Annual reports

Boards and committees

Remuneration
Anzac Day Trust
Act or instrument	Anzac Day Act 1995
Functions	Legislation was passed in 1964 that allowed places of public entertainment and amusement to trade on the afternoon and evening of Anzac Day. This signalled the end of an era in which Anzac Day was a ‘closed day’ and business trading was very restricted. The Anzac Day Trust Fund was established under this legislation and provides funding to organisations offering financial assistance and relief to ex-service men and women and their dependants. The Anzac Day Trust provides annual grants to institutions, organisations or associations that support the welfare of veterans and their dependants. The annual disbursement of the Trust Fund to more than 200 ex-service organisations supports: the construction and maintenance of homes/units for war veterans the welfare of spouses and children of deceased persons who served Australia in its defence forces maintenance of essential services for veterans hosting commemorative events and activities many other services such as advocacy, functions and outings to reduce social isolation, hospital visits, food hampers and gift/amenities parcels for the sick. The Queensland Government continues to provide an annual grant to the Anzac Day Trust Fund. In addition, in 2021, the Anzac Day Trust offered the first round of the new Anzac Day Trust COVID-19 Grants Program. This program is providing $1 million over three annual rounds to support veterans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and to support ex-service organisations to deliver COVID Safe commemorative events.
Achievements	In 2021–2022, the Anzac Day Trust Board of Trustees approved funding to a total value of $2,102,035.41 (ex GST) across 254 applicants. There were 186 grants allocated through the Anzac Day Trust Grants Program and 68 grants allocated through the Anzac Day Trust COVID-19 Grants Program.
Financial reporting	Not exempted from audit by the Auditor-General. Transactions of the entity are accounted for in the financial statements.
Position	Name	Meetings/ sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved subcommittee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	Colonel Christopher Austin, ADC	7	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trustee	Colin Green	9	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trustee	Wendy Siebrecht	9	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trustee	Kate Bowden	2	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trustee	Colin Green	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
No. scheduled meetings/sessions	9
Total out of pocket expenses	$0

