News and events

Gender parity achieved on Queensland Boards

We have delivered on our target of 51% representation of women on our government bodies by 2020. We have also developed resources to support businesses and community organisations to achieve or sustain gender parity for their boards.

Women on Boards with Advance Queensland Business and Innovation Reference Group members

Learn about what it is like being on a board from board members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business and Innovation Reference Group. Watch the video.

Women on Boards LinkedIn Group

Join a network of like-minded people passionate about the social and economic benefits of increasing gender parity across Queensland boards. Join our LinkedIn group today.

Inspire and inform: The Premier’s Women on Boards event

Revisit the Inspire and inform: The Premier’s Women on Boards event that highlighted changes taking place in boardrooms across Queensland, and provided a platform for 700 current and aspiring leaders to gather, network and be inspired.

Queensland Register of Nominees to Government Bodies

Serving on a government board, committee or statutory authority is a rewarding and productive way to get involved with government and help shape Queensland. All Queenslanders are eligible to join the register to be considered for a range of government boards and committees.

An introduction to governance course

This QCOSS Community Door eTraining course is available online for free. Complete the training and quiz and download a certificate of completion.

Free Board Matching Service

Want to find a board member or seeking to get on a board? The Institute of Community Directors Australia facilitates a free Board Matching Service to help individuals, community groups and businesses make connections and build better boards.

The 100% Project report

The 100% Project has released a new report discussing quotas for women on boards and in other leadership roles. It identifies the strong evidence and notable success occurring within political and business arenas to support the implementation of quotas.