Appointments

Professor Larissa Behrendt. | Newsreel

Writing Australia a new chapter for creative body

The final piece of an expanded remit for Creative Australia is in place with the formation of Writing Australia. Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke said Writing Australia
Read more 9 July 2025
McCullough Robertson Lawyers Partner Matthew Glenn - Newsreel

New partner for McCullough Robertson real estate team

McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced the appointment of Matthew Glenn as a partner in its real estate team, based in Brisbane. Mr Glenn joins the firm from Minter
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Amber Shuhyta. | Newsreel

Shuhyta new Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner

Canberra public servant Amber Shuhyta is Australia’s new Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette (ITEC) Commissioner. Previously the Assistant Secretary, Primary Care
Read more 1 July 2025
New Your Home Care CEO Ashley Howden. | Newsreel

Your Home Care makes Howden full-time CEO

Former journalist and experienced non-executive director Ashley Howden is the new CEO of South-East Queensland disability care provider Your Home Care. After serving as
Read more 30 June 2025
Kings Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

New look exec and fewer departments for Coast council

Sunshine Coast Council will have a new-look Executive team and streamlined structure in the next financial year. Council CEO John Baker said four new directors had been
Read more 30 June 2025
New McCullough Robertson Lawyers Partner James Lynagh - Newsreel

New partner among 18 McCullough Robertson promotions

McCullough Robertson Lawyers has appointed James Lynagh as a partner in its Insurance and Corporate Risk team. The elevation of Brisbane-based Mr Lynagh is among 18
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Brian Gillespie. | Newsreel

Gillespie moves from Orica to lead CS Energy

A renewed safety focus, following incidents in its Central Queensland power station, guided CS Energy’s appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Former Orica
Read more 23 June 2025
Simon Birmingham. | Newsreel

Birmingham new Australian Banking Association CEO

Former Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will replace former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Banking Association
Read more 23 June 2025
Julia Scodellaro . | Newsreel

Scodellaro new South Bank Corporation Chief Executive

Experienced urban planner Julia Scodellaro will be the next Chief Executive of the South Bank Corporation. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and
Read more 19 June 2025
Queensland Privacy Commissioner Alexander White. | Newsreel

International flavour to new Privacy Commissioner

Queensland’s new Privacy Commissioner will bring an international perspective to the role. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the current Privacy
Read more 13 June 2025