunity to meet with its key financial sector stakeholders in London.

28

Meeting with Argent LLP, King’s Cross development project


Attendees

Mr Robert Evans Executive Director & Partner, Argent LLP

Meeting Summary: • I received a tour and overview of King’s Cross mixed-use urban regeneration project.

• Covering 67 acres, over 50 buildings and accommodating 42,000 people Kings Cross is the largest mixed use development in single ownership to be masterplanned and developed in central London for over 150 years.

• Major commercial and residential redevelopment in King’s Cross associated with national and international rail services was discussed. Feedback from commercial tenants regarding selection criteria for Kings Cross did not prioritize the proximity to Paris (2 1/4hrs via direct train) but referenced large footprints, central location and “creative vibe” as key considerations in attracting and retaining talent.

• Redevelopment models involving major private and public sector collaboration were also discussed.

• I learned that the entire development process had effectively been funded with £150m equity which has been recycled several times through the project.

• Implications and learnings about major redevelopment programs and private/public partnerships in Queensland were provided.

• I sought advice on precinct planning from the industry perspective. In particular, the role of industry versus that of Government in facilitating the King’s Cross redevelopment.

• An understanding was gained of economic development implications of King’s Cross and Stratford City, with the Lea Valley regeneration, for opportunities associated with Cross River Rail (CRR), in particular the possible Significant Economic Development opportunities at Mayne Railyards and Woolloongabba.

• It was explained that the CRR project is planned to have each station at the centre of a precinct that is undergoing, or will undergo, significant redevelopment within the next 20 years.

• Mr Evans raised awareness of the Kings Cross development and shared “best practice” lessons in a Queensland context. Of particular interest was the complex nature of stakeholder management given the multiple key stakeholders including 2 local councils (London Boroughs), multiple transport authorities, the Greater London Authority and national government.

• I also provided background about longer term potential for Queensland developer partnerships e.g. Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane Quarter, Brisbane Live and ‘The Mill at Moreton Bay’.

• Shared value and challenges faced by Argent developers from partnering with government on the King’s Cross redevelopment were discussed.

• The role of Government in ensuring transport, amenity, and access outcomes from the redevelopment was raised.

• Risk factors and the importance of the mix of development including cultural, commercial and retail aspects were covered. The Kings Cross development includes significant public realm, a school and theatre plus multiple restaurants and cafes. Argent manage the

https://www.kingscross.co.uk/development

29

development with a staff of 150 people including a dedicated event management team to ensure a vibrant cultural scene.

• Australian Super have invested over £900m in the Kings Cross development and current hold a 67% stake in the project. The long term, developer-operator model that Argent have adopted appeals to Australian superannuation funds and was noted by the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) representative Daniel Cheverton.

30

4. PARIS – 24-26 September 2016

31

Meeting with the Australian Ambassador to France and the Deputy Ambassador and Ambassador to UNESCO

Date: Monday, 26 September 2016

Attendees

Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO and Mr George Mina

Australian Ambassador to France and the Permanent Delegate of Australia to UNESCO, and Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy Paris

Meeting Purpose: • The meeting was arranged to follow up on the June 2015 World Heritage Committee

meeting in Bonn, where my colleague the Environment Minister and I represented the state of Queensland. The Commonwealth delegation was headed by the then Federal Environment Minister, Greg Hunt.

• The purpose of our discussions were to discuss French/ Australian and Queensland relationships and the Queensland Government’s contributions to the implementation of the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan (Reef 2050 Plan) ahead of the progress report due to be submitted to the World Heritage Centre and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) by 1 December 2016.

• There is significant two way Trade and Investment between France and Queensland. There are many major French companies making a significant contribution to the state’s economy.

• There are also major opportunities directly and indirectly from the DCNS submarine contract as negotiations progress for supply chain companies working in the defence area. It will also stimulate further business to business delegations in other areas of the economy between the jurisdictions. The seminar with MEDF during my stay will facilitate the inclusion of Queensland as a destination for future inbound missions.

• The World Heritage Committee resolved that the progress report must “provide an update on progress with implementation of the Reef 2050 Plan to confirm that the inception of the plan has been effective, and the Investment Strategy has been established, for examination by the World Heritage Centre and IUCN, and if in their assessment the anticipated progress is not being made, for consideration at the subsequent session of the World Heritage Committee”, which will be held in Poland in July 2017.

• I took this opportunity to communicate to the Ambassadors the significant efforts being made to protect the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) by the Queensland and Australian Governments, in particular, implementation of the Reef 2050 Plan.

• Issues discussed at the meetings were some of the challenges, such as the commitment to strengthen the vegetation management legislation, which failed to pass through the Queensland Parliament recently.

• The Ambassador sought information on the Queensland Government’s future direction with regard to vegetation management legislation, likely timing and any potential implications for successful delivery of the Reef 2050 Plan. He is likely to seek to understand the options available to the Queensland Government to attempt to strengthen vegetation management laws, including options to revise the proposals so they obtain a broader support in Parliament.

• We discussed a strategy to ensure that the significant achievements made by the Australian and Queensland Governments in the first 18 months are highlighted to demonstrate the progress under the Reef 2050 Plan.

32

• I reaffirmed that the Queensland Government remains committed to implementing its commitments under the Reef 2050 Plan and if re-elected with a majority at the next State election, the vegetation management laws will be re-introduced and passed.

• I commented that the Queensland Government has made many significant achievements in implementing the Reef 2050 Plan in the past 18 months, including: - introduction of Sustainable Ports legislation; - net buybacks for three net-free fishing zones; - release of Queensland Water Science Taskforce Final Report; - release of the maintenance dredging strategy for ports; - continuing growth of the Best Management Practice program for reducing sediment

and fertiliser run off from broad scale agriculture; and - re-instatement of a compliance program for mandatory fertiliser and pesticide use

requirements.

33

Meeting with World Heritage Centre, UNESCO


Attendees

Dr Fanny Douvere Senior Project Officer and Coordinator Marine Program, World Heritage Centre, UNESCO

Meeting Summary: • The meeting was arranged to follow up on the June 2015 World Heritage Committee

meeting in Bonn, that I led and included the State Environment Minister, my colleague, Dr Steven Miles ; The Commonwealth delegation was led by the then Commonwealth Environment Minister Greg Hunt.

• The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Queensland Government’s contributions to the implementation of the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan (Reef 2050 Plan) ahead of the progress report due to be submitted to the World Heritage Centre and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) by 1 December 2016.

• The World Heritage Committee resolved that the progress report must “provide an update on progress with implementation of the Reef 2050 Plan to confirm that the inception of the plan has been effective, and the Investment Strategy has been established, for examination by the World Heritage Centre and IUCN, and if in their assessment the anticipated progress is not being made, for consideration at the subsequent session of the World Heritage Committee”, which will be held in Poland in July 2017.

• I communicated to the World Heritage Centre the significant efforts being made to protect the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) by the Queensland and Australian Governments, in particular, implementation of the Reef 2050 Plan. Major achievements from the Queensland Government to note included: - introduction of Sustainable Ports legislation; - net buybacks for three net-free fishing zones; - release of Queensland Water Science Taskforce Final Report; - release of the maintenance dredging strategy for ports; - continuing growth of the Best Management Practice program for reducing sediment

and fertiliser run off from broad scale agriculture; and - reinstatement of a compliance program for mandatory fertiliser and pesticide use

requirements.

• Issues discussed at the meeting were some of the challenges, such as the commitment to strengthen the vegetation management legislation, which failed to pass through the Queensland Parliament recently. Ms Douvere raised the importance of the Progress Report demonstrating real and substantive achievements in reducing terrestrial run off and pesticide management on farmlands. The vegetation management changes would have demonstrated significant and real progress to dealing with these issues.

