Leading Australia’s largest Council as the 17th Lord Mayor of Brisbane.Responsible for Council’s $4 billion Annual Budget. Despite the extraordinary financial challenges posed by the pandemic, the 2022 Flood and global inflation, each budget Adrian has delivered has been balanced and financially responsible. Key milestones include:2019 > Commenced a program to build new Bridges on the Brisbane River over 10 years to provide more sustainable travel options 2019 > Introduced the first Local Buy procurement policy aimed at awarding 80% of all Council contracts to local business2019 > Launched the Victoria Park Vision plan to create the biggest new park in 50 years2020 > Led Council’s response to the pandemic2020 > Implemented the first Council rate freeze in 35 years and introduced a major community and local business support package 2021 > Brisbane named as host city of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games2021 > Brisbane identified by Nearmap as the greenest Australian city based on tree cover2022 > Led Council’s response to one of the most costly floods in the city’s history while keeping the budget balanced2022 > Negotiated the first ever South East Queensland City Deal between all three levels of government 2022 > Brisbane became the first Australian city to receive Silver Certification under the UN’s SDG Cities Initiative2023 > despite inflationary pressures peaking, Brisbane continues to offer the lowest residential rates in SEQ2023 > Brisbane was the only Australian city named by Time Magazine as one of the "World's Greatest Places of 2023'2023 > Brisbane became the first Australian city to receive Gold Certification under the UN’s SDG Cities Initiative2024 > Completed the Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge2024 > Brisbane named Australia’s happiest city in the Happy City Index, by the Institute for Quality of Life.

Civic Cabinet, also known as the Establishment and Coordination Committee, is the committee/board that sets the strategic direction for Brisbane as a city and Council as an organisation. The members of Cabinet are the Lord Mayor (Chairman) and eight other Committee Chairs.

The Brisbane Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) ensures appropriate disaster management arrangements are in place for any disaster. These arrangements include plans, committees, response capabilities and a program to tie all of these elements together.During a local disaster event, the LDMG facilitates cooperation between all relevant agencies and emergency services. Adrian led the Local Disaster Management Group during the 2022 Brisbane Flood. This was Brisbane’s biggest-ever three-day rain event with more than 20,000 properties across 177 suburbs impacted by a combination of river, creek and overland flow flooding. This flood disaster prompted the biggest-ever clean up of the city, with more than 60,000 tonnes of flood-impacted belongings removed from over 3000 streets during a special kerbside collection. Council’s response to the flood was independently review by Paul de Jersey, AC, CVO, KC (26th Governor of Queensland and former Chief Justice of Queensland). In summary, the review found that “Council’s approach has served the people of Brisbane very well.”

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic Candidature Leadership Group (OCLG) coordinated and delivered the successful bid for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The OCLG consisted of representatives from Local Government, State and Commonwealth Governments as well as the Australian Olympic Committee. This work culminated in a delegation to Tokyo in July 2021, where Adrian joined the QLD Premier, Federal Minister for Sport and John Coates to formally present to IOC Members. On 21 July 2021, IOC Members voted to officially approve Brisbane as the 2032 Host City.

In this role, Adrian was responsible for:> the establishment of Transport for Brisbane as Council’s integrated public transport provider, combining Buses, CityCats, Ferries, Personalised Public Transport (PPT) in a single agency> finalising the Brisbane Metro business case, gaining ‘High Priority Project’ status fromInfrastructure Australia and, securing $300m in Commonwealth Funding> implementing the recommendations of Council’s review into bus driver and passenger safety, including an injection of more than $2 million in new safety initiatives > successfully trialing, then rolling-out, free USB charging stations on all new Council buses> the roll-out of new ‘super-sized’, articulated, low-emission buses capable of carrying up to 116 passengers at once> supporting freedom of choice by actively encouraging public debate on Australia’s anti-cycling, ‘nanny-state’ Mandatory Bike Helmet Laws

The position of Deputy Mayor is elected by a vote of sitting Councillors. Commencing in the role in 2011 at the age of 33, Adrian is the youngest Deputy Mayor in the City's history. He was also one of the longer-serving Deputy Mayors, with the normal tenure being 3-4 years. This role includes the responsibility to serve as Acting Lord Mayor - a task which Adrian performed regularly.

