Dr Liz Young

Liz is the Research Director of the Queensland Decarbonisation Hub, leading efforts to connect universities, industry, communities, First Nations people, and government to co-create knowledge and solutions that accelerate Queensland’s clean growth future. 

A strategic leader with extensive experience in environmental policy, climate action, and public sector governance, Liz has had a distinguished career in the Queensland Government, working across a broad range of environmental and climate-related challenges. She has shaped high-level policy frameworks and driven innovative solutions that bridge expert advice and public policy.