IPSWICH & WEST MORETON
Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton is represented by remarkable community members that form the committee. These hardworking and dedicated members are the driving force behind our actions in assisting the region’s growth and development. They selflessly devote their time and energy towards creating an organisation that fosters innovation, economic prosperity and social progress.
Committee Members
Cr Nicole Jonic
Chair
Cr Jonic is the Deputy Mayor of Ipswich and a long term resident that loves living in the eastern suburbs with her husband, Julian, and their two young children. Cr Jonic is an Accountant and Tax Agent, establishing her own Ipswich firm almost a decade ago.
Katey Banks
Deputy Chair and Acting Secretary
Katey has been working and raising her family in Ipswich for close to 20 years. At TAFE Queensland, Katey actively supports Women in Trades and diversity and inclusion programs whilst matching skills and training opportunities for local growth and emerging industries. With a background in Education, Media and Finance, Katey has a solid understanding of governance and performance management.
Cr Duncan McInnes
Member
Cr Duncan McInnes OAM has served on the Scenic Rim Regional Council since 2012, becoming Deputy Mayor in 2019. A lifelong Radford resident, he’s involved in a family dairy business that produces four million litres of milk annually.
Cheryl Gaedtke
Member
A proud long-term resident of Somerset, particularly the Kilcoy region, Cheryl brings nearly four decades of dedicated service to local government. Since starting her career at 16, she has gained extensive experience in leadership, governance, and team collaboration. Cheryl is known for her commitment to setting clear goals, fostering constructive feedback, and consistently achieving results.
Katrina McNie
Member
Katrina has been in the Employment Services Industry for 25 years in both Brisbane South East and Wivenhoe. She is currently employed at ETC as the Regional Manager for the Workforce Australia Contract in Wivenhoe and has lived in the Scenic Rim raising her two sons for the last 15 years. Katrina is passionate about people and the community and is driven to see people take positive steps in achieving their goals.
Cr Anthony Wilson
Treasurer
Cr Anthony Wilson was elected at the Local Government election in March 2024 and is serving his first term as Councillor. Lockyer Valley born and raised, Cr Wilson believes he is fortunate to live in this part of the world, and his goal as a Councillor is to ensure each area of the region is given equal opportunity to thrive.
Stephen Robertson
Member
Stephen Robertson is a former senior Queensland Government Minister and member of the Queensland Parliament between 1992 and 2012. Over his 13 years of ministerial service, Stephen held the portfolios of Energy, Water, Health, Natural Resources, Mines, Trade and Emergency Services.
Cr Sally Jess
Member
Cr Sally Jess has a long association with the Somerset region, including completing her primary and high school education at Esk and later Toogoolawah. She is passionate about representing the community and had a vision for growth in Somerset.
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