Full-time elected representative for the Brisbane City Council Ward of Chandler in Brisbane's south-eastern suburbs, serving more than 39,000 residents.Adrian was first elected in a by-election in September 2005 and was re-elected at general elections in 2008, 2012 and 2016. In the 2016 election, Adrian received the highest first preference vote (70.19%) of any Councillor across the 26 Wards.During his time as a Councillor, Adrian worked to secure support and funding for a wide range of improvements across his local area, including:1) Major road building projects, including the Scrub Road extension, Greendale Way connection and at least 15 intersection upgrades, such as New Cleveland / Tilley Roads and Pine Mountain / Creek Roads.2) Upgrading more than 15 local parks, including Whites Hill Reserve, Carindale Recreation Reserve, Tillack Park, Mansfield and Gainsborough Park, Mackenzie.3) A new public swiming pool at Mt Gravatt East4) A new Council Library at Carindale5) Saving 200ha of bushland in the local area, including land in Carindale, Burbank and Chandler6) Successfully lobbying for a Park and Ride facility to be established at Carindale.7) standing up to the State Government on key public transport issues, such as pushing for cheaper Translink fares and fighting for the construction of the long-awaited Eastern Busway.

In June 2014, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk asked Adrian to Chair the newly-established Brisbane Parking Taskforce, with the aim of advising Council how to best manage on-street parking into the future. The Taskforce included representatives from RACQ, P&C’s Queensland, National Retail Association (NRA), Multicap, Taxi Council Queensland, Transport Workers Union (TWU), Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ), Parking Australia and Brisbane Transport. Over a period of around 6 months, the Taskforce completed the most comprehensive review of on-street parking in Brisbane's history. More than 1,100 public submissions were received and the Taskforce made 55 recommendations to improve Council’s policies and practices related to parking. Recommendations included:> introduction of free 15 minute parking in all metered parking spaces outside of the CBD, and 1100 spaces in Council’s King George Square and Wickham Terrace car parks (CBD), to encourage greater turn-over of parking spaces and improve parking availability > investment in integrated parking technology, including the introduction of the Cellopark mobile phone application> improved parking signage for traffic areas and loading zones, and a trial of parking schedule signage to make it easier for motorists to identify on street parking spaces> enhanced parking management around schools and in residential areas to improve safety and access to parking.

Infrastructure is the largest of the seven Council committee portfolios, in terms of budget size and value of assets under management (more than $9 billion). Adrian was appointed as the Committee Chairman by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk following the April 2012 Council Election. In this role Adrian was responsible for: > the implementation of Brisbane City Council's major infrastructure projects including tunnels, bridges and road upgrades. This program includes the construction of the $1.5 billion Legacy Way Tunnel, Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade, the Telegraph Road and Robinson Road Open Level Crossing elimination projects, New Farm Riverwalk and major suburban road upgrade projects.> the efficient management of more than $9 billion in Council assets, including the city's 5,700 km road network, more than 500 bridges and 2,000 culverts.> the ongoing management of Brisbane's traffic network, including more than 900 sets of traffic signals as well as the operation of the Congestion Reduction Unit (CRU).> a successful trial of Pedestrian Countdown Timers and the introduction of an ongoing rollout program, which covered more than 20 percent of Brisbane's traffic signals between 2012 and 2016.> the introduction of Left Turn on Red (LTOR) to Brisbane and the established of LTOR at around 50 intersections across the city and suburbs.> the introduction of 15 minute free parking for more than 7,500 metered parking spaces> a reduction in CBD parking charges, via the implementation of $5 off-peak parking in Council's King George Square and Wickham Terrace parking stations to encourage weekend and night time visitation to Brisbane City > the introduction of Tap & Go payment at all parking meters, together with the CellOPark parking app to Brisbane, providing motorists a quicker and easier parking experience

The Lord Mayor’s Expenditure Review Committee exists to support the Lord Mayor in his ongoing task of monitoring and managing Council’s multi-billion budget to ensure the Administration’s key priorities are delivered in a timely and cost effective manner for the benefit of ratepayers. Adrian was first appointed to this role by the Lord Mayor in September 2006.

