Appointments

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. | Newsreel

Eights things to know about the new German Chancellor

By Ed Turner With the social democrat Olaf Scholz conceding defeat to the centre right in Germany’s election, the man most likely to be named the next chancellor will
Read more 25 February 2025
Former Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey. | Newsreel

De Jersey new chair of Legal Aid Queensland Board

Former Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey is the new Chair of the Legal Aid Queensland Board. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Mr de Jersey would succeed
Read more 18 February 2025
Paul Williams Queensland Under Treasurer. | Newsreel

Williams new Queensland Under Treasurer

A 30-year veteran in the banking and property industry has been appointed to lead Queensland Treasury. State Treasurer David Janetzki said Paul Williams, the current
Read more 17 February 2025
April Freeman KC. | Newsreel

Freeman to lead Expert Legal Panel

Newly appointed King’s Counsel April Freeman will lead the Queensland Government’s panel to advise on changes to the Youth Justice Act. State Minister Youth Justice
Read more 13 February 2025
Ben Gales Queensland Office of Social Impact

Ben Gales to lead new Office of Social Impact

An executive at one Australia’s largest philanthropic organisations will lead Queensland’s first Office of Social Impact. Ben Gales, the current Chief Impact Officer
Read more 12 February 2025
Andrew Chesterman. | Newsreel

Chesterman to cut red tape in Queensland councils

Former Redlands City Council CEO Andrew Chesterman is the Queensland Government’s pick to reduce red tape in local government. State Local Government Minister Ann
Read more 7 February 2025
Julia-Strickland-Bellamy-is-welcomed-to-Mater-by-Annette-Dew. | Newsreel

Strickland-Bellamy new CEO at Mater

Experienced health executive Julia Strickland-Bellamy is Mater’s new Chief Executive Officer. Currently the CEO of health provider Aurora, Ms Strickland-Bellamy will
Read more 6 February 2025
St Flannan’s School Zillmere Principal Cheryl Bell and students. | Newsreel

St Flannan’s student now the school’s Principal

A former student is now the Principal at St Flannan’s School Zillmere. Moving from Townsville, Cheryl Bell completed Year 6 and 7 at the north Brisbane school, where
Read more 4 February 2025
Anna Bligh. | Newsreel

Bligh to step down as Australian Banking Association Chief

Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is stepping down as Australian Banking Association (ABA) Chief Executive. ABA Chair and National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine
Read more 3 February 2025
Ivan-Gil-Ortega-Qld-Ballet. | Newsreel

Gil-Ortega new Queensland Ballet Artistic Director

Celebrated international ballet professional Ivan Gil-Ortega is Queensland Ballet’s new Artistic Director. Queensland Ballet Chair Brett Clark said Mr Gil-Ortega had
Read more 3 February 2025