Queensland energy board removes one of its chiefs, leaving a single chief in place.

What it means

The board of Stanwell, a Queensland government-owned energy company, has removed its veteran chief executive Michael O'Rourke, who had been with the company since 1998. The move, described as 'the right time for a leadership transition', leaves only one chief executive in place at the company, signaling a significant leadership change in Queensland's state-owned energy sector.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-sourced from multiple reputable news outlets (Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age) that cite the board's decision, making it highly reliable.

How new

This is genuinely new reporting from October 20, 2026.

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• Brisbane Times — first to publish