Boards and committees

Queensland Advisory Committee for the Commemoration of the Anzac Centenary (QACCAC)

Title	Description
Act or instrument	QACCAC is established administratively with members appointed by letter from the Minister Assisting the Premier or Chair.
Functions	The role of QACCAC is to oversee the program of activities for the Centenary of the First World War across Queensland and to ensure the contribution made by Queenslanders is recognised with appropriate honour and dignity. The committee provides advice to the Premier on how Queensland will commemorate the Anzac Centenary between 2014 and 2018.
Achievements	Reviewed and made recommendations on key elements of Queensland’s Centenary program, such as multimillion dollar legacy projects and a forward plan of key commemorative events. Advised on applications for the Queensland Anzac Centenary community grants program and sponsorship applications for numerous major commemorative events. Represented the QACCAC and the Queensland Government at 2016 Anzac Day events, at international commemorative events—including the debut of Gallipoli Symphony, 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine commemoration (Turkey) and unveiling of the Hinkler Ring Memorial Monument (Tuscany, Italy)—and at events and project launches for community activities that received funding from Queensland’s Anzac Centenary commemoration program.
Financial reporting	QACCAC costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chair	Andrew Craig	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Turgut Allahmanli	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Chris Austin	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Leanne Cameron	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Stewart Cameron	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Sonia Cooper	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ross Eastgate	3	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Alex Garlin	3	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Andrew King	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Darryl Neild	3	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Paul McLachlan	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Suzanne Miller	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Danny O’Kearney	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Bradley Saunders	3	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Stephan Bohnen	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Brad Cordery	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Tim Herbert	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Filly Morgan	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	4
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$8999 Note that this figure includes $4355 of expense claims from previous financial year.

Queensland Veterans’ Advisory Council (QVAC)

Title	Description
Act or instrument	The Council is established administratively with members appointed by letter from the Premier.
Functions	The role of QVAC is to provide a forum for the Queensland veterans’ community to communicate directly with the highest levels of the Queensland Government. QVAC meets biannually to provide advice to the state government on matters relating to veterans and to promote the wellbeing of veterans in Queensland.
Achievements	Introduced a web portal on the Queensland Government website providing links on support and services for ex-service personnel. Consulted and met with numerous Queensland veterans’ organisations and equivalent advisory bodies in other states and territories. Considered initiatives in support of the veterans’ community and input from the broader Queensland veterans’ community. Regularly engaged and consulted with the Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier.
Financial reporting	QVAC costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Danny O’Kearney	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Edward Chitham	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Andrew Craig	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Chris Hamilton	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ben Roberts-Smith	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Chris Richards	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Peter Ryan	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Robert Shortridge	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ann Stephenson	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Helen Strange	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ron Strong	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Brad Cordery	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Leanne Cameron	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Tim Herbert	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Ex officio member	Filly Morgan	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	1
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$7071

Queensland Social Cohesion Implementation Committee

Title	Description
Act or instrument	The Committee is established administratively with members appointed by letter from the Premier.
Functions	The role of the Queensland Social Cohesion Implementation Committee is to provide advice to the Government on: the development of an action plan for Queensland and related strategies and responses; to strengthen social cohesion and resilience and reduce the risk of anti‑social behaviours and behaviours that may lead to violence or physical harm to others; and communication approaches for promoting diversity and social cohesion across Queensland communities.
Achievements	In June 2016, the Committee was appointed and held its inaugural meeting.
Financial reporting	The Committee’s costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Scott Stewart	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Deputy Chairperson	Lesley Chenoweth	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Josephine Aufai	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Mary Bartlett-Johnston	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Adrian Cherney	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Petero Civoniceva	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Venessa Curnow	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Gail Ker	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Fahim Khondaker	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Prudence Melom	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	1
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$0

Domestic and Family Violence Implementation Council

Title	Description
Act or instrument	The Council is established administratively with members appointed by letter from the Premier. Establishment of Council is in accordance with Not Now, Not Ever report, recommendation 3.
Functions	The role of the Domestic and Family Violence Implementation Council is to act as an oversight and advocacy body for the implementation of recommendations of the Not Now, Not Ever report and the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy.
Achievements	Since its establishment on 1 December 2015, the Council has conducted four meetings involving a range of stakeholders, including a two-day regional visit to Mount Isa.
Financial reporting	The Council’s costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received *
Chair	Quentin Bryce	4	$390 daily	N/A	$0 **
Deputy Chair	Lance Hockridge	3	$300 daily	N/A	$0 **
Member	Kathleen Baird	3	$300 daily	N/A	$1500
Member	Faiza El-Higzi	2	$300 daily	N/A	$600
Member	Lachlan Heywood	4	$300 daily	N/A	$1350
Member	Denise Kostowski	4	N/A	N/A	$0 ***
Member	Natalie Lewis	4	$300 daily	N/A	$1650
Member	Karni Liddell	4	$300 daily	N/A	$0 ****
Member	Darren Lockyer	2	$300 daily	N/A	$600
Member	Kathryn McMillan	3	$300 daily	N/A	$0 ****
Member	Edward Mosby	4	$300 daily	N/A	$1875
Member	Janette Phelan	4	$300 daily	N/A	$1650
Member	Wendell Rosevear	4	$300 daily	N/A	$1350
Member	Shannon Spriggs Murdoch	2	$300 daily	N/A	$600
Member	Karyn Walsh	3	$300 daily	N/A	$1350
Ex-officio member	Brett Pointing	4	N/A	N/A	$0 ***
Ex-officio member	Christine Castley	4	N/A	N/A	$0 ***
Ex-officio member	Judge Ray Rinaudo	3	N/A	N/A	$0 ***
Ex-officio member	Natalie Parker	3	N/A	N/A	$0 ***
Ex-officio member	Cathy Taylor	3	N/A	N/A	$0 ***
Number scheduled meetings/sessions	4
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$1901

