Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O’Connor
New Leadership To Fix Building Watchdog
New leadership to fix building watchdog
- New leadership team to drive major overhaul of Queensland’s construction regulator.
- A critical step to improve customer service, better protect consumers and restore trust.
- Part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan to make Queensland the building capital of the nation.
The Crisafulli Government has appointed three highly experienced reformers to lead a full-scale transformation of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
The QBCC will be overhauled to focus on consumers and transparency, as the Crisafulli Government aims to drive increased residential construction activity and deliver infrastructure for Queensland.
Greg Chemello, one of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents has been appointed Chair of the QBCC Board.
Mr Chemello has built a reputation in both the public and private sectors for straight-talking leadership and led cultural and structural reform.
Mr Chemello restored public confidence after a period of instability at 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.
Angelo Lambrinos will take the reins as the QBCC’s new Commissioner and CEO.
A qualified engineer with extensive experience in construction, Mr Lambrinos has worked for more than 25 years across the industry to deliver operational reform across complex projects, including at road operator Transurban.
Mr Lambrinos will bring leadership skills in management of public assets, digital and governance reform. Amelia Hodge also joins the Board, bringing property and regulatory experience from CEO and senior executive roles including at the Australian Property Institute and the Queensland Law Society.
Her legal and governance expertise will further strengthen the Commission’s ability to deliver fairer, faster, more transparent outcomes for Queenslanders.
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,” Minister O’Connor said.
“Under Labor, the QBCC drifted into dysfunction. We’re giving this new team a clear mandate to restore integrity and improve performance.”
Incoming QBCC Board Chair Greg 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,” Mr Chemello said.
“I’m looking forward to leading QBCC reform to improve standards and meet community expectations.”
New QBCC Commissioner and CEO Angelo Lambrinos said he was ready to bring a fresh outcomes-driven approach to the regulator.
“Queenslanders deserve a building regulator that delivers,” Mr Lambrinos said.
“We have a clear focus to offer better service, greater transparency and integrity.”
QBCC Board Member Amelia 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,” Ms Hodge said.
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