• I reassured the World Heritage Centre that despite the challenges, the progress made in implementing the Reef 2050 Plan is sufficient to warrant a positive assessment by the World Heritage Centre.

http://www.gbr.qld.gov.au/taskforce/

34

EVENT: Doing Business in Queensland, Australia


Venue: The Auditorium. Australian Embassy, 4 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France

Number of Attendees: 33 guests

Event Summary: • The event provided the opportunity to promote inward investment opportunities in

Queensland to French businesses with an interest in accessing the Asia Pacific region. The event also allowed for French businesses with significant existing investments in Queensland to explore opportunities for further expansion.

• An overview of the Queensland economy and positive outlook for investment opportunities was given as was encouragement for further investment into Queensland.

• Attendees included representatives from major Queensland investors including Keolis, Transdev, DCNS, Bouygues, Vinci, Suez plus members of the French Business Confederation, MEDEF International.

• Other senior attendees include Jennifer Mackinlay, Senior Trade Commissioner – Austrade, Paris and Jean-Baptiste Nithart, Investment Commissioner Western Europe - Austrade and Mr Philippe Gautier, Director General & CEO – MEDEF International.

• Founded in 1989, MEDEF International is a non-profit private-funded organisation. It includes more than 6,700 French companies with international operations, in 81 Business Councils headed by 47 CEOs of major international French companies.

• MEDEF International led a “smart cities” delegation to Australia and New Zealand in March 2016 which visited Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The delegation comprised 40 French companies.

• MEDEF announced that a second mission will go to Australia in 2017 and advised that Brisbane will be included in the program. TIQ to follow up with MEDEF, offering support and facilitation for the Queensland program.

• Contact was established with Francois de Saint Victor, Corporate Country Director, Sales Australia at DCNS. This a strategically important connection for TIQ who will attend the Euronaval exhibition in Paris in October to explore supply chain opportunities in major projects such as the Australian Government submarine contract, for Queensland companies.

http://eng.medef.com/

35

Meeting with Thales


Attendees

Mr Alexis Dalem Vice President, International Relations, Thales

Mr Pierre Cuneo Vice President, Protection Systems, Thales

Mr Vincent Hauseux Strategy & Marketing Director, Protection Systems, Thales

Ms Fanny Mounier International Relations Officer, Thales International

Meeting Summary:

• The meeting provided an opportunity to engage with Thales to learn of capabilities in Land Forces and Smart Cities.

• Thales has a significant footprint in Australia with over 3,200 employees generating A$1m sales revenue in 2014. With a presence in market for over 100 years, Australia is one of the most important markets for Thales outside of France.

• Thales referenced their road tolling system in Brisbane with automated license plate recognition and toll collection to improve traffic flows on urban and intercity routes.

• I leaned that Thales had implemented an integrated Protection System in Mexico City involving measures for crowd control, event management and first response emergency services. Working closely with authorities I learned that average response times among emergency services had reduced from 12mins to 2mins n the first 6 months of operation.

• I reiterated that Queensland has the largest army base in the country and is at the front line of army deployment in Australia, with around 40% of Australian Army personnel (Brisbane, Townsville, Shoalwater Bay); Significant air defence facilitates (Amberley, Townsville, Oakey, Scherger on CYP) and Naval capability ( Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane)

• I mentioned that the Queensland Government has a specialist unit Defence Industries Queensland to support the state's defence industry. Headed by an experienced defence and aerospace envoy, Lindsay Pears.

• Defence Industries Queensland maintains a detailed industry capability network and is working hard to promote a smart, connected and efficient defence industry that will deliver to your requirements. Queensland has an approachable, highly-skilled and professional workforce that is globally competitive.

• The Queensland Government, through Defence Industries Queensland, has, and will continue to work with the Department of Defence to maximise the involvement of local industry in the submarine replacement program.

• In 2015, Defence Industries Queensland co-hosted industry briefings for the initial three bidding groups involved in the competitive evaluation process. They presented to over 100 Queensland companies exploring supply chain opportunities and more than 60 ‘one-on-one’ meetings were subsequently held between industry participants and the respective project bidders.

• Defence Industries Queensland will continue to actively promote all opportunities as they are announced and will work with Queensland industry to promote all suitable capabilities for the project.

36

• The Queensland Government will be represented at the Euronaval Conference in Paris in October this year, and looks forward to working closely with DCNS and Thales to identify significant supply chain opportunities across the Thales portfolio.

• TIQ to follow up at Euronaval (October 2016, Paris) to explore opportunities to grow Land Defence systems with MRO of Hawkei project in addition to Bushmaster service and maintenance.

37

Meeting with Mr Stéphane Jacob


Attendees

Mr Stéphane Jacob Director, Arts d’Australie | Stéphane Jacob Gallery

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the possibility of Arts d’Australie | Stéphane

Jacob Gallery loaning artworks to the Royal Museums Greenwich for the upcoming Cook 250 Year Commemoration with the working title Pacific Encounters which would be held at the Cutty Shark and National Maritime Museum which are part of the Royal Museums Greenwich.

• This meeting followed on from my meeting with Dr Fewster and Mr Mike Sarna, Director and curator of the Royal Museums Greenwich which took place on Friday, 23 September 2016.

• An outline was provided on the exhibition proposed by the Royal Museums Greenwich for the Cook 250 Year Commemoration.

• I thanked Mr Jacob for his promotion and support of Queensland indigenous art and artists.

• Mr Jacob provided background on his work in Indigenous art and particularly in Queensland and with the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.

• I sought Mr Jacob’s thoughts on his and other galleries loaning artworks, in particular by Queensland indigenous artists to the Greenwich project and will discuss opportunities with my colleague, the Premier and Minister for Arts, The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk.

http://www.artsdaustralie.com/en/index.php

http://www.artsdaustralie.com/en/index.php

http://www.rmg.co.uk/

38

5. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 27 - 30 September 2016

39

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Attendees

Mr Marcus Christopher Hill Senior Fund Manager, Infrastructure Division, Real Estate and Infrastructure Department

Meeting Summary: • At the meeting I sought to reaffirm Queensland’s relationship with the Abu Dhabi

Investment Authority (ADIA), a major investor in Queensland.

• ADIA’s contribution to the development of Queensland infrastructure through their investment in the Port of Brisbane and Queensland Motorways was acknowledged.

• An overview of Queensland’s State Infrastructure Plan was provided to ADIA.

• I promoted opportunities to invest in Queensland’s projects and encouraged ADIA to consider future investment into the State.

• It was highlighted that Queensland has investment opportunities across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, energy, renewables and food and agribusiness.

• I enquired as to ADIA’s appetite for investment into non-infrastructure sectors such as Queensland’s food and agribusiness sector and renewable energy

40

Meeting with Masdar

Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Attendees

Mr Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi

Chief Executive Officer, Masdar

Meeting Summary: • During the meeting I promoted Queensland’s capabilities in renewable energy,

specifically solar energy.

• Two Queensland companies in the renewable energy sector, Redback Technologies and Impacts Solar, which accompanied me on the trade mission, were introduced to Masdar representatives.

• I recommended consideration be given to Queensland solar companies for Masdar funded projects in the Pacific region.

• I also promoted Queensland as a technology partner given the State’s proximity to the Pacific Islands and its existing networks in the region.

• I highlighted the Advance Queensland policy and advised how Queensland is fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector.

• The Queensland Government’s policy of fostering of innovation is leading to the development of capability in solar battery storage, conversion and project development, was presented.

41

Meeting with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Attendees

Mr Adnan Z Amin Director General, IRENA

Meeting Summary: • During the meeting I promoted Queensland capability in renewable energy, specifically

solar energy.

• I learned about the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) projects in the Pacific region and sought to link Queensland renewable energy companies to the Pacific Program run by IRENA.

• I highlighted Queensland’s proximity to the Pacific and promoted Queensland’s strong networks in the region. In addition, I stressed that Queensland has the technology and services to assist Pacific countries meet their renewable energy targets.