* Amounts paid to individual members vary based on: entitlement to ‘significant travel fee’ for regional members and visit to Mount Isa; and duration of participation in two-day visit to Mount Isa.

** Member waived remuneration fees

*** Member is a public sector employee and is not entitled to remuneration fees

**** Member did not claim remuneration fees during reporting period

Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal

Title	Description
Act or instrument	Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013
Functions	The role, functions and responsibilities of the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal (Tribunal) under the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013 are to review remuneration in connection with Members of Parliament (MPs) and former MPs, and to make determinations about remuneration (salary, allowances or entitlements). In performing its functions, the Tribunal must act independently, impartially and fairly. The Tribunal is also required to provide written reasons for each determination and provide it to the Clerk of the Parliament for tabling in the Legislative Assembly.
Achievements	Achievements are outlined in the Tribunal’s annual report.
Financial reporting	The Tribunal’s costs are contained within the department’s financial statements. The Tribunal also prepares its own annual report, which is provided to the Clerk of the Parliament to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Timothy Brailsford	6	Daily fee (four hours or less): $425 Special Assignment fee (four hours or less): $354	N/A	$4742
Member	Joanne Jessop	6	Daily fee (four hours or less): $288 Special Assignment fee (four hours or less): $288	N/A	$3573
Member	David Harrison	4	Daily fee (four hours or less): $288 Special Assignment fee (four hours or less): $288	N/A	$2248
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	6
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$0

Screen Queensland Pty Ltd (SQ)

Title	Description
Act or instrument	Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Functions	The objects of Screen Queensland Pty Ltd are: to increase the level of film and television production in Queensland to develop and maintain a creative infrastructure in Queensland for the film and television production industry to develop and maintain an active and vibrant screen culture in Queensland to make funding available to members of the domestic and foreign film industry whether through loan, grant, rebate, financial assistance, investment, investment loan or any other form of funding.
Achievements	Key achievements for 2015–16 include: funded 33 screen productions estimated to generate $215 million in Queensland Production Expenditure. This included: 22 domestic productions including the second series of The Family Law and Snake Boss 11 international productions, including Kong: Skull Island, The Nest, The Shallows and Thor: Ragnarok which will inject $100 million into the Queensland economy A partnership with STAN, a leading subscription video-on-demand services, to develop and finance a feature film to premiere exclusively on subscription video-on-demand Launched ABC iview Queensland Originals, an initiative to help Queensland practitioners produce up to three online factual and entertainment series to premiere on ABC iview Implementing programs to address the gender imbalance in the Australian screen industry including the Women’s Filmmaker Showcase—a mentor and leadership program and creative attachments for women.
Financial reporting	Screen Queensland Pty Ltd provides annual financial reports to the Queensland Parliament in accordance with Treasury policy. Arts Queensland conducts compliance checks to ensure accountability. The financial results of Screen Queensland are consolidated in the economic entity of the department.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Current Board (01/09/15 – current)
Chairperson	Linda Apelt	6	$5000pa		$4167
Director	Patricia Heaton	5	$3000pa	$500pa	$2750
Director	Catherine O’Sullivan	5	$3000pa	$1000pa	$3000
Director	William McInnes	1	$3000pa		$0 (elected not to be remunerated)
Director	Michael Smellie	5	$3000pa		$2500
Director	Paul Syvret	5	$3000pa		$2500
Director	Takeshi Takada	5	$3000pa		$2500
Previous Board (01/07/15 to 31/08/15)
Chairperson	Peter Little	2	$291 (four hours or less)		$582
Director	Michael Hawkins	2	$239 (four hours or less)		$478
Director	Geoff Cooper	2	$239 (four hours or less)		$478
Director	Peter Baston	2	$239 (four hours or less)	$243 (four hours or less)	$765
Director	Stuart Cunningham	2	$239 (four hours or less)	$199 (four hours or less)	$677
Director	Jan Grew	2	$239 (four hours or less)		$0 (elected not to be remunerated)
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	8
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$0

Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts Pty Ltd (ACPA)

