Appointments

Chris Rodwell. | Newsreel

Rodwell inaugural CEO of new Australian Retail Council

A former Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC). Chris Rodwell will step into the Sydney-based
Read more 20 December 2024
Todd Babiak. | Newsreel

Babiak comes up for sea air on the Gold Coast

The brainchild behind Tasmania’s “Come Down For Air” brand marketing success is the new head of Brand Gold Coast. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said Todd
Read more 16 December 2024
Net Zero Economy Authority CEO David Shankey. Newsreel

Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy
Read more 4 December 2024
Researcher in lab. | Newsreel

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm to power R&D review

Robyn Denholm, the Chair of global automotive and clean energy company Tesla, will lead a review of Australia’s research and development performance. Federal Industry
Read more 3 December 2024
Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson.

Nelson to lead National Energy Market review

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson will lead a review of the National Energy Market (NEM). Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Brisbane-based
Read more 26 November 2024
Dr Rod Harrison. | Newsreel

Harrison to guide construction industry blueprint

A former Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has been selected to deliver a plan to reform the building and construction industry. Federal
Read more 22 November 2024
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici. | Newsreel

QSO keeps Maestro Clerici as Chief Conductor

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has extended the contract of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, who will now lead the group until the end of 2027. QSO Chair Rod
Read more 11 November 2024
Damien Walker Queensland Director General Premier and Cabinet.

Walker to lead Queensland public service

The head of South Australia’s Department of the Premier and Cabinet will move north to lead the Queensland public service. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said
Read more 11 November 2024
Townsville, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Regional focus for Queensland Assistant Ministry

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced his Government’s Assistant Ministers. Premier Crisafulli said the new Assistant Ministry would have a strong regional
Read more 11 November 2024
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski. | Newsreel

Public Service leaders announced and re-affirmed

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced the leading figures in the State’s public service under the new State Government. Premier Crisafulli said 10 new
Read more 4 November 2024