Remuneration
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council (the Prevention Council)
Act or instrument	The Prevention Council is established administratively with members appointed by letter from the Premier. Establishment of Council is in accordance with the Not Now, Not Ever: Putting an End to Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland report, recommendation 3.
Functions	The Prevention Council oversees and supports the domestic and family violence reform program through: a work plan of activities aligned with the priorities and signature actions of the Third action plan of the Domestic and family violence prevention strategy 2019–20 to 2021–22 raising awareness and promotion of the Queensland Government’s domestic and family violence reform agenda, the 10–year Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2016–2026 and associated third action plan encouraging community ownership of action to end domestic and family violence, including by helping to foster and broker partnerships to support corporate and community-led action.
Achievements	In 2021–2022, members of the Prevention Council conducted 89 engagements including five Council meetings, a twoday regional visit, eight community development workshops and 37 presentations. They also participated in 15 media engagements and contributed their insights to a range of domestic and family violence reform activities.
Financial reporting	The Prevention Council’s costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.
Position	Name	Meetings/ sessions attendance^*	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub- committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Co-Chair	Vanessa Fowler	5	$390 daily	N/A	$10,960
Co-Chair	Bob Atkinson	5	$390 daily	N/A	$7250
Member	Dianne Fletcher	3	Remuneration waived	N/A	$0^<
Member	Rachel Durdin	5	Remuneration waived	N/A	$0^<
Member	Trevor Black	2	$300 daily	N/A	$450
Member	Faiza El-Higzi	5	$300 daily	N/A	$3750
Member	Karni Liddell	4	$300 daily	N/A	$3600
Member	Karyn Walsh	5	$300 daily	N/A	$250
Member	Lyn Anderson	5	$300 daily	N/A	$2700
Member	Penny Carr	4	$300 daily	N/A	$1800
Member	Saliman Bin Juda	3	$300 daily	N/A	$1950
Member	Andrew Taukolo	5	$300 daily	N/A	$4050
Member	Wendell Rosevear	5	$300 daily	N/A	$2850
Member	Brigita Cunnington	3	N/A	N/A	$0⁺
Ex-officio member	Department of the Premier and Cabinet representative	5	N/A	N/A	$0⁺
Ex-officio member	Department of Justice and Attorney-General representative	5	N/A	N/A	$0⁺
Ex-officio member	Queensland Police Service representative	5	N/A	N/A	$0⁺
Ex-officio member	Department of Education representative	5	N/A	N/A	$0⁺
Ex-officio member	Queensland Health representative	2	N/A	N/A	$0⁺
No. scheduled meetings/sessions	Five Prevention Council Meetings: 2 July 2021 (videoconference) 17 August 2021 (videoconference) 15 October 2021 (videoconference) 18 February 2022 (videoconference) 10 June 2022 (face to face) Prevention Council members have participated in more than 80 other out-of-session events, meetings and forums to engage with key stakeholder groups regarding domestic and family violence prevention. These comprised both face-to-face and digital engagements, including: partnership with Challenge DV to illuminate Darkness to Daylight 2022 presentation at the QPS DFV & Mental Health Conference presentation at the DFV Frontline Workers Forum meeting with Deloitte and the Queensland Audit Office to discuss domestic and family violence reform hosting Capitalizing on the Momentum of Men’s Movements workshop presentation at the PA Hospital Health Symposium attendance at National Women’s Safety Summit Roundtables meeting with the Privacy Commissioner on the collection of data of people with a disability presentation at the Joint Churches Domestic Violence Prevention Project hosting an In Her Shoes workshop hosting a forum with Distance Educators to discuss Respectful Relationships Education presentation at the Integrated Service Response & High-Risk Teams Workshop two-day visit to the Sunshine Coast region, hosting three workshops and 11 meetings with sector groups hosting the Activating Men in Prevention Workshop hosting the webinar “Building the capacity of primary health providers to recognise, respond and refer DFV” presentation to St Mary's Toowoomba Staff attendance at Parliament for announcement regarding the legislating of coercive control 29 presentations to local government Councils during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 2022
Total out of pocket expenses	$1194.89

^*Meeting sessions/attendance refers to full Council meetings and does not include out-of-session activities. Amounts paid to individual members vary based on attendance at Council meetings, participation in additional stakeholder engagement meetings and activities, and entitlements to ‘significant travel fee’.

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

^<Member waived remuneration during reporting period.

Remuneration
Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal
Act or instrument	Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013
Functions	To review remuneration in connection with members and former members of the Legislative Assembly; review entitlements of cross bench members to additional staff members; and make determinations under the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013 about these matters.
Achievements	On 30 March 2022, the Tribunal issued Determination 26/2022 following the Tribunal’s annual review of the allowances and entitlements for Members of Parliament and the entitlement of cross bench members to additional staff members.
Financial reporting	The Tribunal is required under the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013 to prepare and give to the Clerk of the Parliament a written report about the operations of the Tribunal during the financial year.
Position	Name	Meetings/ sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub- committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received *
Chairperson	Walter Tutt	3	$520 daily	N/A	$2288^*
Member	Jill Lang AM	4	$400 daily	N/A	$1320
Member	Emeritus Professor Patrick Weller AO, FASSA Member	4	$400 daily	N/A	$1320
No. scheduled meetings/sessions	4 (two meetings of the Tribunal, one meeting with the Committee of the Legislative Assembly, and one meeting with the Clerk of Parliament)
Total out of pocket expenses	NIL

^*Includes fees for meeting attended during 2020–2021 financial year.

