Our functions
The Queensland Veterans' Council is an independent statutory body established to provide advice to the Queensland Government on veterans' matters, to hold and manage Anzac Square and its Memorial Galleries and to administer the Anzac Day Trust Fund.
Our members
The six appointed members of the Queensland Veterans' Council are:
Quentin Masson DSM
Chairperson
Quentin Masson DSM
Quentin has strong credentials in executive leadership and commercial roles driving exponential growth, operations and management, integrated supply chain solutions, business development, portfolio and program management, capital infrastructure delivery, health, management consulting, defence, governance and compliance, security, risk, data centres, cyber threat, aviation, and State and Federal Government sectors. Quentin is recognised globally by domestic and overseas enterprise customers for outstanding successes in strategic and operational leadership roles driving exponential growth, organisational change across large-scale complex companies and programs.
Quentin has 20+ years' strategic and operational leadership experience developing commercial, private, government and not for profit business including start-ups, SMEs, and multinationals. He possesses globally recognised credentials in leadership, operations and management, business development, revenue growth, business intelligence, governance and compliance, cyber risk and response operations, integrated supply chain solutions (including 3PL and 4PL ICT enterprise solutions). Developed a local and international business network from broad commercial cross-functional operational roles performed in over 20 countries, including extensive work within Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, United States of America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Miriam Dwyer
Member
Miriam Dwyer
Miriam Dwyer is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (a not-for-profit research facility dedicated to addressing the burden of disease in the veteran community) having served in this role for over 12 years . This role enabled Miriam to combine her passion for the operational practicalities of medical research with the accomplished discipline of sound corporate governance to ensure the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation’s enduring commitment to the community it serves.
Miriam's steadfast loyalty to improving the lives of current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force has been further reinforced by her directorial contribution to Mates4Mates from 2013 to 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Commando Welfare Trust commencing in 2019 and the Board of Cor Infinitus commencing in 2020.
Miriam grew up and was educated in Ireland before moving to Australia in 1989. Post-graduate studies in science and education illustrate Miriam's enthusiastic quest for knowledge and dedication to a range of topics including leadership, corporate governance, compliance, clinical research, strategy and planning and risk mitigation.
Miriam completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors' Board Directors Course in 2019. She is in high demand both nationally and internationally as a public speaker, providing a trusted expert opinion across the primary healthcare spectrum, with a deliberate leaning towards clinical research and veteran health and wellbeing.
Miriam is the Chairperson of the Queensland Veterans' Council Advisory Committee for the Anzac Day Trust Fund.
Christopher Hamilton
Member
Christopher Hamilton
Chris served in the Australian Army and the Army Reserve for over 40 years. He held senior leadership positions on operations and in project management, training and infrastructure development in Canberra, Brisbane, Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific. He acted in a representative capacity as the Colonel Commandant of the North West Mobile Force in Darwin and the Pilbara Regiment in Karratha and remains an Honorary Aide de Camp to the Governor General.
Chris is currently the Chief Executive Officer of RESQ Plus Pty Ltd in Longreach. Chris has served as President and Chair of the Legacy Club of Brisbane Ltd, Director of Legacy Australia and a member of the former Queensland Veterans’ Advisory Council. He currently serves on the South-West Queensland Hospital and Health Board, the Boards of Returned and Services League (RSL) Australia, RSL Queensland and Jobs Australia Ltd.
Chris has an Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in Human Resource Management and Marketing, a Bachelor and Diploma of Applied Science, a Diploma in Leadership and Management, an Associate Diploma in Horticulture. He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Lorraine Hatton OAM
Member
Lorraine Hatton OAM
Lorraine Hatton OAM is formally recognised as an Indigenous Quandamooka Woman and Elder, born in Brisbane in 1966. She is from the Ngughi (Moreton Island)/Nunukul tribes (North Stradbroke Island).
In 1986, Lorraine embarked on a highly successful military career which spanned for over 21 years, providing loyal and dedicated service to the Australian Army. She has served on peacekeeping, humanitarian, peace-monitoring and war operations, in various theaters and campaigns and she has been identified by the Australian War Memorial as the first Aboriginal female to be promoted to Warrant Officer in the Australian Army's history. Lorraine retired from the Australian Army in 2007.
