5. Grass Roots Innovation, with Kim Richards, Qld State Member for Redlands

Kim is a former COO of both Cox Architecture and Architectus with involvement in projects including The Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast University Hospital and the Singapore Marina Bay Helix Bridge.  But Kim's career took an interesting turn about 5 years ago when she was prompted into action, beginning her transition from architecture into the world of politics.

We speak with Kim about this transition, what it is like to be a local member, and how this differs from her life in the private sector.

This discussion opened a can of worms of innovation at the grass roots level in Redlands, including an autonomous bus pilot program currently underway, and a collaboration with QUT (Queensland University of Technology) to test technology which creates hydrogen fuel for vehicles, ultimately for export overseas.

A wide ranging and engaging discussion.