• The capabilities of Queensland companies in the renewable energy sector accompanying me on the trade mission were introduced.

• I endorsed the solar and facilities management capabilities of three mission delegates: Redback Technologies (solar energy conversion), Impacts Solar (solar energy projects) and RedEye Apps (facilities management software).

• A brief on Advance Queensland was provided and how Queensland Government’s fostering of innovation is leading to the development of capability in solar battery storage, conversion and project development.

http://www.irena.org/home/index.aspx?PriMenuID=12&mnu=Pri

42

Meeting with the Environmental Agency, Abu Dhabi


Attendees

Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak

Secretary General of Environmental Agency, Abu Dhabi

Meeting Summary: • The meeting with the Environmental Agency provided an opportunity to develop a

working relationship with a key ally in the United Arab Emirates and promote the delegates’ capabilities in in smart city solutions and sustainable development.

• The Environmental Agency briefed on its priorities, suitability work undertaken in Abu Dhabi and how partnering with Queensland can assist to achieve their goals.

• I introduced the 8 companies travelling in the trade mission and highlighted their expertise in environmental solutions and monitoring.

• An outline of how the Queensland Government is taking a proactive role on environmental challenges and preserving World Heritage Assets such as the Great Barrier Reef was provided.

• I advise that the Queensland Government intends to re-sign the MOU between Queensland and Abu Dhabi, which incorporates matters specifically related to smart cities, the environment and sustainable development.

43

Meeting with Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research - United Arab Emirates


Attendees

Dr Ahmed Belhoul Minister of State for Higher Education & Scientific Research

Meeting Summary: • This meeting provided an opportunity to thank Dr Belhoul and the Ministry for sending

students to Queensland and confirmed our ongoing commitment to supporting students whilst they are in our state.

• I acknowledged the Ministry for sending the Cultural Attaché Mr Adhullrahman Al Ghardaqa from the Embassy in Canberra to join the Queensland scholarship familiarisation tour in May 2015.

• I promoted Queensland’s higher education institutions as potential study destinations for UAE scholarship students and encouraged the Ministry to further collaborate on scientific research with Queensland universities.

• Dr Belhoul provided an overview of the Ministry’s scholarship program and we discussed how policy changes may assist Queensland education institutions secure a larger number of scholarship students.

• During the meeting I encouraged the Ministry to sign agreements with more Queensland universities to promote further collaboration in science and research, as they each have their own unique specialties, such as tropical and marine sciences at universities in Northern Queensland.

• We held discussions regarding the opportunity for the UAE Ministry to sign an umbrella agreement with TIQ which encompasses all 10 Queensland research universities to be on UAE’s scholarship recommended country list.

http://www.mohesr.gov.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx

44

Meeting with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development


Attendees

His Excellency Mr Khalifa Bin Salem Al Mansouri

Undersecretary and Acting Chair, Department of Economic Development, Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues in the lead up to the re-signing of the

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the State of Queensland. The MOU has been in place since October 2009.

• It was noted that the MOU is designed to enhance the relationship between the two parties for the mutual benefit of Queensland and Abu Dhabi based companies.

• I also noted that the MOU will help deliver Advance Queensland policy initiatives increasing exports and capabilities in innovative smart city solutions.

• HE Mr Al Mansouri sought my assurance that Queensland sought an active and productive relationship through the MOU. It is expected that the MOU will be used as a reference point in establishing stronger relationships and to deliver commercial outcomes.

• I advised HE that it will be an honour to renew this MOU and reaffirmed Queensland’s commitment to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its people.

• The MOU will be based on smart city concepts, the environment and sustainability – this trade mission was an indication of the support the Queensland Government is offering with eight innovative companies participating in sectors which ranged from recycled water, renewable energy to digital technology.

45

Meeting with Dubai South


Attendees

His Excellency Engineer Khalifa Al Zaffin

Chairman, Dubai South

Mr Justin Wilshaw Senior Vice President, Commercial, Dubai South

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this meeting was to enhance the relationship between the Queensland

Government and Dubai South and to understand the opportunities the Dubai South development presents to Queensland companies.

• The importance and scale of the Dubai South project and the opportunities for Queensland businesses was discussed. Dubai South is the world’s largest urban renewal development and will house one million residents when complete and is being built around the new Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest passenger and freight airport. It is also adjacent to the 2020 World Expo site.

• I observed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Duserve and Queensland companies: Gruntify and Greywater Solutions.

• I signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) between Dubai South and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).

http://www.dubaisouth.ae/

46

Presentation by Dubai South


Attendees

Mr Justin Wilshaw Senior Vice President, Commercial, Dubai South

Mr Mohsen Ahmad Vice-President, Logistics, Dubai South

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss in further detail the plans and logistics for the

Dubai South project.

• The staging and timing of Dubai South as the world’s largest urban renewal development and the new Al Maktoum International Airport, and the 2020 World Expo site were discussed.

• During this meeting Mr Wilshaw and Mr Ahmad provided an introduction to the Dubai South overall project and presented the main model used to fund the project.

47

Presentation by Duserve


Attendees

Mr Sam Taleb Chief Executive Officer, Duserve

Meeting Summary: • During this meeting Mr Taleb provided an introduction to Duserve’s operations model.

48

Presentation by World Expo 2020


Attendees

Mr Najeeb Al Ali Executive Director, Dubai World Expo 2020

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this meeting was to establish a relationship with the Dubai World Expo

2020 management to link Queensland companies for potential trade infrastructure opportunities.

• Mr Al Ali provided a briefing on the World Expo 2020 and his theme “Connecting Minds; Creating the Future”.

• Mr Al Ali also advised that the World Expo presented many opportunities for Queensland companies to offer their expertise during the construction and operation stages of the project.

https://expo2020dubai.ae/

49

Lunch hosted by Dubai South


Attendees

Excellency (HE) Engineer Khalifa Al Zaffin, Chairman, Dubai South

Chairman, Dubai South

Mr Ahmed Al Ansari Chief Executive Officer, Dubai South

Mr Emad Nimeh Senior Vice President, Assets Development, Dubai South

Mr Sam Taleb Chief Executive Officer, Duserve

Meeting Summary: • This lunch hosted by Dubai South provided an opportunity to consolidate the strong

working relationship between the Queensland Government and Dubai South. • The meeting also provided an opportunity to promote Queensland as a leader in smart

city infrastructure and services.

• I encouraged collaboration between Queensland companies and Dubai South and Duserve.

• The Queensland’s government commitment to global partnerships was reinforced.

http://www.dubaisouth.ae/

50

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Municipality


Attendees

H.E. eng. Eisa Mubarak Al Mazrouie,

Deputy General Manager, Abu Dhabi Municipality

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this meeting was to further strengthen ties to one of the fastest growing

cities in the world and enhance relations between Queensland and Abu Dhabi Municipality for the benefit of Queensland companies seeking to do work in the city

• During the meeting I promoted Queensland’s capability in smart city solutions particularly in water management

• I introduced the 8 companies travelling in the trade mission and highlighted their expertise in smart city solutions and I highlighted mission delegate Greywater Solutions has strong capability in water recycling and the water sector.

• I advised His Excellency of the progress of discussions with Department of Economic Development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the Queensland’s Government intention to re-sign the MOU between the State of Queensland and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

• The Abu Dhabi Municipality provided an overview of their current infrastructure requirements and vital activities, which included agriculture, agricultural extension, road and bridges, infrastructure and sanitary drainage along with water sanitation.

51

“Taste of Australia” Dinner


Attendees

His Excellency Mr Arthur Spyrou

Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates

Meeting Summary: • The purpose of this event was to provide an opportunity for to network with the Australian

and UAE business community.

• I provided a short speech to an audience of more than 200 business representatives, including Queensland companies established in the UAE, reaffirming Queensland’s continued engagement with the region.

• I had the honour of announcing the winner of the “Australian Business Person of the Year Award”.

