Our Board

The NHVR Board, established under section 662 of the HVNL, comprises five members appointed by the Queensland Minister on the unanimous recommendation of the responsible Ministers.

The Board’s functions include:

  • deciding the NHVR’s policies (subject to any directions of the responsible Ministers)
  • ensuring the NHVR exercises its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.
Chairperson
staff member
The Hon Duncan Gay AM
Appointed: October 2018

Duncan was previously New South Wales Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, and Leader of the Government in the New South Wales Legislative Council.

As Minister, he championed significant positive change to the safety and productivity of the heavy vehicle sector, enabling New South Wales transport operators and local businesses to catch up with the rest of the country and, in many cases, lead reform of road freight improvements for the benefit of the industry, broader community and, in turn, the national economy.

He understood the importance of working closely with freight supply chain partners to deliver tangible outcomes, particularly for regional and rural New South Wales, and was responsible for vastly increasing access to local freight networks and giving a strong focus to adopting a respectful culture in roadside heavy vehicle safety and compliance interactions.

Duncan is a Director of Essential Energy, the Bush Children’s Education Foundation of NSW and the Sir Earle Page Memorial Trust, Chair of the Advisory Board at MU Group and Chairman of the NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council.

Deputy Chairperson
staff member
Julie Russell OAM
Appointed: October 2019

Julie is a director and third-generation family member of Queensland-based Russell Transport.  She has worked both within her family business and in large multinational corporations across roles in risk and compliance, human resources, industrial relations, technology and strategic planning.

She has served on numerous committees and boards to provide a medium-sized family-business perspective to road reform and policy proposals, training and workforce planning frameworks, and industry awareness programs.

She is a Board Member and immediate past president of the Queensland Trucking Association, and a Board Member and Chair of the Skills and Workforce Committee of the Australian Trucking Association.

Julie was named Queensland Trucking Association Woman of the Year in 2014 and National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year in 2015.

Board Member
staff member
The Hon Patrick Conlon
Appointed: October 2022

Patrick has had a distinguished career in the South Australian Government, holding a number of ministerial portfolios, including transport and infrastructure.

During his 10 years as transport minister, he was a strong advocate for national consistency in heavy vehicle regulation.

Patrick also has extensive experience in board advisory roles, and has recently provided strategic advice to a range of clients in the transport, energy, infrastructure and property industries.

Board Member
staff member
Catherine Scott
Appointed: October 2019

Catherine is a highly experienced Chairperson and Non-Executive Director who has held directorships across a portfolio of organisations in transport, water, education and natural resources. In her prior professional career, she held senior positions in the investment banking and finance industries.

She is a Commissioner at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and member of the Finance Committee of Edmund Rice Community Services. She is also a past director and Audit and Risk Committee member of several organisations, including the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator, V/line Passenger Pty Ltd, Chair of Goulburn Valley Water and a Non-Executive Director of VicWater.

Board Member
staff member
Robin Stewart-Crompton
Appointed: October 2012

Robin is the Director of RSC Advising Pty Ltd and is a consultant in the fields of public administration, work health and safety, workers’ compensation and industrial relations. He has undertaken a number of reviews of law and practice in these areas at the Commonwealth and State levels. Previously, he was a senior Commonwealth public servant and a legal practitioner.