AMA Queensland 2025 election

Election

Following receipt of nominations for positions on the AMA Queensland Board and Council, please join us in congratulating the below members who have been elected unopposed:

Vice President and Chair of Council
Dr Emilia Dauway 

General Practitioner Craft Group Representatives 
Dr Jane MacLeod
Dr Siddhartha Sarmah

International Medical Graduate Representative 
Dr Sumaiya Sayed

Part-time Medical Practitioner Representative
Dr Katie Panaretto

Greater Brisbane Area Representatives 
Dr Imran Kajani
Dr Abha Chikarsal
Dr Cyril Fernandez

Capricornia Area Representative
Dr Sanjeev Bandi

Far North Area Representative
Dr Sharmila Biswas


Ballot

A ballot is required for the following positions:
One (1) x President

  • Dr Daniel Carroll
  • Dr Nick Yim

Two (2) x Member Elected Directors

  • Dr Sanjeev Bandi
  • Dr Gregory Duncombe
  • Dr Erica Gannon
  • Dr Paul Griffin

All ordinary and honorary members are eligible to vote for nominees in the President and Member Elected Directors ballots. 

Two (2) x Specialist Representatives 

  • Dr Erica Gannon
  • Dr Elizabeth Jackson
  • Dr Chandan Jadhav Narayan Rao

Ordinary and honorary specialist members only can vote for nominees in the Specialist Representatives ballot. 

One (1) x Medical Student Representative 

  • Abby Roach
  • Alicia Harasty
  • Vishaak Gangasandra
  • Muhammad Abdul Hadi

Medical student members only can vote for nominees in the Medical Student Representative ballot. 

All successful nominees will be announced at AMA Queensland's Annual General Meeting on Friday 30 May 2025.


Voting 

Voting is voluntary, however we strongly encourage you to participate to have your say.

BALLOT OPEN DATE: Monday 12 May 2025 12:00 AEST (all members who are eligible to vote will be sent an email with a unique voting link at this time – please check your junk folder).

BALLOT CLOSE DATE: Monday 26 May 2025 12:00 AEST
The AMA Queensland AGM will be held at The Star Brisbane, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane commencing at 6pm Friday 30 May 2025. The AGM is also being offered via videoconference. Please contact AMA Queensland at amaq@amaq.com.au to request the dial in details. 

AGM 2025 Notice of Meeting 
AGM 2025 Proxy Form

N.B. There were no valid nominees for the Full-time Salaried Medical Practitioner Representative, and Downs and West Area Representative positions. These positions will become casual vacancies. Eligible members will be invited to apply for casual vacancy positions following the AGM.