52

6. Media

FRI 07 OCTOBER 2016

TIQ Trad Trade Mission - ASR Coverage Report- September 20 - October 1 2016

Total days18

Total items18

Total audience1,128,388

Total ASR (in AUD)$33,277

An analysis of coverage produced in the 18 days between 20 Sep 2016 and 07 Oct 2016 from 1folders (TIQ Trad trade mission) found 18 items. This coverage reached a cumulativeaudience of 1,128,388 and had an advertising space rate of AUD 33,277.* The highest volume of coverage occurred on 02 Oct 2016, while the lowest volume ofcoverage occurred on multiple days* The largest cumulative audience occurred on 02 Oct 2016, while the lowest occurred on 20Sep 2016* The highest advertising space rate occurred on 02 Oct 2016, while the lowest occurred on 29Sep 2016

Date Volume Audience ASR (in AUD)

September 20, 2016 1 0 $3,353

September 21, 2016 1 155,282 $1,106

September 22, 2016 0 0 $0

September 23, 2016 1 392 $149

September 24, 2016 0 0 $0

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]

Date Volume Audience ASR (in AUD)

September 25, 2016 2 3,101 $2,786

September 26, 2016 1 155,282 $3,600

September 27, 2016 0 0 $0

September 28, 2016 2 2,250 $161

September 29, 2016 1 1,075 $107

September 30, 2016 0 0 $0

October 01, 2016 0 0 $0

October 02, 2016 5 605,367 $11,849

October 03, 2016 3 50,357 $4,809

October 04, 2016 1 155,282 $5,357

October 05, 2016 0 0 $0

October 06, 2016 0 0 $0

October 07, 2016 0 0 $0


Deputy Premier to advance Queensland in Europe and the Middle East21 Sep 2016 7:38 AMMySunshineCoast by Honourable Jackie Trad

410 words • ASR AUD 3,353 • TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: 661201089

Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Jackie Trad will today depart on trade mission to promote Queensland’sgrowing expertise in the knowledge-based economy in Europe and the Middle East.

The mission will also explore models fo...Read on source website

Audience

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

Trad jets off on rail funds bid21 Sep 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News

Page 9 • 144 words • ASR AUD 1,106 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 63.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQTrad trade mission • ID: 659944046

ATTRACTING investment in the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project will be a focus of a trade mission to Europe and the MiddleEast. State Deputy Premier and Trade Minister Jackie Trad left yesterday to lead the delegation, with technology, innovationand infrastructure funding up for discussion.View original - Full text: 144 word(s), <1 min

Audience

155,282 CIRCULATION

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad meets with Queensland exporters overseas23 Sep 2016 3:27 PMBrisbane Times by Felicity Caldwell

297 words • ASR AUD 149 • TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: 661597716

Queensland exporters who had heard the siren song of London calling have had a meeting with the state's deputy premier.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad met with three companies with Queensland roots while she was in London during her trademission...Read on source website

Audience

25,548 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 392 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

http://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/deputy-premier-to-advance-queensland-in-europe-and-the-middle-east,45763

http://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/deputy-premier-to-advance-queensland-in-europe-and-the-middle-east,45763

http://www.mediaportal.com/0or796444700

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/deputy-premier-jackie-trad-meets-with-queensland-exporters-overseas-20160923-grmzvi.html

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/deputy-premier-jackie-trad-meets-with-queensland-exporters-overseas-20160923-grmzvi.html


Brisbane cross river rail seeks overseas cash25 Sep 2016 8:33 PMHerald Sun

312 words • ASR AUD 2,417 • TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: 662580516

OVERSEAS investors have expressed strong interest in helping fund the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project.Deputy Premier Jackie Trad is on a trade mission to Europe and the Middle East and a focus of the trip includes trying toencourage investment...Read on source website

Audience

208,864 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 2,070 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

Brisbane cross river rail seeks overseas cash25 Sep 2016 10:35 PMBrisbane Courier-Mail


OVERSEAS investors have expressed strong interest in helping fund the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project.Deputy Premier Jackie Trad is on a trade mission to Europe and the Middle East and a focus of the trip includes trying toencourage investment...Read on source website

Audience

164,698 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 1,031 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

Investment interest on track26 Sep 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane, General News, Anthony Templeton

Page 11 • 308 words • ASR AUD 3,600 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 205.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: 662471471

Cross River Rail mission seeks overseas cash boost OVERSEAS investors have expressed strong interest in helping fund the$5.4 billion Cross River Rail project.View original - Full text: 308 word(s), ~1 min

Audience

155,282 CIRCULATION

EXPORTS THRIVE INTERNATIONALLY28 Sep 2016Herbert River Express, Ingham QLD, General News

Page 3 • 45 words • ASR AUD 36 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 20.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQ Tradtrade mission • ID: 663602478

QUEENSLAND exporters specialising in knowledge-based industries are thriving in international markets, including the UnitedKingdom. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Jackie Trad met with three companies with Queensland rootsin London during her trade mission to Europe and the Middle East.View original - Full text: 45 word(s), <1 min

Audience

2,250 CIRCULATION

http://online.isentialink.com/heraldsun.com.au/2016/09/26/d16d0cde-ccc8-4e5d-8ec8-bfebf93be469.html

http://online.isentialink.com/heraldsun.com.au/2016/09/26/d16d0cde-ccc8-4e5d-8ec8-bfebf93be469.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2016/09/26/036f1e21-a43c-4801-90f9-a135aaeef6de.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2016/09/26/036f1e21-a43c-4801-90f9-a135aaeef6de.html

http://www.mediaportal.com/0go796444702

http://www.mediaportal.com/0ti796444704


Queenslanders thriving in UK28 Sep 2016Burdekin Advocate, QLD, General News

Page 10 • 78 words • ASR AUD 125 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 37.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQTrad trade mission • ID: 663561234

QUEENSLAND exporters specialising in knowledgebased industries are thriving in international markets, including the UnitedKingdom. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Jackie Trad met with three companies with Queensland rootsin London during her trade mission to Europe and the Middle East.View original - Full text: 78 word(s), <1 min

Audience

N/A CIRCULATION

International success for Qld exporters29 Sep 2016Balonne Beacon, St George QLD, General News

Page 3 • 99 words • ASR AUD 107 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 51.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQ Tradtrade mission • ID: 663794278

IN BRIEF QUEENSLAND exporters specialising in knowledge-based industries are thriving in international markets, includingthe United Kingdom. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Jackie Trad met with three companies withQueensland roots in London during her trade mission to Europe and the Middle East.View original - Full text: 99 word(s), <1 min

Audience

1,075 CIRCULATION

Connection with Dubai opens up02 Oct 2016Sunday Mail Brisbane, Brisbane, General News

Page 9 • 114 words • ASR AUD 1,852 • Photo: No • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 57.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQTrad trade mission • ID: 665591251

LUCRATIVE business pathways are set to open up between Queensland and Dubai as the State Government signs a newagreement with the wealthy Middle East city. Deputy Premier Jackie Trad yesterday signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) withDubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South executive chairman Khalifa Al Zaffin.View original - Full text: 114 word(s), <1 min

Audience

324,167 CIRCULATION

http://www.mediaportal.com/0gc796444706

http://www.mediaportal.com/0hr796444708

http://www.mediaportal.com/0ul796444710


Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier, says Qld will be the forefront of building the new high-tech ...02 Oct 2016 6:01 AM612 ABC Brisbane, Brisbane, 06:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader

Duration: 0 min 42 secs • ASR AUD 2,251 • QLD • Australia • TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: X00067738497

Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier, says Qld will be the forefront of building the new high-tech city and world's largest airport inMiddle East. Trad has returned from the trade mission to UAE yesterday, with the signed document that will lead to neweconomic opportunities for Qld. She says it is an exclusive agreement with the Dubai Aviation City Corporation.

