Appointments

Vic Pennisi. | Newseel

Pennisi new head of Grants Commission

A former Queensland regional Mayor is the new chair of the Queensland Government Grants Commission. State Local Government Minister Ann Leahy said former Southern Downs
Read more 24 April 2025
New Brisbane Powerhouse CEO Louise Bezzina. | Newsreel

Bezzina new CEO of Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Festival Artistic Director Louise Bezzina is the new CEO of Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane Powerhouse Chair Valmay Hill said Ms Bezzina, who will also be the
Read more 24 April 2025
Greg Chemello. | Newsreel

Chemello and Lambrinos to lead QBCC reform

One of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents has been appointed Chair of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland electoral boundaries. | Newsreel

Commissioners to review Queensland electorates

Three commissioners have been appointed to review Queensland’s electoral boundaries. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the review and redistribution of
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO Simon Ling. | Newsreel

Simon Ling new Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO

A finance expert with a “focus on advancing government social financing initiatives” is the new Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO. State Treasurer David
Read more 17 April 2025
New McCullough Robertson Partners Hayley Mitchell and Anthony Rotili - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson announces two new partners

Law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced the appointments of new partners in Brisbane and Sydney. Hayley Mitchell will join the Estates team in Brisbane while
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New Community Housing Industry Association CEO Julie Saunders - Newsreel

Community housing body appoints first full-time CEO

The Community Housing Industry Association in Queensland has announced that Julie Saunders will be the organisation’s first full-time Chief Executive Officer. Ms
Read more 14 April 2025
Mark Arbib, the new CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee - Newsreel

Arbib appointed new CEO of Olympic committee

Former Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has been appointed CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee. In a statement, the AOC said Mr Arbib would bring 30-years of
Read more 3 April 2025
Former Quilpie Shire Mayor Stuart Mackenzie will lead western Queensland flood recovery efforts.

Mackenzie appointed to oversee flood recovery

Former Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie has been appointed State Recovery Coordinator for the western Queensland floods emergency. He will be supported by
Read more 2 April 2025
The Manufacturing Skills Queensland Board has undergone changes - Newsreel

New Board for Manufacturing Skills Queensland

A new board has been announced for Manufacturing Skills Queensland. The board will be led by April Cavanagh – an experienced Non-Executive Director and current Chair
Read more 26 March 2025