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Our committee

Community leaders bringing local knowledge, diverse experience and a shared commitment to our region.

Cr Nicole Jonic
Chair

Cr Nicole Jonic

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

Katey Banks

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 Sally Jess
Secretary

Cr Sally Jess

Cr Sally Jess was elected to local government in March 2024. Sally is a long-term resident of Esk in the Somerset Region. A small business and farm owner, Cr Jess brings diverse experiences to her role, as well as a passion for shaping the future of our beautiful region and bringing the community together.

Cr Anthony Wilson
Treasurer

Cr Anthony Wilson

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.

Cr Duncan McInnes
Member

Cr Duncan McInnes

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

Cheryl Gaedtke

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.

Stephen Robertson
Member

Stephen Robertson

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.

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