Audience

41,400 ALL, 20,200 MALE 16+, 21,200 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees

Jackie Trad, Queensland Deputy Premier

Also broadcast from the following 11 stations

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)

Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier, says her latest trade mission to the Middle East could ...02 Oct 2016 7:02 AM612 ABC Brisbane, Brisbane, 07:00 News (Weekend), Newsreader


Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier, says her latest trade mission to the Middle East could generate millions in trade deals for theState. Trad has signed the statement of intent to help Dubai build the world's largest urban renewal development. She says theagreement between Qld and Dubai Aviation City Corporation will get Qld companies into lucrative Middle Eastern market.

Audience

66,700 ALL, 35,300 MALE 16+, 29,400 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)


Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier, says Qld will be the forefront of building the new high-tech ...02 Oct 2016 7:48 AM612 ABC Brisbane, Brisbane, 07:45 News (Weekend), Newsreader


Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier, says Qld will be the forefront of building the new high-tech city and world's largest airport inMiddle East. Trad has returned from the trade mission to UAE yesterday, with the signed document that will lead to neweconomic opportunities for Qld. She says it is an exclusive agreement with the Dubai Aviation City Corporation.

Audience

65,300 ALL, 33,900 MALE 16+, 30,400 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)

Jackie Trad, Queensland Deputy Premier, says her latest trade mission to the Middle ...02 Oct 2016 7:56 AM702 ABC Sydney, Sydney, 07:45 News (Weekend), Newsreader

Duration: 0 min 38 secs • ASR AUD 2,425 • NSW • Australia • TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: X00067739197

Jackie Trad, Queensland Deputy Premier, says her latest trade mission to the Middle East could generate millions in tradedeals for the State. Trad has signed a statement of intent to help Dubai build the world's largest urban renewal development.She said the agreement between Queensland and the Dubai Aviation City Corporation would get Queensland companies intoa lucrative Middle Eastern market.

Audience

107,800 ALL, 47,900 MALE 16+, 58,400 FEMALE 16+

Interviewees



ABC Central Coast (Erina), ABC Coffs Coast (Coffs Harbour), ABC Illawarra (Wollongong), ABC New EnglandNorth West (Tamworth), ABC Newcastle (Newcastle), ABC North Coast NSW (Lismore), ABC Riverina (WaggaWagga), ABC South East NSW (Bega), ABC Upper Hunter (Muswellbrook), ABC Western Plains NSW (Dubbo)

Deal in desert blooms03 Oct 2016Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast QLD, General News, Dwayne Grant

Page 1 • 521 words • ASR AUD 3,875 • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 614.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQTrad trade mission • ID: 665920483

THE RAIN MAKER Coast company set to rake in millions after securing Dubai dealView original - Full text: 521 word(s), ~2 mins

Audience

24,753 CIRCULATION

http://www.mediaportal.com/0ku796444712


UAE deal can break mould03 Oct 2016Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast QLD, General News

Page 20 • 79 words • ASR AUD 316 • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 50.00 cm² • QLD • Australia • TIQTrad trade mission • ID: 665922766

IT is great to see a local start-up making an impact at an international level in a deal that could pave the way for others. Newsof Greywater Solutions - a company founded by two people in Parkwood signing a deal with new United Arab Emiratescity-in-the-making Dubai South could result in a megabucks payday for that firm.View original - Full text: 79 word(s), <1 min

Audience

24,753 CIRCULATION

City Beat: Gruntify goes to Dubai, Orchestra in the sky03 Oct 2016 1:13 PMBrisbane Courier-Mail


PLENTY OF GRUNTTHE gang at fast-growing tech firm Gruntify have already had a bumper year and it's not even over yet.The founder of the Brisbane-based data collection mob, Igor Stjepanovic, rubbed shoulders with US President Barack Obamain June at...Read on source website

Audience

109,637 UNIQUE DAILY VISITORS, 851 AV. STORY AUDIENCE

PLENTY OF GRUNT04 Oct 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane, Business News, Anthony Marx

Page 41 • 286 words • ASR AUD 5,357 • Photo: Yes • Type: News ItemClassification: • Size: 305.00 cm² • QLD • Australia •TIQ Trad trade mission • ID: 666258000

THE gang at fast-growing tech firm Gruntify have already had a bumper year and it's not even over yet. The founder of theBrisbane-based data collection mob, Igor Stjepanovic, rubbed shoulders with US President Barack Obama in June at theGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit in California.View original - Full text: 286 word(s), ~1 min

Audience

155,282 CIRCULATION

http://www.mediaportal.com/0yb796444714

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2016/10/03/62c2a740-b40d-4051-8c37-b7f27ce1ec4a.html

http://online.isentialink.com/couriermail.com.au/2016/10/03/62c2a740-b40d-4051-8c37-b7f27ce1ec4a.html

http://www.mediaportal.com/0ok796444716

Trad jetsoff on rail funds bidATTRACTING investment inthe $5.4 billion Cross River Railproject will be a focus of a trademission to Europe and theMiddle East.

State Deputy Premier andTrade Minister Jackie Trad leftyesterday to lead the del-egation, with technology, inno-vation and infrastructurefunding up for discussion.

“In London, I will be meet-ing senior planning executivesaround economic developmentopportunities with a particularfocus on Cross River Rail –Queensland’s number one in-frastructure project,” she said.

The State Government hascommitted $800 million toCross River Rail but the project– which includes building atunnel under the BrisbaneRiver to link Dutton Park andBowen Hills – requires majorprivate investment and fundingfrom the Federal Government.

Ms Trad will also meet UN-ESCO representatives in Paristo discuss efforts to save theGreat Barrier Reef.

She will return to Queens-land on October 1.

Page 1 of 1

back

21 Sep 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Capital City DailyAudience : 155,282 • Page: 9 • Printed Size: 63.00cm² • Market: QLDCountry: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,106 • Words: 144 • Item ID: 659944046

Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.

Investment interest on trackCross River Rail mission seeks overseas cash boost

ANTHONY TEMPLETON

OVERSEAS investors haveexpressed strong interest inhelping fund the $5.4 billionCross River Rail project.

Deputy Premier JackieTrad is on a trade mission toEurope and the Middle Eastand a focus of the trip includestrying to encourage invest-ment in the key Brisbane infra-structure project.

Ms Trad said banks, insti-

tutional investors and pensionfunds from the UK were im-pressed with the project’s landdevelopment opportunities.

“The (level of) interest is in-credibly high,” she said fromParis yesterday.

“A very wide variety of fi-nancial institutions are inter-ested and also pension funds.”

Ms Trad also discussed how

“City Deals” has worked in theUK, which involves getting dif-ferent levels of governmentand the private sector togetherto capture future profits frommajor infrastructure projects.

She said Queensland op-portunities were better placedthan other infrastructure pro-jects such as Crossrail in Lon-don because of the amount of

state-owned land available forredevelopment ideas.

“We are in such a primeposition in terms of CrossRiver Rail because the Gov-ernment does have such sig-nificant land holdings alongthe corridor (and) that we can… move reasonably quickly ca-talysing the significant brown-field sites,” Ms Trad said.

“There’s all the land aroundthe stations around DuttonPark, main rail yards are an-

other example, Roma St aswell and (the Go Print site) atWoolloongabba is going to bea significant site.”

Cross River Rail will linkBowen Hills and Dutton Parkthrough 10.2km of new track –including a 5.9km tunnel

underneath the Brisbane Riverand CBD.

“We see Cross River Rail asthe infrastructure project thatwill unlock heavy rail con-straints but (also) improvecommuter movement astro-nomically throughout the re-gion and provide significantopportunities for urban rede-velopment of some really keybrownfield sites,” Ms Trad said.

The State Government hascontributed $800 million.

