Qantas’ Project Sunrise will take on the final frontier of aviation with direct non-stop flights from Australia's East Coast to London and New York, redefining the way Australian’s travel.
Join us for an exclusive event at Qantas HQ with Federal Trade and Tourism Minister, the Hon Don Farrell, and Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson, as they discuss how this new dawn of travel will unlock more opportunities for tourism and strengthen business connections between Australia and key global trading hubs.
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Member: $50
Non Member: $80
Package of 3
Member: $140
Non Member: $220
Senator the Hon Don Farrell
Special Minister of State SA; Minister for Trade and Tourism; Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate - Parliament of Australia
Senator the Hon Don Farrell
Special Minister of State SA; Minister for Trade and Tourism; Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
Don Farrell was born in Murray Bridge, South Australia, and is a fourth generation South Australian.
While studying law at the University of Adelaide, he worked as a shop assistant and later joined the South Australian Shop Distributive and Allied Employees' Association, beginning a 32-year career working for the rights of retail and fast-food workers. Don led the union at the state and national level, overseeing the introduction of the 38-hour week and universal superannuation for retail workers.
He was elected to the Senate in 2008, and served as Minister for Science and Research, Minister for Sport, Minister Assisting on Tourism, and Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water during his six-year term in the Rudd and Gillard governments.
Following his first term in the Senate, Don spent time tending his small vineyard in South Australia's Clare Valley wine region and knows firsthand the daily challenges faced by local growers and primary producers.
He again nominated for the Senate and was re-elected in 2016, serving as the Shadow Special Minister of State, Shadow Minister for Sport and Tourism, Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.
Following the election of the Albanese Government in 2022, Senator Farrell was appointed Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate.
As a proud South Australian, Senator Farrell is honoured to represent the people of his home state in Federal Parliament.
Senator Farrell lives in Adelaide with his wife Nimfa and enjoys spending time with his three daughters, and doting on his grandchildren.
Vanessa Hudson
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director - Qantas Airways Limited
Vanessa Hudson
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Vanessa Hudson is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Qantas Group.
She has worked for Australia’s national carrier for three decades, including in senior roles spanning finance, sales and distribution, and product and service.
Prior to becoming CEO in September 2023, Vanessa was Group Chief Financial Officer for four years, including through the pandemic and the airline’s recovery.
Vanessa has a Bachelor of Business and was admitted as a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1994.
