Register of Interest(PDF, 453KB)
First elected: 2020, 2025 - present
Councillor Chris Cameron moved to Gladstone from Mackay in 1999 to take charge of a joint venture housing development. Cr Cameron has three adult children and nine grandchildren. His partner, Lenore, is a Gladstone resident of more than 45 years. Cr Cameron’s background is building and property development. He was involved in substantial construction work for mining companies, Blair Athol Coal and Oaky Creek Coal in the Central Highlands.
He has been a Queensland Master Builder member for more than 45 years and a member of the Australian Institute of Building, Queensland Chapter (MAIB) for more than 45 years. Since semi-retirement, he has continued to work in the building industry, carrying out project management roles, building consultancy work, and dispute resolution. He continues to support the building industry as a volunteer judge for the annual Qld Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards.
Cr Cameron is a proud Rotarian of more than 30 years, having served as President, Secretary, and in various board positions. He was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for services to Rotary and the Gladstone community. Further to his Rotary service, he has been involved in Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) projects overseas, travelling to the Solomon Islands to participate in a humanitarian effort. In his earlier days, he was a past Lions President and a member of Apex.
Cr Cameron first served as Councillor from 2020 to 2024, returning in 2025, and has always been highly active and supportive of his local community. He looks forward to continuing his service in the Gladstone Regional Council and being part of the decision-making team to help shape the region’s future.
Boards, committees and groups
- Capricorn Pest Management Group
- Gladstone Regional Council SES Management Group
- Gladstone Regional Road Group and Technical Committee
- Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct Advisory Committee.