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Peter Dutton Lands LNP-Appointed Investment Gig
The government said the appointments will help QIC target defence and critical minerals investments and support the Sovereign Industry Development Fund.
- On Friday, the Crisafulli government appointed former federal opposition leader Peter Dutton to the Queensland Investment Corporation board, alongside former Queensland Labor assistant minister Michael Choi.
- Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki said the appointments aim to strengthen the corporation's ability to drive investment through the flagship Sovereign Industry Development Fund. The roles leverage expertise in defence and critical minerals.
- Following his 2025 federal election loss, Dutton brings expansive government and defence industry experience to the role. He lost his seat of Dickson to Labor's Ali France after leading the Coalition to defeat.
- Queensland Opposition Treasurer Shannon Fentiman criticized the appointments, calling them a "blatant abuse of taxpayer money" while families struggle. She claimed the government is creating lucrative jobs for former LNP MPs and donors.
- Managing more than $135 billion in assets, the Queensland Investment Corporation operates as the state's economic engine. Queensland holds 51 sought-after critical minerals and is pursuing a major agreement with the United States.
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Former Opposition Leader Dutton Joins Queensland Investment Corporation Board
The Queensland LNP state government has appointed former federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and former Labor government assistant minister, Michael Choi, to the board of the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). The QIC is a major investment firm, wholly owned by the Queensland government that manages $135 billion in assets globally. In a statement, the Crisafulli Liberal National Party government said the appointment was a strategic deci…
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