Queensland Government Address

Jeff Seeney is the Deputy Premier of Queensland, the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Member for Callide. He has been a Member of Parliament since 1998.

As Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Mr Seeney will ensure the government delivers on its commitments to investment and infrastructure, major projects, land use planning, urban growth, state development—including regional economic development and local industry policy—and the reconstruction of Queensland following statewide flooding and cyclone events.

Jeff has played a leading role in the public debate surrounding the developing coal seam gas industry, supporting the industry’s development while advocating better outcomes for regional communities and rural landholders through the establishment of the GasField’s Commission. He is also dedicated to the delivery of a solution for the people in the Mary Valley to get their community back on track and working with Canberra to achieve a streamlined approvals process for major projects.

He is committed to decentralisation and ensuring regional Queensland shares in the state’s economic growth, which will in turn alleviate the growing pains being experienced in the burgeoning southeast corner.

Prior to entering Parliament, Jeff served as a Councillor on the Monto Shire Council between 1992 and 1998 and as Deputy Mayor from 1994. He is also a former Chairman of the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO).