About David McLachlan

Qualifications and background

David has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Political Science), trained as a journalist and pursued a career as a radio and television reporter.  He later worked as a political consultant including advising a Federal Cabinet Minister.

Before his election to Council, David worked as a consultant to numerous businesses on issues management, media management and government relations.

Committee memberships and interests

David is a member of the Public Transport Committee. 

This committee considers policies aimed at:

• ensuring Brisbane's public transport operations (including buses, ferries and City Cats) are effective and meet the needs of the community
• supporting the implementation of all aspects relating to public transport in the Integrated Regional Transport Plan
• developing busways that are efficient, convenient, comfortable and safe
• managing Brisbane's public transport travel demand in order to meet targets outlined in Council's Corporate Plan
• managing the operations of the Transport Assets Support Unit
• managing the operations of Brisbane Transport
• ensuring that public transport planning takes into account long term sustainability

Married with two young children, he is active in local sporting groups, particularly rugby union.