National Press Club of Australia address by David Janetzki, Queensland Treasurer & Minister for Energy, Home Ownership

The Hon. David Janetzki MP, Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership will address the National Press Club on “Queensland’s unique position to drive the national economy and the threats to the stability of the federation.”

Sharing Treasury and Energy responsibilities, David will explore competing energy priorities, federal-state cost shifting adding pressure to state budgets and the continuing GST distribution debate.

Combining Queensland’s frontier spirit with the ingenuity and ambition of its people, Queensland can help our complex federation achieve its full potential.

30 September, 2026

Arrival 11am, lunch served 11.30am, address begins 12.30pm, conclusion 1.30pm

Plaza Terrace Room, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

All guests required to bring valid ID to show at registration.

Any cancellations will incur a full cancellation fee.

NB - Queensland Media Club subscribers please use the code

QMC30SEP to purchase your tickets.

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David is the Queensland Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership. David’s childhood job was milking cows on the family dairy farm 3 hours west of Brisbane before gaining Bachelors Degrees in Economics and Law (Hons) from the University of Queensland. He went on to work in senior legal roles in Brisbane and London including with Corrs Chambers Westgarth and as General Counsel of People First Bank (formerly Heritage Bank) featuring in the Doyle’s Guide in 2015. Prior to entering Parliament in 2016, David was a founding director of Vanguard Laundry, a nationally recognised work-integrated social enterprise, served on the board of Opera Queensland and taught banking and finance law at the University of Southern Queensland. He lives in Toowoomba with his wife Mel and their three children.

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Event Date	30/09/2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location	Plaza Terrace Room - Brisbane Convention and Exhib

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