Appointments

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 7 November 2025
Rachel Neale

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
Nat Cook | Newsreel

Experts set to advise Brisbane 2032 Board revealed

A trimmed down Brisbane 2032 Board won’t be lacking for expert advice, with the members of four new advisory groups now known. Less than three months after the
Read more 3 October 2025
Dr Balaji Somasundaram. | Newsreel

New GM for nation-leading QIMR Berghofer facility

A leader in the field of biotech and advanced therapeutics is joining QIMR Berghofer as the new General Manager of Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics. Dr Balaji Somasundaram will
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BEDA Chief Operating Officer Juliet Alabaster. | Newsreel

Juliet Alabaster to steer Brisbane parklands entity

Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) Chief Operating Officer Juliet Alabaster is the new Chief Executive Officer of City Parklands. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Read more 30 September 2025