The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has brought in Kristina Smith as DFV Peak Communications Officer. The role will see her lead communications work for the establishment of Queensland’s new domestic and family violence peak body.

Kristina brings senior agency experience, including her recent time as Communications Director at a Brisbane-based agency. She has also shared her expertise as a sessional academic and guest lecturer at The University of Queensland in stakeholder engagement, PR and crisis communication.

Besides that, Kristina has experience across the not-for-profit sector - including work with Endeavour Foundation, Kids Helpline, yourtown, Foodbank Queensland, and DVConnect.

Australian government relations firm, Hawker Britton, has appointed Tim Grey-Smith as Director in its Perth office, with a focus on Western Australia and Commonwealth Government work.

Tim joined from Community Employers WA, where he served as Executive Director since 2023. He is a seasoned policy, advocacy, and government relations advisor, having held roles across not-for-profits, government relations agencies, and both state and local governments.

Action Global Communications has named Camilla d’Abo to head up its UAE operations.In this role, she takes on the mandate to grow the business, succeeding Euan Megson, who over the past decade, has scaled the firm into a team of over 100 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond. Euan is now taking on the role of MENA Director, overseeing Action’s footprint across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

With over 25 years in the business, Camilla has built and led agencies and advised global brands. Her portfolio includes being the Co-founder of DABO & CO until its acquisition by Edelman in 2015. After that, she went on to lead Edelman DABO, and then held senior leadership roles at APCO Worldwide and most recently, WPP's BPG UAE.

“Camilla’s arrival is a statement of intent,” said Euan. “She brings an entrepreneurial edge, global perspective, and a proven ability to lead agencies through growth and transformation.”

Camilla commented, “Action has heritage, talent and momentum. My vision is to build on that foundation and ensure the agency continues to set the benchmark for integrated communications in the Middle East.”