“It is the researchers,innovators,scientists and people in our leading research institutes that should take credit for the award,” he said.
“In government you’re expected to get on and do things but you can’t do it unless you’ve got world-class brains. In this global world we can’t stand still and those researchers and innovators are developing the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow and that’s why they’re so important.''
“In government you’re expected to get on and do things but you can’t do it unless you’ve got world class brains. In this global world we can’t stand still and those researchers and innovators are developing the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow and that’s why they’re so important,” he said.
Premier from 1998-2007,Mr Beattie considers his proudest achievement as making Queensland a high-tech powerhouse through his Smart State strategy.