Peter Dutton, the former leader of the opposition, has been named to the board of the Queensland Investment Corporation by the state’s Liberal National Party (LNP) government.
Since the Coalition’s loss in the 2025 federal election, where he also lost his seat in Dickson, Mr. Dutton has maintained a relatively low public profile.
The announcement of his appointment was made on Friday, coinciding with the appointment of former Queensland Labor assistant minister Michael Choi.
The state government indicated that these appointments aim to “enhance investment in critical areas for Queensland, specifically in defence sectors and essential minerals.”
The Queensland Investment Corporation serves as the state’s investment manager, overseeing assets exceeding $135 billion.
Queensland Treasurer David Janetski remarked that Mr. Dutton would offer strategic insights to expedite development through the prominent Sovereign Industry Development Fund.
“These appointments will infuse the Queensland Investment Corporation with top-tier expertise, bolstering its capacity to attract investment and stimulate economic growth for the benefit of all Queenslanders,” Mr. Janetski stated.
“Queensland is ready for business, and we are preparing our state-owned investment manager to capitalize on opportunities both domestically and internationally.”
When questioned about a potential return to politics during last year’s LNP state conference in Brisbane, Mr. Dutton responded, “No, mate, I’m too old for that.”
