The Queensland Government has announced some major role changes in the senior ranks of the state public service.
The changes include:
- David Mackie has been appointed Director-General of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.
- Chris Lamont will act as Public Sector Commissioner.
- Paul Stewart is retiring as Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner.
- Deputy Commissioner Jon Peach will act as Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner.
Mr Mackie will take up his five-year term from August 17, 2026.
He has served as Queensland Public Sector Commissioner since 2023 and previously led the Department of Justice and Attorney-General as Director-General from 2015 to 2023.
Paul Stewart has announced his retirement to focus on his health after 40 years within the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner since 2021.
Premier David Crisafulli said Mr Stewart had built an exceptional legacy across both the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services, with four decades of service to Queensland.
“His career has been marked by integrity, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to community safety and we thank him for his contribution to Queensland,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“While facing significant health challenges, he continued to serve Queensland with professionalism and dedication. We thank him for his service and wish him and his family all the very best for the future.”
Mr Crisafulli said Mr Mackie brought more than 35 years of public sector experience, including over a decade in chief executive roles across the Queensland Government.
“David Mackie is one of Queensland’s most experienced and accomplished public sector leaders, with a proven track record of delivering reform, strengthening governance and leading large, complex organisations,” he said.
“David’s commitment to excellence in public administration and delivery of outcomes for Queenslanders will be invaluable as we continue to drive economic growth, infrastructure delivery and planning reform across the State.
“As this portfolio is responsible for delivering the Olympic Infrastructure needed for 2032 and beyond, David will be instrumental in building Queensland’s future.”
