Appointments

Queensland’s new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations John Tims during his swearing in ceremony - Newsreel

Tims sworn in as Deputy Commissioner

Queensland’s new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations John Tims was sworn into the state police service role this week. Deputy Commissioner Tims has served more
Read more 21 January 2026
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New Deputy Commissioner National Security appointed

Hilda Sirec has been appointed to the role of Deputy Commissioner National Security with the Australian Federal Police. Deputy Commissioner Hilda Sirec’s new role is
Read more 20 January 2026
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Higgins joins McCullough Robertson as new Sydney partner

Leading independent law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has bolstered its expertise in the Construction and Infrastructure field with Scott Higgins joining as a
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Fleur Madden. | Newsreel

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Read more 10 November 2025
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Professor Rachel Neale new Fellow of AAHMS

A Brisbane researcher has received one of the highest honours in the Australian health and medical research community. QIMR Berghofer Cancer Aetiology & Prevention
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Nuclear submarine on the surface of the ocean. | Newsreel

New Agency focused on nuclear submarine safety

An experienced submariner is the inaugural Director-General of a new regulatory Agency pivotal to the rollout of Australian nuclear subs. Deputy Prime Minister Richard
Read more 3 November 2025
Peter Dowling AM. | Newsreel

Steady as she goes at CCC with another reappointment

The Queensland Government has continued its approach of stability in the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) by reappointing Peter Dowling as an Ordinary Commissioner
Read more 28 October 2025
Jessica Hunter. | Newsreel.

Hunter new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs

Australia has a new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jessica Hunter would replace Brendan Dowling and lead
Read more 20 October 2025
Susan Fraser. | Newsreel

Susan Fraser new CEO of ARNECC

Brisbane executive Susan Fraser is the new CEO of the national body which manages the regulatory framework for electronic conveyancing of property in Australia. Ms
Read more 16 October 2025
Will Hodgman. | Newsreel

Hodgman new Trade and Investment Queensland chair

Invest Gold Coast Chair Will Hodgman will be heading up the M1 to take the reins of the Trade and Investment Queensland Board. Queensland Finance, Trade, Employment and
Read more 7 October 2025