- Refreshed boards of Economic Development Queensland, Work Health and Safety, WorkCover Queensland and Contract Cleaning Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Authority.
- Continuing and new Chairs and members of the Boards are appointed to set the strategy and policy settings for the key government agencies.
- Members of the Boards will serve from 1 July 2026.
The Government has made new appointments to refresh the expiring Boards of Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), Work Health and Safety Queensland, WorkCover Queensland and the Contract Cleaning Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Authority, to continue to deliver a fresh start for Queensland.
The appointments, effective from 1 July 2026, bring together leaders with proven experience across property, infrastructure, business, industrial relations, tourism, local government and community sectors to guide the strategic direction of key government agencies.
The Board refresh forms part of the Government's commitment to restoring strong governance and ensuring Queensland's statutory bodies have the leadership required to deliver the reforms Queenslanders voted for after a decade of Labor decline.
Brendan O'Farrell will continue as Chair of Economic Development Queensland, overseeing the agency's critical role in accelerating housing supply, unlocking industrial land and supporting economic growth.
Joining the EDQ Board are Krista Adams, Tony Sowden, Michael McNab, Emma McCaughey and Sally Mlikota, who collectively bring significant expertise in development, planning and property.
The Board will continue to oversee delivery of the Government's nation-leading Land Activation Program, Infrastructure Activation Fund and Industrial Land Acceleration Program, ensuring EDQ remains a key driver of housing supply and economic development.
The Work Health and Safety Board will continue under the leadership of Chair Michael Hart, with Kim McCosker, Tracie Deegan and Abby Sommer joining continuing members Lindsay Carroll, Andrew Chapman and Jack McGuire to provide expert advice on Queensland's work health and safety policy framework.
WorkCover Queensland will continue to be chaired by Chloe Kopilovic, with Deputy Chair Greg Hallam, who were originally appointed until December 2029.
New directors the Honourable Councillor Lawrence Springborg AM, Matthew Crossley, Scott Armstrong, Roz White, Trent Twomey, Fiona Hammond and Renee Cooper will help guide the organisation in delivering strong outcomes for Queensland workers and employers.
The Contract Cleaning Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Authority will be chaired by Mark Paddenburg, with David Ford appointed Deputy Chair.
New directors Neville Wilmott and Bridey McMillan-Tooth will join returning directors Kenneth Holder and Kim Puxty, to oversee the operation of Queensland's portable long service leave scheme for eligible contract cleaning workers and provide advice to the Government.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said Queenslanders voted for a fresh start, and these appointments ensured leadership was in place to deliver it.
"Queenslanders voted to end Labor's decade of decline and back a government focused on delivery, accountability and reform," the Deputy Premier said.
"Refreshing these Boards ensures our key agencies have the experience, commercial expertise and strategic leadership needed to deliver the policies Queenslanders elected us to implement.
"Economic Development Queensland is central to unlocking more homes, more industrial land and more infrastructure, while our industrial relations boards also play a vital role in supporting safe workplaces, protecting workers and employers and maintaining confidence in Queensland's regulatory framework.
"I thank the outgoing members for their service and welcome the new appointees, who will help deliver a fresh approach to governance and strong outcomes for Queensland."
