Former federal Liberal opposition leader Peter Dutton joins Queensland Investment Corporation board
Former federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has been appointed to the board of the Queensland Investment Corporation by the Crisafulli government.
Former State Labor MP Michael Choi was also appointed to the board. Both will serve as managers.
“The appointments are designed to focus more on the development of critical minerals and defense industry investment areas,” the government said in a statement on Friday. he said.
“Queensland is home to 51 of the world’s most sought-after critical minerals and is a major bidder for Australia’s critical minerals deal with the US.”
The government noted Dutton’s experience in government and the defense industry. He served as defense minister, among other ministries, during his time in parliament before losing his seat to Dickson in the 2025 federal election.
During his time as Member for Capalaba, Choi was parliamentary secretary for natural resources, water, energy and trade.
Finance Minister David Janetzki said Dutton and Choi would strengthen the board’s ability to increase investment in the province.
“Queensland is open for business and we are equipping our state-owned investment manager to secure opportunities within Australia and abroad,” he said.
Queensland Investment Corporation is Queensland’s state-owned investment manager with more than $135 billion in assets under management.
The government also appointed Queensland’s first special commissioner for regional and rural affairs on Friday.
Former Hinchinbrook deputy mayor and Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps will take on the Townsville-based role.
“The new role will focus on government policies, programs and services that better reflect the needs, priorities and aspirations of regional and rural Queenslanders,” the government said.
Cripps previously served as recovery coordinator for North Queensland following the 2024 floods.
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