Appointments

Beck O'Connor

First Victims’ Commissioner appointed

DVConnect CEO Beck O’Connor will become Queensland’s first Victims’ Commissioner. State Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said Ms O’Connor, who will start in the
Read more 1 July 2024
Ross Buchanan. | Newsreel

Buchanan to drive opportunities in Europe

Career trade and investment professional Ross Buchanan has been appointed Queensland’s next Agent-General for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. State Deputy
Read more 27 June 2024
New Partners for McCullough Robertson

Four new partners for McCullough Robertson

McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced the appointment of four new partners, effective from July 1, 2024. They are among 12 promotions announced by the firm for the
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New McCullough Robertson partner Mark Riddington - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson appoints new Sydney partner

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has appointed leading construction lawyer Mark Riddington as a partner, based in the firm’s growing Sydney office. Mr Riddington
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WorkCover Queensland CEO Michael Pennisi. | Newsreel

Pennisi new WorkCover Queensland CEO

Former QSuper CEO Michael Pennisi is the new CEO of WorkCover Queensland. State Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Mr Pennisi brought decades of experience
Read more 7 June 2024
Dean Gibson Queensland Theatre Board Chair

Gibson new chair of Queensland Theatre Board

Aboriginal filmmaker Dean Gibson is the new Chair of the Queensland Theatre Board. A Guugu Yimithirr man, Mr Gibson is the first Aboriginal person to hold the leadership
Read more 4 June 2024
Incoming Seqwater CEO Emma Thomas. | Newsreel

New Seqwater boss to lead Games body

Incoming Seqwater CEO Emma Thomson will plug the gap at the new Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority until a permanent chief is found. Ms Thomson was announced as
Read more 28 May 2024
Judge Anna Bertone. | Newsreel

New judges appointed to Family Court

Queensland Barrister Anna Bertone has been appointed as a Judge to the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2). For the past
Read more 27 May 2024
ESSA CEO Danielle Smith

Smith switches from Lightning to ESSA

Former Sunshine Coast Lightning boss Danielle Smith is the new CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Ms Smith takes over the Brisbane-based
Read more 22 May 2024
Tim Longwill appointed as Pro Bono Partner at McR - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson appoints Pro Bono Partner

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has announced the appointment of Tim Longwill as the firm’s Pro Bono Partner. Mr Longwill is a senior partner at McR and has been
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