Bill Ludwig – Mayor of Livingstone Shire Council
2016 (Yeppoon Forum) – “Winning the de-amalgamation fight for Livingstone Shire”
Professor Tim Prenzler – Professor in Criminology at University of the Sunshine Coast
2016 (Yeppoon Forum) – “Grey Corruption in Australia: Types, Causes & Solutions”
Professor Brian Dollery – Professor of Economics at University of New England and Director of Centre for Local Government
2013 (Stanthorpe Forum) – Professor Brian Dollery
Professor Scott Prasser – Professor of Public Policy at the Public Policy Institute of the Australian Catholic University
2013 (Stanthorpe Forum) – Professor Scott Prasser
Barnaby Joyce – Former Senator for Queensland, now Member for New England & Deputy Prime Minister