Member for Capricornia, Kirsten Livermore, has welcomed the incoming Vice-Chancellor of CQUniversity Australia, Professor Scott Bowman, during a recent speech in Federal Parliament.

Ms Livermore welcomed Professor Bowman to the region during the speech and congratulated him on his recent appointment.

"I look forward to working with him to build on the strengths of CQUniversity Australia and to make sure that it continues to play that very important role that it has traditionally played in providing opportunities for people in Central Queensland, for doing research and extension work, working with our local industries and generally adding great value to our communities and to our industries in Central Queensland," she said.

"I know he will have a lot of ideas for meeting the challenges that face CQUniversity Australia and also making the most of the opportunities that are presented in this reform package, which has been backed with significant funding in the budget this year."