Get an edge over your competition by gaining exclusive insights into the factors affecting Queensland real estate at our exclusive two-course luncheon.

Our keynote speaker, broadcast commentator and Australian Financial Review Economics Editor John Kehoe, will deliver crucial economic and political information to help you understand the forces driving the market and its potential future direction. A former Treasury economist, John provides comprehensive analysis and news on economic, political and business issues for the AFR. 

Anthony Ryan from BEDA (Brisbane Economic Development Agency) will talk to the State of the City Report, highlighting Brisbane's growth and opportunities as an emerging global city with a focus on property and construction during a fireside chat with REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella. 

Our other special guest is Hutchinson Builders’ Scott Hutchinson. As chairman of an iconic fourth-generation family business, Scott is known for his philanthropy, support of First Nations people’s employment in construction and his dedication to Brisbane’s live music scene, significantly through development of the Fortitude Music Hall.

Event Information:
Date: Friday 26th July 2024 
Time:  12:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: The Calile Hotel |48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Price:  $130 Members | $190 Non-Members
Inclusions: Plated Two Course Lunch, Refreshments
CPD: 40 Points
Getting There: Secure Parking is available underneath the venue with entry through Ada Lane via Wandoo Street.
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Speakers:

     John Kehoe

John Kehoe has more than 15 years’ experience working in Australia and the United States for The Australian Financial Review, reporting on the biggest economic and political events.

He holds one of the most respected positions in Australian business and political journalism as Economics Editor of the Financial Review. He is a regular public commentator on economic issues for Nine's Today Show, the ABC Insiders program and radio. He has regular access to the nation's most senior economic and business decision makers.

The highlight of his career was living in Washington and travelling America for almost five years, to report on Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign, supporter rallies, presidential candidate debates, his shock election victory and tumultuous presidency. John has been in the Oval Office and at bilateral meetings between Presidents Trump and Obama and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. John began his career as a economic analyst at the federal Treasury in 2006, after studying economics and politics at Monash University in Melbourne.

After two years working for the government's top economic department in Canberra, he followed his boyhood dream to become a journalist and joined the Financial Review in Sydney. He has reported on tax, banking and economics. John has complemented his economic journalism by working as a sports broadcaster.

While at university, he volunteered in community radio commentating local suburban AFL matches in Melbourne and continued this passion in Canberra. John was hired by Triple M in 2008 for play-by-play and boundary riding commentary of AFL matches in Sydney. He also called the Australian Open tennis from Rod Laver Arena for AO Radio and basketball for the NBL/WNBL streaming platforms.

Today, his sports commentary has taken a backseat to economics reporting and family commitments, although he occasionally moonlights as an AFL broadcaster when matches are played in Canberra.

  Scott Hutchinson

Hutchies’ Chairman Scott Hutchinson holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) which he completed in 1981 at the University of Queensland. He subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1986 at the same university after travelling extensively across Europe, North Africa and the UK. Scott attributes his MBA learnings to the success of Hutchies’ flat organisational structure and culture built on empowerment.

Scott entered the family business full time as the fourth generation Hutchinson in 1986 when the company’s turnover was just $6M. He has been Chairman of Hutchinson Builders since 2001, a role he moved into after Greg Quinn was selected as Hutchies’ first non-family Managing Director. Scott was previously Managing Director from 1991 for ten years. Under their direction, Hutchies’ turnover has since grown to $2.8B.

In 2019, Hutchies won Philanthropist of the Year for its support of not-for-profit organisations including AEIOU, Bravehearts, National Association of Women in Construction, YoungCare and many other charities. The award was also attributed to Scott’s urban honey bee initiative which has seen the addition of bee hives across Hutchies’ office rooftops nationally.

Hutchies also won the Queensland Government’s 2020 Business Reconciliation Award for its work developing Statim Yaga, an indigenous employment initiative which has so far trained and employed over 500 First Australians. It has also previously twice won the Australian Training Awards’ Large Employer of the Year for other training achievements and programs.

Scott’s personal interest is in preserving Brisbane’s live music scene and this is where Hutchies’ philanthropic contribution has been substantial and significant for the region.

Inner city live music venues across the world are in crisis as the value of land increases leading to their purchase and demolition to make way for residential high rise. This means venues end up on the edge of town, isolated and clinical. Hutchies has bought inner-city high-rise sites and built music venues which has kept Brisbane music alive. These purchases were not at all commercial.

The most significant of these is The Fortitude Music Hall which now anchors Fortitude Valley’s live music precinct and importantly replaces the legendary Festival Hall which was demolished in 2003 for a high-rise residential project.

Scott was on the board of QMusic from 2005 to 2017 and has since been named its official Patron. Over the years he has also sponsored and supported young bands and music festivals throughout Queensland.

Scott also owns Brisbane icon Rock and Roll George’s car which is now proudly exhibited in the Queensland Museum. He commissioned a drivable replica of how it looked in the 1970s to further pay homage to George’s memory.

Anthony Ryan

Anthony Ryan is BEDA’s Chief Executive Officer.

Recognised as a ‘Queensland Great’ in 2013, Anthony is a well-respected and self-confessed sport loving local who is known for the passion and entrepreneurial spirit that he brings to all professional endeavours.

An inspiring leader with a proven track record in delivering strategic business outcomes and strong partnerships, Anthony is responsible for leading BEDA to drive sustainable economic growth for the City.

As Brisbane’s champion, BEDA works with stakeholders to enhance the City’s reputation globally, drive visitation and attract investment and talent, whilst looking ahead at emerging opportunities for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Previously CEO of Youngcare, Anthony pioneered the transformation of the national not-for-profit organisation into an innovative and entrepreneurial company that provides meaningful solutions and choices for young people with high physical care needs.

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