Lorraine was appointed as the Indigenous Elder of the Australian Army in May 2020 and reports directly to the Chief of Army on a broad range of Indigenous issues.
Her recent highlights include:
- being selected as a Queen's Baton Relay Runner for the 2018 Commonwealth Games
- being a finalist for Queensland Australian of the Year for 2019
- being awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2019
- unveiling the Queensland Indigenous Memorial in Anzac Square on 27 May 2022.
Lorraine currently holds positions on many boards and forums including: Australian Army Indigenous Cultural Advisory Board, University of Southern Queensland, Indigenous Advisory Group for the Australian War Memorial, Corporate Protection, Queensland Legacy Cabinet, various RSLs, Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dedicated Memorial Committee Queensland.
Lorraine is a member of the Queensland Veterans' Council Advisory Committee for the Anzac Day Trust Fund.
John Stock
Representing RSL Queensland
John Stock
John Stock commenced his career in the Australian Army in 1996. His service included deployment to East Timor in 1999/2000 as part of INTERFET. After leaving the Army in 2000, John served for two-years a Police Officer with the Queensland Police Service.
Complementing John’s service background is a career defined by executive sports administration with both state and international organisations, having held senior roles with Northern Territory Cricket, Queensland Cricket, the International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board.
John is currently the General Manager - League Development at RSL Queensland, where he supports RSL Districts and Sub Branches across the state through operational guidance, governance support and administrative advice.
John’s work helps strengthen RSL Queensland’s mission of care, commemoration and camaraderie, ensuring local Sub Branches are well supported to assist veterans and their families in communities across Queensland.
John has extensive experience working across government, community and high-performance environments. John is currently a member of the Great Barrier Reef Arena Advisory Committee.
Scott Klima
Representing RSL Queensland
Scott Klima
Scott Klima commenced his career in the Australian Army in 2004 which included deployment to Iraq and Fiji. Scott completed his service in 2025 as a SERCAT 5 Army Reserve Officer with 11 Brigade Headquarters based in Townsville.
Since 2023, Scott has held consulting and contractor roles with CUBIC Defence and Atturra supporting Defence projects.
Scott brings extensive leadership experience across military environments, with a strong background in strategic planning, operational command, disaster response, training design and intergovernmental liaison.
Scott is currently a Board Member and Vice President of RSL Queensland Northern District based in Townsville, where he supports operational objectives set by the District, including stakeholder and member communication and the provision of financial assistance to veterans.
The Queensland Veterans' Council also includes two other members; a nominee from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and a nominee from Brisbane City Council.
Filly Morgan PSM
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Filly Morgan PSM
Filly is an Ex-Officio member of the QVC, the Departmental employee nominee of the Director-General of DPC.
Filly has more than 25 years' experience in the Queensland public sector. In her current role as Associate Director-General, she leads the delivery of the Governance and Engagement division which includes responsibility for Veterans Queensland.
Filly has worked in a range of government agencies. She has held senior roles in the Department and the former Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business, and the Commonwealth Games. Filly is a Clerk of the Executive Council, and the Queensland representative on the Council for the Order of Australia and the Australian Bravery Decorations Council.
Filly was awarded a Public Service Medal on Australia Day 2018. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Tim Wright
Brisbane City Council
Tim Wright
Tim Wright is the employee nominee from Brisbane City Council (BCC) and is BCC’s Group Executive, Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services. Tim is responsible for the management of natural assets, waterways and parks, natural disaster preparedness and recovery, and leads BCC environmental sustainability and waste management, resource recovery and waste minimisation initiatives.
Tim has held a number of executive roles within BCC, including Divisional Manager of City Administration and Governance, General Manager, Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability, and General Manager, Asset Services.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices (LEAN) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also the Executive Sponsor of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community of Inclusion within BCC.
- Last updated:
- 8 September, 2026
- Last reviewed:
- 8 September, 2026