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Building Women Luncheon

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$110*

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$130*

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  • Date
    Friday 28th March
  • Time
    11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Friday 21st March 2025

Location

Altitude Nine

Event detail

The Building Women Luncheon is an inspiring event designed to celebrate and empower women in the building industry.  Enjoy a delicious two-course meal while engaging with a panel of knowledgeable and passionate women who are leaders in the field. The panelists will share their unique insights, experiences, and expertise on navigating and thriving in the building and construction industry, providing valuable advice and inspiration to both aspiring and established professionals. This event promises to be an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, and fostering a community of women supporting women in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

Fiona Simpson MP

First female speaker of the Queensland Parliament, advocate for women’s economic security, multiculturalism, and local communities.

Fiona Simpson is the State Member for Maroochydore, passionate about supporting the Sunshine Coast community. Growing up locally, she understands the pressures families and businesses face and is dedicated to ensuring the region remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family while preserving its natural beauty.

Fiona has been a member of the Queensland Parliament since 1992, with a strong track record in a variety of shadow portfolios, including Health, Transport, Tourism, and Small Business. In 2012, she made history as Queensland Parliament's first female Speaker. Following the 2024 State Election, Fiona was appointed Minister for Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturalism.

A graduate in Japanese language, Journalism, and Government, Fiona holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and has completed an executive leadership program at Harvard. She is also an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate.

Before entering politics, Fiona was an award-winning journalist. In 2013, she was honored as one of Queensland’s 125 Leading Women. Committed to service, Fiona is a patron of numerous community organizations and works to enrich local lives through volunteer support.

Venue

Altitude Nine, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia

Corner First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore QLD

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