Remuneration
Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council (Council)
Act or instrument	Queensland Plan Act 2014
Functions	The Council fosters community engagement and shared responsibility for achieving the long-term vision and goals of the Queensland Plan. Ambassadors on the Council serve as champions of the plan and encourage industry, business and community organisations and the public to continue to strive towards its visions and goals. The Council has several key roles: to promote awareness and advocate for the implementation of the Queensland Plan to advise the Premier and Minister for the Olympics on matters relating to implementation of the Queensland Plan.
Achievements	Key achievements of the Council in 2021–2022 include: holding four meetings, including two meetings in regional Queensland (Mount Isa and Emerald), further developing a statewide approach to the Council’s actions exploring place-based solutions as a model for advancing the priorities of the Queensland Plan engaging with representatives from peak bodies, local councils and community leaders on significant issues in Queensland communities, including youth justice, social services, regional industries, and innovation and opportunities analysing the Queensland Government’s inclusion strategy.
Financial reporting	The Council’s costs are contained within the department’s financial statements.
Position	Name	Meetings/ sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved subcommittee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Chairperson	The Hon. Tony McGrady	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Suzanne Cadigan	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Ben Bjarnesen	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Daniel Gschwind	1	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Karen Tully	3	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Leon Yeatman	1	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Kate White	3	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Allan Dale	2	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Taj Pabari	3	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Patsy-Ann Fox	2	N/A	N/A	N/A
Member	Elsa Larsen	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
No. scheduled meetings/sessions	4
Total out of pocket expenses	$181.22

Remuneration
Screen Queensland Pty Ltd
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 develop and maintain a creative infrastructure in Queensland for the film and television production industry develop and maintain an active and vibrant screen culture in Queensland.
Achievements	In 2021–2022, Screen Queensland funded 45 screen production and digital games, which will generate an estimated $229 million in direct Queensland Production Expenditure (QPE) and more than 2747 employment opportunities for Queenslanders.
Financial reporting	Screen Queensland is required to prepare annual financial reports in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). In accordance with Queensland Treasury policy these financial reports are provided to Queensland Parliament. The financial results of Screen Queensland are consolidated in the economic entity of the department.
Position	Name	Meetings/ sessions attendance	Approved annual, sessional or daily fee	Approved sub- committee fees if applicable	Actual fees received
Director since 24/01/2022 Chair since 01/06/2022	The Honourable Roslyn Atkinson AO	4	$5000 per annum	N/A	$1482
Director to 31/05/2022 Chair 09/05/2018 to 31/05/2022	Linda Lavarch	9	$5000 per annum	N/A	$4583
Director 01/09/2018 to 30/11/2021 and since 24/01/2022	Patricia Alner	11	$3000 per annum	$1000 per annum	$3332
Director 01/09/2018 to 30/11/2021 and since 24/01/2022	Lynne Benzie	8	$3000 per annum	N/A	$2566
Director 01/09/2018 to 30/11/2021 and since 24/01/2022	Cathy Hunt	7	$3000 per annum	N/A	$2566
Director 01/09/2018 to 30/11/2021 and since 24/01/2022	Kylee Ratz	9	$3000 per annum	$500 per annum	$2741
Director between 05/11/2019 to 30/11/2021 and since 24/01/2022	Dean Gibson	8	$3000 per annum	N/A	$2566
Director since 24/01/2022	Professor Herman van Eyken	5	$3,000 per annum	N/A	$1316
Director since 24/01/2022	Aaron Fa’Aoso	5	$3000 per annum	$500 per annum	$1491
Director since 24/01/2022	Dylan Miklashek	5	$3000 per annum	N/A	$1316
Director 01/09/2015 to 30/11/2021	Patricia Heaton	3	$3000 per annum	N/A	$1250
Director 01/09/2015 to 30/11/2021	Paul Syvret	5	$3000 per annum	$500 per annum	$1458
Director 01/09/2018 to 30/11/2021	Morgan Jaffit	4	$3000 per annum	N/A	$1250
Director 01/09/2018 to 30/11/2021	Sally Robb	3	$3000 per annum	N/A	$1250
No. scheduled meetings/sessions	11 meetings (9 Board, 2 Audit & Risk Committee)
Total out of pocket expenses	$6886

Last updated: 3 November, 2024

Last reviewed: 23 January, 2023