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Authority structure and Board

Reporting structure and organisation

The Board reports to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, and the Parliament of Queensland.

Organisational Structure

The Authority Board

The PLA Board has eight members including the Chairperson. The Board is supported by the Office of the Prostitution Licensing Authority.

Our current board members meet the legal requirements for:

  • an independent Chairperson
  • experienced and qualified representatives across sectors.
PLA ChairpersonHon. Colin Forrest S.C.
Queensland Police Service (QPS) Chief Superintendent (Crime), Crime and Intelligence Command 
Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) Ms Sharon Loder
Local government representative Mr Greg Chemello
Health practitioner representative Ms Narelle Dickenson
Legal representative Mr Paul Tully
Community interest representative Ms Lynette Palmen AM
Community interest representative Ms Frances de la Cuesta Hunt
Keep reading
Reporting and resources

Read annual reports and planning resources from the Queensland Prostitution Licensing Authority.
The law

There are strict laws about how brothels can operate in Queensland. Brothel operators must hold a brothel licence granted by the Authority.
FAQs

Your questions answered about licensed prostitution and brothels in Queensland.