Mr Khory McCormick

Mr Khory McCormick

DUniv, BA, LLM

Appointed Chair on 1 August 2018 for the period to 30 June 2021.

Acting Chair 10 May 2018 - 31 July 2018.

Appointed Director on 19 July 2016 for a period of three years.

EXPERTISE

A legal practitioner having previously been a senior partner at a major Australian law firm. Almost 40 years’ experience across infrastructure, resources and energy, construction, transportation in both the public and private sector.

PREVIOUS ROLES

• Deputy Chair, Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy
• Professor of Strategic Law, Griffith University
• Australian delegate, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Working Group II (UNCITRAL)
• Vice President, Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
• Chairman of Energex group
• Chairman of Green Cross Australia

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Community sensitive issues advisory
• Education – globalisation and internationalisation of education services
• Energy – asset oversight and management, electricity distribution and retail
• Infrastructure – feasibility analysis, development and advice
• Resources – commodities, supply contract
• Trade, commerce, resources and energy conflicts/dispute resolution and systems design

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

Experience engaging in northern Australia as a key advisor to significant projects. A foundation Director of NAIF.

AWARDS

Consistently peer ranked over a number of years as a leading lawyer for:

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Bet-the-Company litigation
• Government Practices
• International Arbitration
• Litigation; and
• Natural Resources

Recipient of a number of awards including a Doctorate of the University (Griffith University)

Mr Bill Shannon

Mr Bill Shannon

BEc, CA, FGIA, FCIS

Reappointed on 1 July 2019 for the period to 30 June 2021.

Appointed on 19 July 2016 for a period of three years.

CURRENT ROLES

Board member of Regional Development Australia Far North Queensland and Torres Strait.

EXPERTISE

Extensive public sector experience in local government, as a former Mayor of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Many years’ experience as an accountant, Company Secretary, business owner and farmer.

PREVIOUS ROLES

• Deputy Chair of Regional Development Australia Far North Queensland and Torres Strait
• Far North Queensland Representative on the Local Government Association of Queensland Policy Executive
• Director & Audit Committee Member of Terrain NRM
• Director, Droughtmaster Stud Breeders Society Limited
• Advance Cairns
• Tully Sugar Limited
• Wormald International Limited – Company Secretary

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Agriculture – sugar cane and livestock farmer
• Construction – roads, infrastructure
• Infrastructure – local government and regional policy and planning
• Tourism – regional development, advocacy, planning, policy development
• Local Government

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

Many years advocating for northern Australia, as both an elected local government representative and business owner.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

• Member of the Governance Institute of Australia
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Mr Justin Mannolini

Mr Justin Mannolini

BComm, LLB, LLM, GAICD, SF Fin

CURRENT ROLES

• Partner, Gilbert + Tobin Solicitors, Corporate Advisory Group
• Chairman of Jindalee Resources Limited
• Non-Executive Director, iCentana Limited

EXPERTISE

A lawyer with over 25 years experience in legal and financial sectors. Strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and corporate governance.

PREVIOUS ROLES

Executive Director of Macquarie Group

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Agriculture – livestock sale, export, supply chain
• Communications – data infrastructure
• Construction – feasibility and development
• Energy
• Resources – mineral extraction

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

Experience engaging in northern Australia as a key advisor to significant projects.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

• Cambridge Australia Scholar
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia

Ms Karla Way-McPhail

Ms Karla Way-McPhail

DipEd, BEd, MEd, JP

Reappointed on 1 July 2019 for the period to 30 June 2021.

Appointed on 19 July 2016 for a period of three years.

CURRENT ROLES

• Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Undamine Industries
• Chief Executive Officer of Coal Train
• Chief Executive Officer of The Real Group Foundation Ltd
• Chief Executive Officer of The Rocks Bar & Restaurant and The Rocks Café
• Chief Executive Officer of Central Queensland Waste Management
• Chief Executive Officer of Hooked Fishing Charters
• Chief Executive Officer of Jet Dry Cleaning (CQ)
• Chief Executive Officer of The Keppel Barge
• Director, Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd

EXPERTISE

A business owner-operator who has extensive geographic, demographic and industry-based knowledge of the resources sector in northern Australia. A former teacher and educational psychologist, with extensive expertise in education, training and mentoring.

PREVIOUS ROLES

• President of the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce
• Director of the Resources Industry Council Central Queensland

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Education – tertiary vocational education and training
• Resources
• Construction
• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Transport
• Marine

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

Lives in and operates a number of enterprises in north Queensland. A strong supporter of development in northern Australia and devotes considerable time to many north Queensland community organisations.

AWARDS

2012 recipient of the Hudson Private and Corporate Award at the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Awards.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

• Patron of the Mining Women’s Support Group
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Mr Barry Coulter

Mr Barry Coulter

FAIM

Reappointed on 1 July 2019 for the period to 30 June 2021.

Appointed on 19 July 2016 for a period of three years.

CURRENT ROLES

Director of Northern Territory Airports Pty Limited

EXPERTISE

Extensive northern Australia and public sector experience, as a former member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, and serving in senior positions of the Northern Territory government such as Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer. During this time, responsible for a number of portfolios including transport, infrastructure and Territory ports. Credited with spearheading the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway Project.

PREVIOUS ROLES

• Chairman of the Darwin Port Authority
• Chairman of Airnorth
• Chairman of Sherwin Iron Ore Limited

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Agriculture – livestock
• Construction – mining infrastructure assets
• Infrastructure – road, rail, port, airports
• Resources – iron ore mineral extraction
• Tourism – airports
• Transport – roads, rail, ports and airports
• Water – management and asset oversight

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

Spent more than 35 years advocating for northern Australia as an elected state government representative and business owner.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Ms Belinda Murphy

Ms Belinda Murphy

Appointed on 1 July 2019 for the period to 30 June 2021.

CURRENT ROLES

Queensland Reconstruction Authority board member

EXPERTISE

Extensive experience in Local Government in Queensland both operationally and as elected Mayor of McKinlay Shire for eight years.

Graduate degree in Public Sector Management, AICD Finance & Governance short course and currently completing AICD Directors course.

PREVIOUS ROLES

• Elected Mayor of McKinlay shire
• Chair of Outback Queensland Tourism Association
• Local Government of Qld Association Policy Executive

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Local Government
• Community services
• Tourism
• Governance
• Finance

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

Has lived in North Western Queensland for over 20 years, leading to a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the region. Experience in livestock and transport industry. Extensive hands on experience both in an operational and leadership role as Mayor.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors

Ms Kate George

Ms Kate George

LLB

Appointed on 29 March 2019 for the period to 30 June 2021.

CURRENT ROLES

• Director, PwC, Indigenous Consulting
• Director, Warlparringu Pty Ltd
• Director, Claypan Services Pty Ltd
• Member of Northern Region TAFE Governing Council

EXPERTISE

Legal background and has extensive experience working in the resources industry, regional and Indigenous business, and infrastructure and asset management. Also experienced as a Board Member.

PREVIOUS ROLES

• Principal Consultant, Claypan Services
• CEO, Kariyarra Mugarinya Property Joint Venture
• Ministerial Advisor State and Federal Governments

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

• Aboriginal affairs – policy and programs
• Land development – residential
• Education – training and employment strategies
• Government – worked at both State and Federal level

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

A Putejurra woman involved in Aboriginal affairs for over 40 years including holding senior public service positions. Working on land access agreements and development opportunities with traditional owners, government and resources sector across northern Australia including the Pilbara.

AWARDS

• Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Edith Cowan University
• Inaugural inductee in the WA Women’s Hall of Fame

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.