Title	Description
Act or instrument	Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Functions	The objective of ACPA is to provide performing arts training and opportunities to Indigenous students.
Achievements	Achievements for ACPA in 2015–16 included: graduation of 40 students from ACPA training courses in 2015, with 74 enrolments at the commencement of 2016 performances of ACPA students at a number of events including: annual National Rugby League Indigenous All Stars game in front of 40,000 people, February 2016 NAIDOC Week Celebration, July 2015 Indigenous Fusion Brisbane Festival opening, September 2015 Australian Performing Arts Market opening, February 2016. collaboration with the University of Tasmania to launch the ACPA Gospel choir as part of ACPA’s performance curriculum presentation of a series of showcase performances in the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC to an audience of 642.
Financial reporting	Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts Pty Ltd provides annual financial reports to the Queensland Parliament in accordance with Treasury policy. Arts Queensland conducts compliance checks to ensure accountability. The financial results are noted in the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Jeremy Donovan (until December 2015)	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Chairperson	Leilani Pearce (appointed Acting Chair in April 2016)	7	N/A	N/A	$0
Director	Wesley Aird	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Director	Wayne Coolwell	3	N/A	N/A	$0
Director	Wayne Denning (until September 2015)	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Director	Terry Kearney	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Director	Chris Mangin	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Director	Leann Wilson	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	7
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$0

Queensland Music Festival Pty Ltd (QMF)

Title	Description
Act or instrument	Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Functions	The company is committed to producing and promoting a biennial music festival that achieves both international excellence and accessibility for Queenslanders from all walks of life.
Achievements	In 2015–16, QMF achieved the following: record attendance of 151,380, up from 107,623 in 2013 10 world premieres, 14 Australian premieres and six commissions 835 performances and 679 workshops delivered across 28 regional centres 46 per cent regional centres had not been visited, or had not been visited since 2011 90 per cent of surveyed attendees indicated the Festival was important for the local area.
Financial reporting	Queensland Music Festival Pty Ltd provides annual financial reports to the Queensland Parliament in accordance with Treasury policy. Arts Queensland conducts compliance checks to ensure accountability. Queensland Music Festival Pty Ltd is exempt from audit by the Auditor-General under s30A of the Auditor‑General Act 2009. The financial results are noted in the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Athol Young	10	N/A	N/A	$0
Deputy Chairperson	Rodney Wissler	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Danielle Duell	10	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Helen Gluer	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Karen Hanna	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	John Kenny	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Alison Mobbs	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Victoria Somlyay	3	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	10
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$1580

Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd (MBF)

Title	Description
Act or instrument	Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Functions	The objects of the company are to create, produce and promote cultural festivals that showcase diverse artistic work and demonstrate artistic integrity, and to produce and deliver in Brisbane and South East Queensland inspiring and inclusive arts festivals.
Achievements	In 2015–16, MBF achieved the following: over 850,000 in attendances, with increased interstate and international visitors 92 per cent of surveyed attendees likely to attend future festivals 78 productions, including six world premieres and 15 Australian premieres 50 sold out performances with total box office revenue exceeding $2 million engaged over 1,400 Queensland artists and arts workers.
Financial reporting	Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd provides annual financial reports to the Queensland Government. Arts Queensland conducts compliance checks to ensure accountability. Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd is exempt from audit by the Auditor‑General under s.30A of the Auditor‑General Act 2009. The financial results are noted in the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Paul Spiro	10	N/A	N/A	$0
Deputy Chairperson	Philip Bacon	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Cory Heathwood	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Peter Hyland	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ian Klug	9	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Anna Marsden	7	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Amanda Newbery	8	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ian Turner	10	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Chris Tyquin	7	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	10
Total out-of-pocket expenses	$0

Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council

Title	Description
Act or instrument	Queensland Plan Act 2014
Functions	The Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council fosters community engagement and shared responsibility for achieving the long term vision and goals of the Queensland Plan. The Council serves as champions of the plan, keeping it visible and encouraging government, industry, business, community organisations and the general public to continue to strive towards its visions and goals. The Council has a number of key roles: advocacy and leadership, providing independent advice and monitoring progress towards the plan’s vision.
Achievements	Through meetings held in 2015 and 2016, the Council confirmed the values which underpin the success of the Plan’s engagement process and provided a strong platform to support the Council’s ongoing work. In October 2015, the Ambassadors met with the Premier to discuss the priorities for the Council and how to take the Queensland Plan 2014 forward.
Financial reporting	The Council’s costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.

Remuneration

Position	Name	Meetings / sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub‑committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chair	Andrew Chesterman (resigned 19 August 2015)	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Acting Chair	Mark Henley	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Jordyn Archer (resigned 11 August 2016)	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Joel Buchholz	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	John Cole	5	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Margaret de Wit	5	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Daniel Gschwind	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Ian Frazer (resigned 21 February 2016)	2	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Joanne Grainger (resigned 18 April 2016)	0	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Peter Hoj (resigned 20 July 2015)	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Kathy Mac Dermott (resigned 24 June 2016)	1	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Tony McGrady	6	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Karen Tully	4	N/A	N/A	$0
Member	Leon Yeatman	5	N/A	N/A	$0
Number of scheduled meetings/sessions	6
Total out of pocket expenses	$2720

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