New QBCC Commissioner and CEO Angelo Lambrinos, Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor, new QBCC Chair Greg Chemello, and new QBCC board member Amelia Hodge. Photos: Sam O’Connor Facebook & LinkedIn.
The Queensland Government has appointed a new leadership team to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) as part of its efforts to reform the building watchdog.
It says the QBCC will be overhauled to focus on consumers and transparency as part of the government’s efforts to increase residential construction and infrastructure activity.
The new leadership comprises Greg Chemello, who has been appointed chair of the QBCC board, Angelo Lambrinos, who will be the QBCC’s new commissioner and CEO, and Amelia Hodge, who has also been appointed to the board.
Mr Chemello will replace John Anderson who has been acting as chair since December 2022. Mr Chemello is described as one of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents. He worked at the Ipswich City Council, was CEO of Economic Development Queensland, CEO of the City of Moreton Bay, and deputy director general in the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
Mr Lambrinos will replace interim commissioner and CEO Skye Bowie in the role. He is an engineer with extensive experience in construction and has worked for more than 25 years across the industry to deliver operational reform, including at Transurban. The announcement says he will bring leadership skills in management of public assets, digital and governance reform.
Ms Hodge has developed property and regulatory experience through CEO and senior executive roles, including at the Australian Property Institute, and the Queensland Law Society. The announcement says her legal and governance expertise will strengthen the QBCC’s ability to deliver fairer, faster, more transparent outcomes.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor said the appointments were a turning point for the QBCC.
“We’re bringing in a new QBCC leadership team to usher in change and deliver reforms, to better protect Queensland consumers, respect builders and make fast and fair decisions,” he said.
“Under Labor, the QBCC drifted into dysfunction. We’re giving this new team a clear mandate to restore integrity and improve performance.”
Mr Chemello said restoring public trust started with clear values and strong leadership.
“Fixing an organisation starts with strong governance, clear accountability and a culture of service,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to leading QBCC reform to improve standards and meet community expectations.”
Mr Lambrinos said he was ready to bring a fresh outcomes-driven approach to the regulator.
“Queenslanders deserve a building regulator that delivers,” he said. “We have a clear focus to offer better service, greater transparency and integrity.”
Ms Hodge said reform would lift standards and make sure the commission put people first.
“We recognise the important job of the QBCC and want to ensure the regulator performs its role well,” she said.
