Appointments

Peter Beattie. | Newsreel

Beattie new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst

Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is the new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst, a collaboration of more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading medical
Read more 20 August 2025
Michelle O’Byrne. | Newsreel

O’Byrne new Ambassador for Gender Equality

Former Tasmanian politician Michelle O’Byrne is Australia’s next Ambassador for Gender Equality. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the ALP State and Federal
Read more 19 August 2025
Andrew Wellington

Wellington is all aboard at Queensland Rail

The Queensland Rail board has a new look with a new Chair among four appointments. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said Andrew Wellington, a
Read more 11 August 2025
Retired Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien. | Newsreel

O’Brien to chair State Sentencing Advisory Council

Retired Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien is the next Chair of the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Mr O’Brien, the former
Read more 7 August 2025
Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller. | Newsreel

Former NSW top cop leads forensic examination

Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller will lead a new Expert Team to overhaul forensic operations in Queensland. The appointment follows damning reports
Read more 5 August 2025
Rice plant. | Newsreel

Rice industry dishes up new advisory panel

A new advisory panel will help shape the future of Australia’s rice industry. The new Rice Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Panel aims to guide
Read more 5 August 2025
Ebony Bott. | Newsreel

Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future

The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
Read more 30 July 2025
Mathias Cormann. | Newsreel

Mathias Cormann to lead OECD until 2031

Australia’s longest serving Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has secured an extended term as OECD Secretary-General. OECD Ambassador for Mexico Sybel Galván Gómez
Read more 28 July 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Fresh faces set to advise State on small business

A diverse mix of business leaders have been enlisted to form a new Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group. State Small and Family Business
Read more 24 July 2025
Paul Taylor. | Newsreel

Taylor to head Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees

Paul Taylor has taken over as Chair of the Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees, which oversees the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). A
Read more 24 July 2025