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Chief vet Dr Beth Cookson. | Newsreel

New top vet takes charge from the far north

Far North Queensland vet Dr Beth Cook is Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Cookson, who lives in Cairns, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having
Read more 19 March 2024
Joanne Kummrow. | Newsreel

Kummrow new state Information Commissioner

Experienced statutory officer and freedom of information specialist Joanne Kummrow is Queensland’s Information Commissioner for the next three years. The Office of the
Read more 17 March 2024
Bundaberg Member of Parliament Tom Smith. Newsreel

Committee probes grocery prices and farm-gate deals

Queensland’s first Supermarket Pricing Select Committee will probe continuing high grocery prices and the relationship between primary producers and supermarket
Read more 10 March 2024
Former District Court judge Michael Forde. | Newsreel

Forde to develop new State complaints process

Former District Court judge Michael Forde has been appointed to oversee the development of a new Queensland Government complaints clearinghouse. Mr Forde will oversee
Read more 28 November 2023