The Department of Energy and Public Works has named members of a new board to oversee the activities of the State’s building industry watchdog, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
The board, to be headed by lawyer, Michelle James (pictured) has been tasked to continue the transformation of the QBCC into a customer-focused and insights-driven regulator.
Minister for Public Works, Mick de Brenni said the new board brought with it a wealth of leadership and expertise to support the QBCC in implementing the recommendations of the QBCC Governance Review.
“It has a crucial role to play in overseeing the financial wellbeing of the industry and there is a clear expectation that it will also properly regulate and support the economic underpinning of a sector that’s critical to the State’s economy,” Mr de Brenni said.
“In line with recommendations of the review, the board has been downsized from 10 to seven.”
He said Ms James was the ideal person to be leading the board, having already held the Deputy Chair position.
“Ms James and Deputy Chair, John Anderson have extensive combined experience in building and construction, insurance, consumer advocacy and awareness, corporate governance and risk and public sector governance,” Mr de Brenni said.
“This new board has the right mix of skills, diversity and experience to ensure building standards are maintained and that the industry is safer, fairer and more sustainable.”
The appointments for incoming board members will run from 1 December to 20 November 2025.
The members are: Michelle James (Chair), John Anderson (Deputy Chair), Robyn Petrou, Christopher Edwards, Suzanne Baker, Colin Cassidy and Meg Frisby.
