Appointments

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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Louise Faulkner. | Newsreel

New members on Carers Advisory Council

Wellways Australia’s Louise Faulkner has been appointed to the Queensland Carers Advisory Council. Ms Faulkner is the national service delivery manager for Wellways
Read more 21 May 2024
New QFES Commissioner Stephen Smith. | Newsreel

Commissioner and Department heads announced

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Acting Commissioner Stephen Smith has been made permanent, after six months in the caretaker role. Commissioner Smith has
Read more 17 May 2024
Lara McKay QUT Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer. | Newsreel

McKay to oversee QUT engagement and marketing

CEO and senior executive Lara McKay is the new Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer at QUT. Ms McKay will join the Brisbane university from Ormond
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Madeline Simpson joins McCullough Robertson - Newsreel

Madeline Simpson takes on partner role at McR

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has further strengthened its resources and renewables firepower with the appointment of Madeline Simpson as a partner in the Project
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