ABOUT THE FORUM
Welcome to the LGFP Finance Professionals Forum, Queensland's leading professional development event, exclusively designed for local government CFOs, Finance Managers and finance professionals.
Free for LGFP members, the Forum will be held on Friday, 25th July 2025 at the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre.
Experience a day filled with valuable learning and networking opportunities, featuring presentations from key agencies and industry leaders. These sessions will offer insights into the latest trends and best practices in local government finance, providing an ideal opportunity to enhance your skills and gain the knowledge needed to drive financial sustainability and strategic decision-making within your council.
REGISTRATION
LGFP Members: Registration is FREE for all individual LGFP members. Please have your member number ready when registering. If you need to retrieve your member number, log in to our Member Portal. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact us at admin@lgfp.org.au.
Non-members: The registration fee for non-members is $150 (incl. GST). This fee covers a full day of professional development activities, extensive networking opportunities, and all catering provided throughout the event.
EVENT
PROGRAM
8.30am-9:00am
Registration
9:00am-9:50am
Economic Report for Queensland Local Government
Michael Anthonisz, Queensland Treasury Corporation
9.50am-10.30am
Local Government Division Key Projects Update
Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers
10.30am-11.00am
Morning Tea and Networking
11.00am-11.45am
Local Government Audits
Sri Narasimhan, Queensland Audit Office
11.45am-12.30pm
Local Government Education Program and Initiatives
Queensland Treasury Corporation
12.30pm-1.30pm
Lunch and Networking
1.30pm-2.30pm
To be announced soon!
2.30pm-3.15pm
Shaping the Future of LGFP
Anthony Ottaway, ADO & Co
3.15pm-3.30pm
Q&A and Closing Remarks
3.30pm-4.00pm
Afternoon Tea and Networking
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
The Venue
Brisbane Airport Conference Centre
2 Dryandra Road, Brisbane Airport
The Brisbane Airport Conference Centre is located a short walk from the Brisbane Airport domestic terminal and between the Ibis and Pullman hotels.
Paid parking is available on-site and at the Brisbane Airport domestic terminal.
Accommodation
Both the Ibis Brisbane Airport and Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotels are located at the Forum venue. You can book your accommodation directly with either Hotel using the discount code LGFP0725
- Ibis Brisbane Airport - Discount rate of $239 per night. Book HERE.
- Pullman Brisbane Airport - Discount rate of $299 per night. Book HERE.
GET IN TOUCH
Please get in touch if you have any questions or need assistance with your registration.