Page 1 of 1

back

26 Sep 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane

Author: Anthony Templeton • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Capital City Daily • Audience : 155,282 • Page: 11Printed Size: 205.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 3,600Words: 308 • Item ID: 662471471


EXPORTS THRIVE INTERNATIONALLYQUEENSLAND exporters specialising in knowledge-basedindustries are thriving ininternational markets, includingthe United Kingdom. DeputyPremier and Minister for Tradeand Investment Jackie Trad met with three companies with Queensland roots in London during her trade mission to Europe and the Middle East.

Page 1 of 1

back

28 Sep 2016Herbert River Express, Ingham QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 2,250 • Page: 3 • Printed Size: 20.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 36 • Words: 45 • Item ID: 663602478


Queenslanders thriving in UKQUEENSLAND exportersspecialising in knowledge-based industries are thriving ininternational markets, includ-ing the United Kingdom.

Deputy Premier and Minis-ter for Trade and InvestmentJackie Trad met with threecompanies with Queenslandroots in London during hertrade mission to Europe andthe Middle East.

“I had the pleasure of meet-ing three successful Queens-land technology businesseswho have established opera-tions in the UK,” Ms Trad said.“Queensland companies havethe innovation and skills totake on the world.”

Page 1 of 1

back

28 Sep 2016Burdekin Advocate, QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 0 • Page: 10 • Printed Size: 37.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 125 • Words: 78 • Item ID: 663561234


IN BRIEF

Internationalsuccess for QldexportersQUEENSLAND exportersspecialising inknowledge-basedindustries are thriving ininternational markets,including the UnitedKingdom.Deputy Premier andMinister for Trade andInvestment Jackie Tradmet with threecompanies withQueensland roots inLondon during her trademission to Europe andthe Middle East.“I had the pleasure ofmeeting three successfulQueensland technologybusinesses who haveestablished operations inthe UK,” Ms Trad said.“The internationalsuccess of thesebusinesses is real proofthat Queenslandcompanies have theinnovation and skillsto take on the worldin established andemerging fields oftechnology,” she said.

Page 1 of 1

back

29 Sep 2016Balonne Beacon, St George QLD

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 1,075 • Page: 3 • Printed Size: 51.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: AustraliaASR: AUD 107 • Words: 99 • Item ID: 663794278


Connectionwith Dubaiopens upLUCRATIVE business path-ways are set to open up be-tween Queensland and Dubaias the State Government signsa new agreement with thewealthy Middle East city.

Deputy Premier JackieTrad yesterday signed a State-ment of Intent (SOI) withDubai Aviation City Corpor-ation and Dubai South execu-tive chairman Khalifa AlZaffin.

Dubai South will eventuallyhouse one million residents.

“This SOI will open thedoors to new opportunities forQueensland businesses to ex-pand and develop their servi-ces in the United ArabEmirates (UAE) and the Mid-dle East region,” Ms Trad said.

Minister for Innovation,Science and the Digital Econ-omy and Small Business Lee-anne Enoch said theagreements were emblematicof Queensland’s emerging in-novation economy.

Page 1 of 1

back

02 Oct 2016Sunday Mail Brisbane, Brisbane

Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Capital City DailyAudience : 324,167 • Page: 9 • Printed Size: 57.00cm² • Market: QLDCountry: Australia • ASR: AUD 1,852 • Words: 114 • Item ID: 665591251


Coast company set to rake in millions after securing Dubai deal

THE RAINMAKER

DWAYNE GRANT

A two-man Gold Coast company is in the running for a multimillion-dollar plus payday after securing a Dubai deal.

Greywater Solutions, which opened atParkwood a decade ago, has inked a contract with the Dubai Government for a test program of its recycled watertechnology as part of Dubai South.

Dubai South is a planned city for onemillion people ... and Greywater’s contract has the potential to grow into “something enormous”. P7

Page 1 of 2

back

03 Oct 2016Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast QLD

Author: Dwayne Grant • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 24,753 • Page: 1 • Printed Size: 614.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 3,875 • Words: 521 • Item ID: 665920483


Deal in desert bloomsCoast water recycling firm on verge of major export lift

DWAYNE GRANT

EXCLUSIVEA TWO-MAN Gold Coastcompany is in the running for amultimillion-dollar-plus pay-day after securing a Dubaideal.

Greywater Solutions, whichopened at Parkwood a decadeago, has inked a contract withthe Dubai government for atest program of its recycledwater technology as part ofDubai South.

Dubai South is a master-planned city launched by the

government of Dubai. It meas-ures 147sq km and will sustainone million people.

Greywater Solutions direct-ors David Kinlyside and JohnClark, who secured the deallast week during a State gov-ernment trade mission to theUnited Arab Emirates, saidthat the test program had thepotential to grow into “some-thing enormous”.

“If successful, they (DubaiSouth) hope to use the systemright through the city’s new

residential areas,” Mr Kinly-side said.

“This is absolutely huge. It’staken us from a very smallcompany to a company thatcould grow to employing quitea few people and having thechance to do a lot of exporting.

“We’re just so pleased tohave this chance to prove our-selves and if it comes off, wedon’t know how far it’ll go.”

Greywater Solutions’ treat-ment systems convert house-hold waste water into recycled

water that can be used for vari-

ous purposes including irri-gation, invaluable in the dryclimate of the Middle East.

“While people can easilyturn on a tap in Australia,they’re not going to worryabout recycled water until it’stoo late,” Mr Kinlyside said.

“That’s why the oppor-tunity over there is absolutelyenormous for us.”

Mr Kinlyside said they hadjoined about 10 Queenslandcompanies promoting their

firms in Dubai alongsideDeputy Premier and Ministerfor Trade Jackie Trad.

“We were only there for aweek but we did so much thatit felt like we were there forthree,” he said. “It’s just mind-blowing to see what’s happen-ing over there … it’s like theGold Coast on steroids.”

Ms Trad confirmed theGovernment had signed astatement of intent with Dubai

South that would open doorsfor more Queensland

businesses to expand and de-velop services in the UAE andMiddle East region.

Dubai South executivechairman Khalifa Al Zaffin,who signed the deal with MsTrad, said it was critical to es-tablish strong relationshipswith key institutions and gov-ernment bodies which were“spurring growth and develop-ment globally”.

“SOI between Dubai Southand the Queensland govern-ment marks a strategic part-nership that promises topresent vast mutual opportun-ities in key areas of Smart Cityinvestment and development.”

Page 2 of 2

back


Author: Dwayne Grant • Section: General News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Regional • Audience : 24,753 • Page: 1 • Printed Size: 614.00cm²Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 3,875 • Words: 521 • Item ID: 665920483


EDITORIAL

UAE deal can break mould IT is great to see a local start-up making animpact at an international level in a dealthat could pave the way for others.

News of Greywater Solutions – a com-pany founded by two people in Parkwood –signing a deal with new United Arab Emir-ates city-in-the-making Dubai South couldresult in a megabucks payday for that firm.

The deal shows how local entrepreneurswith the know-how and work ethic canmake it – and make it big.

Page 1 of 1

back


Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : RegionalAudience : 24,753 • Page: 20 • Printed Size: 50.00cm² • Market: QLDCountry: Australia • ASR: AUD 316 • Words: 79 • Item ID: 665922766


CITY BEAT WITHANTHONY MARX

[email protected] @AnthonyMarxCM

PLENTY OF GRUNTTHE gang at fast-growingtech firm Gruntify havealready had a bumper yearand it’s not even over yet.

The founder of the Brisbane-based datacollection mob, Igor Stjepanovic, rubbedshoulders with US President Barack Obama in June at theGlobal EntrepreneurshipSummit in California.Now the ambitious start-up, afinalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards,is poised to shake things up inDubai, where plans are afoot to build the world’s biggest urban renewal project.Known as Dubai South, it’s amaster-planned 147 sq kmarea with a forecast future

who joined Deputy Premier Jackie Trad on a trade mission to the Persian Gulf’s megacity last week.

