Our History
Where we started
The Brisbane Development Association was founded in 1957 by Sir Reginald Groom, a former Brisbane Lord Mayor who created the committee to provide feedback on issues affecting the city’s development.
In 2018, the Brisbane Development Association was renamed the Committee for Brisbane.
The Committee engages all levels of government, industry and the community to help make greater Brisbane the world’s most liveable place.
Our founders
In addition to its membership income, the Committee for Brisbane received generous financial support in 2019-20 and 2020-21 from a small group of senior Brisbane businesspeople and businesses who were committed to the restructure of the organisation and helping to grow the Committee’s activities and influence in the region.
- Harvey Lister AM, ASM Global
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Jamie Pherous, Managing Director, Corporate Travel Management
- Jude Turner, Owner, Spicers Retreats & Scenic Rim Trail
- Steve Wilson AM
- Trevor St Baker AO, Founder and Deputy Chairman, St Baker Energy Innovation Fund
Life Members
Life Membership recognises individuals who have made an exceptional and enduring contribution to the organisation’s mission.
Appointed by the Management Committee, Life Members include past Presidents as well as individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and long-term involvement in advancing the Committee’s work.
Life Membership reflects distinguished service and deep dedication to shaping a better future for Greater Brisbane
- Kylie Blucher
- Brendan Christou
- Kristan Conlon
- Mark Doonar
- Paul Gallagher
- Mike Gillen
- Michelle Lee
- Henry George
- John Pettit
- Steve Reynolds
- Ben Lyons
- Chris McCluskey
- Matthew Miller
- John Neylan
- Noel Robinson OAM
- Chris Skelton
- Ted Stewart
- Steven Wilson AM
- Rebecca Sullivan
- The Hon Justice David Thomas
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