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Kathleen Forrester

As the Deputy Director-General for Strategic Policy and External Relations, Kathleen leads a strategic approach to the portfolio's policy, intergovernmental relations, performance, legislation, monitoring, reporting, and governance functions at a whole-of-government and national level.

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​​​​​​​Kathleen has 15 years experience in senior executive roles leading policy and funding reforms and inter-governmental negotiations in education, health, and human services issues. Kathleen’s executive experience spans roles across Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian governments as well as the private sector.

Kathleen's broad policy reform experience in Queensland includes leading whole of government cross agency initiatives, system changes delivered through new legislation and policy, as well as targeted initiatives supporting improved outcomes for vulnerable groups.​

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More information

Office of the Deputy Director-General, Strategic Policy and External Relations

Street Address

Level 21, Education House, 30 Mary Street, Brisbane Qld 4000

Postal Address

PO Box 15033, City East Qld 4002
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Last updated 05 December 2025