Leach came home with adeal to deliver data management efficiencies and spatial services software to Dubai’s government-owned facilities management overseeing work on the new metropolis.

Describing the firm’s growth as “astounding’’, Leach said staff numbers had grown from four to 24 since being launched in 2010 and inquiries had come from the US, Canada, China, Japan, South America and the UK.

Gruntify has teamed upwith the likes of Microsoft

and QUT to work on projects ranging from artificial intelligence to tracking jaguars in the Amazon.

Also striking gold in thedesert kingdom was Gold Coast outfit GreywaterSolutions, operated bybizoids David Kinlyside andJohn Clark.

Greywater treatshousehold wastewater so it can be used again forirrigation and other purposes. The company now has the green light for a test program of its recycled watertechnology at Dubai South, where we can only imaginethat efficient use of the wet stuff will be highly valued.

Page 1 of 2

back

04 Oct 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane

Author: Anthony Marx • Section: Business News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Capital City Daily • Audience : 155,282 • Page: 41Printed Size: 305.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 5,357Words: 286 • Item ID: 666258000


of 2

back

04 Oct 2016Courier Mail, Brisbane

Author: Anthony Marx • Section: Business News • Article type : News ItemClassification : Capital City Daily • Audience : 155,282 • Page: 41Printed Size: 305.00cm² • Market: QLD • Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 5,357Words: 286 • Item ID: 666258000


PRESS RELEASE COVERAGE

Dubai South and Trade and Investment Queensland sign strategic SOI

Oct 3, 2016

COVERAGE SUMMARY


Publication Date of Publication Ad Value (US$)

Arabic

Newspaper

Al Bayan Oct 4, 2016 $2,155

Al Ittihad Oct 4, 2016 $1,137

Web

Al Bayan.ae Oct 4, 2016 $3250

Al Ittihad.ae Oct 4, 2016 $3250

Total Hits – 4 Ad Value $9,792

English

Newspaper

Gulf News Oct 4, 2016 $892

Khaleej Times Oct 4, 2016 $402

Emirates Business Oct 4, 2016 $754

Web

Gulf News.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Emirates Business.ae Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Zawya.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Mena Herald.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Dubai City Guide.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Dubai Informer.com Oct 4, 2016 $3250

Dubai Informer.com Oct 4, 2016 $3250

Press Reader.com Oct 4, 2016 $3250

Press Reader.com Oct 4, 2016 $3250

Uae Newsapp.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Finance News Coverage.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Arabic News.de Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Business News World.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Breaking News Point.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Finanzen.ch Oct 3, 2016 $3250

World News Magzine.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Get Current News.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Global Supply Chain Forum.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Morning News Edition.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Tech News Coverage.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

COVERAGE SUMMARY


Publication Date of Publication Ad Value (US$)

English

Web

Weekly News Brochure.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Top News Hour.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Weekly News Journal.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Digital News World.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Universe Release.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Reporting Ground.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Digital News Zone.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Prime News Base.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Catch News Live.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Galaxy News Point.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Weekly News Bulletin.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Universe Reportage.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Digital News Express.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Digital News Bulletin.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

News Hub Spot.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

News Hot Spot.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Galaxy of Pr.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

News Check Out.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Online Get News.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Prime News Focus.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Galaxy News Flash.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Universe Bulletin.com Oct 3, 2016 $3250

Total Hits – 45 Ad Value $138,548

Total Ad Value $148,340

ARABICMEDIA COVERAGE

Publication Al Bayan Dubai South

Date Oct 4, 2016 Media Newspaper Page 6

Language Arabic Circulation 88,800 Size 67 cc

Geography UAE Ad Value (US$) $2,155 Link N/A

Publication Al Ittihad Dubai South


Language Arabic Circulation 109,640 Size 44 cc

Geography UAE Ad Value (US$) $1,137 Link N/A

Publication Al Bayan.ae Dubai South

Date Oct 4, 2016 Media Web Page N/A

Language Arabic Circulation N/A Size N/A

Geography Internet Ad Value (US$) $3,250 Link Click source

http://www.albayan.ae/economy/local-market/2016-10-04-1.2727253

Publication Al Ittihad.ae Dubai South


Language Arabic Circulation N/A Size N/A


http://www.alittihad.ae/details.php?id=48062&y=2016

ENGLISHMEDIA COVERAGE

Publication Gulf News Dubai South


Language English Circulation 109,905 Size 22 cc

Geography UAE Ad Value (US$) $892 Link N/A

Publication Khaleej Times Dubai South




Publication Emirates Business Dubai South




Publication Gulf News.com Dubai South


Language English Circulation N/A Size N/A


http://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state-1.1906288

Publication Emirates Business.ae Dubai South




http://emirates-business.ae/dubai-south-inks-smart-city-deal-with-queensland/

Publication Zawya.com Dubai South




http://www.zawya.com/story/Dubai_South_and_Trade_and_Investment_Queensland_sign_strategic_SOI-ZAWYA20161003111628/

Publication Mena Herald.com Dubai South




https://menaherald.com/en/2016/10/03/dubai-south-trade-investment-queensland-sign-strategic-soi/

Publication Dubai City Guide.com Dubai South




http://www.dubaicityguide.com/site/news/news-details.asp?newsid=60304

Publication Dubai Informer.com Dubai South




http://dubaiinformer.com/249607/dubai-south-and-trade-and-investment-queensland-sign-strategic-soi/

Publication Press Reader.com Dubai South




https://www.pressreader.com/uae/gulf-news/20161004/282127815974849

Publication Press Reader.com Dubai South




http://www.pressreader.com/uae/khaleej-times/20161004/282462823423851

Publication Uae Newsapp.com Dubai South




http://www.uaenewsapp.com/2/Article/2038/123436554#.V_MgiiQ8H20

Publication Finance News Coverage.com Dubai South




http://www.financenewscoverage.com/news/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Arabic News.de Dubai South




https://www.arabic-news.de/news/2096283/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state-gulfnews-com

Publication Business News World.com Dubai South




http://www.businessnewsworld.com/news/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Breaking News Point.com Dubai South




http://www.breakingnewspoint.com/story/3701233/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Finanzen.ch Dubai South




http://www.finanzen.ch/nachrichten/aktien/Dubai-South-inks-deal-with-Australian-state-5114290

Publication World News Magzine.com Dubai South




http://www.worldnewsmagzine.com/news/2712321/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Get Current News.com Dubai South




Publication Global Supply Chain Forum.com Dubai South




http://globalsupplychainforum.com/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/

Publication Morning News Edition.com Dubai South




http://www.morningnewsedition.com/newsflash/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1966750.html

Publication Tech News Coverage.com Dubai South




http://www.technewscoverage.com/news/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Weekly News Brochure.com Dubai South




http://www.weeklynewsbrochure.com/news/4480095/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Top News Hour.com Dubai South




http://www.topnewshour.com/report/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1543468.html

Publication Weekly News Journal.com Dubai South




http://www.weeklynewsjournal.com/newsflash/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1656757.html

Publication Digital News World.com Dubai South




http://www.digitalnewsworld.com/news/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Universe Release.com Dubai South




http://www.universerelease.com/bulletin/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1571106.html

Publication Reporting Ground.com Dubai South




http://www.reportingground.com/newsfocus/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1640665.html

Publication Digital News Zone.com Dubai South




http://www.digitalnewszone.com/newsflash/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1769012.html

Publication Prime News Base.com Dubai South




http://www.primenewsbase.com/reportage/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/3766706.html

Publication Catch News Live.com Dubai South




http://www.catchnewslive.com/newsfocus/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1768268.html

Publication Galaxy News Point.com Dubai South




http://www.galaxynewspoint.com/bulletin/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/2186744.html

Publication Weekly News Bulletin.com Dubai South




http://www.weeklynewsbulletin.com/post/4128935/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Universe Reportage.com Dubai South




http://www.universereportage.com/bulletin/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/2762515.html

Publication Digital News Express.com Dubai South




http://www.digitalnewsexpress.com/story/3282366/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication Digital News Bulletin.com Dubai South




http://www.digitalnewsbulletin.com/newsfocus/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1987298.html

Publication News Hub Spot.com Dubai South




http://www.newshubspot.com/update/2375133/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state.html

Publication News Hot Spot.com Dubai South




http://www.newshotspot.com/newsfocus/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/3844461.html

Publication Galaxy of Pr.com Dubai South




http://www.galaxyofpr.com/bulletin/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1858750.html

Publication News Check Out.com Dubai South




http://www.newscheckout.com/newsflash/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1853975.html

Publication Online Get News.com Dubai South




http://www.onlinegetnews.com/newsflash/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/3765558.html

Publication Prime News Focus.com Dubai South




http://www.primenewsfocus.com/report/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/1765520.html

Publication Galaxy News Flash.com Dubai South




http://www.galaxynewsflash.com/reportage/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/2095719.html

Publication Universe Bulletin.com Dubai South




http://www.universebulletin.com/reportage/dubai-south-inks-deal-with-australian-state/2701277.html

http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Dubai_South_and_Trade_and_Investment_Queensland_sign_strategic_S

OI-ZAWYA20161003111628/

Dubai South and Trade and

Investment Queensland sign

strategic SOI

03 October, 2016

Dubai South inks deal with Queensland businesses to provide Smart City initiatives

03 October 2016

Dubai, UAE - In its quest to raise the bar and build a world-class roadmap for

smart cities globally, Dubai South today inked a strategic Statement of Intent (SOI)

with the Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).

Signed by His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation

City Corporation and Dubai South and Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier and Minister

for Trade and Investment, Queensland, the deal will help Queensland companies

gain a foothold in the region and offer unique global market access. In turn

Queensland businesses will provide Dubai South and the UAE with Smart City

initiatives, such as digital innovation, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and

robotics, health technology and medical devices as well as spatial technologies.

His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City

Corporation and Dubai South said: “As we continue to strengthen Dubai South’s

position as a leading multi-modal economic platform, it is of critical importance

that we establish and maintain strong collaborations with key institutions and

government bodies, which are spurring growth and development globally. Towards

this end, the SOI between Dubai South and the Queensland Government marks a

strategic partnership that promises to present vast mutual opportunities in key areas

of Smart City investment and development.”

http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Dubai_South_and_Trade_and_Investment_Queensland_sign_strategic_SOI-ZAWYA20161003111628/

http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Dubai_South_and_Trade_and_Investment_Queensland_sign_strategic_SOI-ZAWYA20161003111628/

http://www.zawya.com/pr/

The agreement is a key component in Dubai South’s quest to exponentially

enhance the quality of life and support the vision of His Highness Sheikh

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai as laid out in the Dubai Plan 2021.

Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Queensland

said: “Dubai South is fast becoming a beacon of innovation and world-class

technological development. I am delighted to say that many Queensland businesses

are already in negotiations to provide Smart City technology to Dubai South. This

SOI will open new opportunities for Queensland businesses to commercialise,

collaborate and develop their products and services in the UAE and the wider

Middle East.”

“Queensland has been identified as the most entrepreneurial state in

Australia. This is supported by our reputation for world-leading research and

unique strengths in areas of life sciences and medtech, agriculture, mining, aviation

and software,” she added.

The agreement, which will be jointly funded by TIQ and Advance Queensland

under the Global Partnerships Program, aims to support collaboration between

Queensland and the UAE by opening opportunities for Queensland businesses,

researchers, investors and entrepreneurs to learn from their overseas successes. The

Queensland Government will invest over AED 500,000 a year for two years to

support Queensland businesses to refine their global Smart City innovations under

this SOI.

-Ends-

About Dubai South

Dubai South, is an emerging 145 sq. km. city situated within the emirate of Dubai that will ultimately sustain a population of one million.

Launched as a Government of Dubai project in 2006, the city is mandated to

embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum by

manifesting the urban and societal themes as outlined in the Dubai Plan 2021.

These themes relate to becoming a city of happy, creative and empowered people,

an inclusive and cohesive society; the preferred place to live, work and invest, a

smart and sustainable city, and a pivotal hub in the global economy.

Dubai South’s economic platform supports every conceivable kind of business and

industry. The city is also home to the now-operational Al Maktoum International Airport and the World Expo 2020.

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/trad-signs-queensland-for-dubai-development/

Queensland Inks Deal With Dubai

Development

4th October 2016 | Category: Commercial, Companies, Government, Hotel, Middle East, News, QLD,

Residential, Retail, Town Planning | Staff Writer

67 Queensland has signed a statement of intent to help Dubai build the world’s largest urban renewal

development.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the signing, in the United Arab Emirates, could generate millions in trade

deals for the state.

She said the agreement between Queensland and the Dubai Aviation City Corporation would get

Queensland companies into a lucrative Middle Eastern market.

Queensland companies are set to gain a foothold in the Middle East and access unique market

opportunities to the world’s largest urban renewal development following the signing.

https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theurbandeveloper.com%2Ftrad-signs-queensland-for-dubai-development%2F&data=01%7C01%7Cmediareporters%40premiers.qld.gov.au%7C97b2eb16e0bd4fd4466408d3ee5fd149%7C51778d2aa6ab4c7697dc782782d65046%7C0&sdata=3lnYHkid8Nj2N%2BPe9CHUdLfvuPQli5NIIa8kV1zKWlI%3D&reserved=0

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/sector/commercial/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/topics/companies/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/topics/government-topics/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/sector/hotel/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/location/international/middle-east/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/news/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/location/australia/qld/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/sector/residential/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/sector/retail/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/category/topics/town-planning/

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/author/staff-writer/

Ajman University students visit Dubai South masterplan

The Statement of Intent was signed by Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Jackie Trad

and Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South Executive Chairman His Excellency Khalifa Al

Zaffin.

Ms Trad said Dubai South will eventually house one million people and is fast becoming a beacon of

innovation.

“I acknowledge the foresight of the Chairman HE Kalifa Al Zaffin for collaborating with the Palaszczuk

Government and developing a strategic base for Queensland companies within the Dubai South

development.”

“Queensland-based Gruntify will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Duserve, the

facilities management are of the Dubai Government, surrounding the use of their spatial services software

in the urban development.

Staff Village of Dubai South

“Greywater Solutions will also sign a MOU with Duserve to outline a test program of recycled water

technology on the worker’s camp for Dubai South.”

HE Khalifa Al Zaffin said the agreement was a key component to raise the bar and build a world-class

roadmap for smart cities globally through Dubai South.

“As we continue to strengthen Dubai South’s position as a leading multi-modal economic platform, it is of

critical importance that we establish and maintain strong collaborations with key institutions and

government bodies, which are spurring growth and development globally,” he said.

“Towards this end, the SOI between Dubai South and the Queensland Government marks a strategic

partnership that promises to present vast mutual opportunities in key areas of Smart City investment and

development.”

Gruntify Executive Director Jamie Leach said that this was the start of something big for their business.

“We look forward to the opportunity of implementing our software with Duserve on the Dubai South

project and targeting the other opportunities in the region with this partner,” Ms Leach said.

Greywater Solutions Director David Kinlyside said it was a great opportunity for them to internationalise.

“The MOU with Duserve will allow us to work not just from Dubai South but other parts of the Middle

East. This is great for a small company from the Gold Coast and we are very thankful for the support of the

Queensland government,” Mr Kinlyside said.

Dubai South will eventually house one million residents and is being built around the new Al Maktoum

International Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest passenger and freight airport.

It is also adjacent to the 2020 World Expo site.

Report to Parliament Trade and Investment Mission to the ......1 Report to Parliament . Trade and...

Documents

Transcript of Report to Parliament Trade and Investment Mission to the ......1 Report to Parliament . Trade and...