The BCC Finance, Economic Development and Administration Committee oversees the financial management of Australia's largest Council and aims to promote Brisbane's continued economic growth. In this role, Adrian worked with the Lord Mayor to oversee the preparation and implementation of Council's Annual Plan and Budget. Adrian helped to keep the city's budget balanced and strong during extremely challenging times, in aftermath of the GFC and costly natural disasters such as the January 2011 flood. Adrian was also actively involved in working with the Board and Senior Management of Brisbane Marketing – our economic development agency – to promote continued economic growth of the city. In addition, the Committee is responsible for a wide range of Council's operations including ICT, HR, procurement, marketing and communications and disaster planning and management. Together with the Lord Mayor, Adrian was instrumental in establishing Council's 'future fund' - the City of Brisbane Investment Corporation (CBIC). Adrian was appointed to this role following the 2008 Council Election.

Adrian is a Vice President & Board Member (Non Executive Director) of Brisbane 2032, the Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG).In preparation for 2032, the Board will continue to collaborate with Games partners, including the International Olympic and Paralympic committees, the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia, and three tiers of Government.The membership of the Brisbane 2032 Board includes 23 members, including President Andrew N. Liveris AO and five Vice Presidents. See: https://olympics.com/en/brisbane-2032/the-committee/board/

Adrian is the Chair of the Council of Mayors, South East Queensland. The COMSEQ mission is to consistently deliver better regional funding, policy and collaborative outcomes for the communities of South East Queensland.The Council of Mayors was established in September 2005 as an independent political advocacy organisation to represent the interests of one of the nation’s fastest growing regions – South East Queensland.We are Australia’s largest regional local government advocacy organisation, representing the one in seven Australians who call SEQ home.The membership of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) consists of the following South East Queensland (SEQ) councils: Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.With five out of the ten largest Councils in Australia in SEQ, the region is no longer just a series of disparate geographic areas but a region that, in practical terms, functions as a single metropolitan area.

The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust is the City of Brisbane’s charity. It has been caring for the Brisbane community since the 1950s. Through critical grants and support to local and grassroots charities, we help people dealing with Brisbane's biggest social challenges. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees that is chaired by the Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner.

The International RiverFoundation is a global organisation based in Brisbane which champions integrated river basin management for the restoration, protection, sustainable management and resilience of the world’s rivers. See: https://riverfoundation.org.au/

The CCCLM has a history of over 50 years and aims to provide national leadership for the effective co-ordination and representation of the interests of the Capital Cities of the Australian States and Territories, especially in their relations with other spheres of government. The role of Chair rotates to a different Lord Mayor each year.

Adrian served as a Director of the Hope Foundation (now the Lovewell Foundation) for 5 years between 2012 and 2017. The Foundation is a nonprofit organisation based in Brisbane that exists to bring hope, help and healing to women as they rebuild their lives. “At Lovewell Foundation we work with women who are rebuilding their lives. We work with counsellors, social workers, local businesses, and our social enterprise café Lovewell, to train, reskill, and rehabilitate women as they establish a new life.”

Supporting the work of elected Members of Parliament and Senators by developing and implementing communications and community engagement programs. Adrian accepted the added role of Office Manager in 2004.

Completed a Graduate Certificate in Governance & Public Affairs.

Research Officer for the Brisbane City Council Leader of the Opposition.

Research Officer for the Liberal Party of Australia (Queensland Division) for the 1998 State Election and the 1998 Federal Election.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Relations.

Following school, Adrian was accepted into the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) as an Air Force Officer Cadet. The Academy is unique partnership between the Australian Defence Force and the University of New South Wales, which offers a university education (Adrian studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Relations) plus military officer and leadership training.

As a teenager, Adrian worked in his family’s small business on weekends and during school holidays.

Adrian joined the Air Force Cadets (formerly AIRTC) as a teenager and completed numerous training courses, including general military service knowledge, aeronautical knowledge, survival training, weapons training and drill/ceremonial training. He was selected to participate in the Cadet’s 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) National Parade in Canberra, held on 27 April 1991. He was also selected for the Junior Non Commissioned Officer Promotion Course and was promoted to the rank of Cadet Corporal in 1991. Adrian began flight training via the cadets in 1992 and was one of only two cadets that year to be awarded a Flying Scholarship.In 1994 Adrian was selected for the Senior Non Commissioned Officer Promotion Course and was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant.