Growing Queensland’s Economy: Outlook and Investment

This Boardroom Briefing will bring together AICC members in a focused discussion on Growing Queensland’s Economy: Outlook and Investment Dynamics. With Queensland on the cusp of the 2026 state budget release, Matthew Peter, Chief Economist at QIC will share insights into the economic forces shaping Queensland’s growth trajectory in 2026 and beyond.

As the state navigates population expansion, major infrastructure delivery ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, energy transition investment, and shifting global capital flows, this roundtable will explore the opportunities and risks across key sectors. The discussion will be a deep-dive on investment trends, real asset markets, and the broader economic landscape, enabling attendees to better position their organisations in a rapidly evolving environment.

OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Matthew Peter, is Chief Economist for QIC, one of Australia’s largest institutional funds managers, where he oversees global economic forecasting and research.

Matthew previously worked with fund manager TGM, where he headed the economic and financial-market forecasting team.

Prior to joining TGM, Matthew was Senior Research Fellow at Monash University. Here, he led the development of the MMRF regional model of the Australian economy. This model is widely used by Federal and State Government agencies and by most large consultancy firms.

Matthew and his team are among Australia’s top forecasters as ranked by Bloomberg. He is President of the Queensland Economic and Finance Council, a CEDA trustee, a director of Karalumba and a member of the ATSICHS Finance and Audit Committee.

Matthew is a frequent commentator in the press and at industry forums and has 20 years of economic modelling experience in both industry and academia. Matthew holds a PhD in economics from Monash University.