The Hon Andrew Fraser is the University’s sixth Chancellor, and the first alumnus to hold the position.

Mr Fraser is a professional director with a wide range of roles across the private, public and charitable sectors.  Currently is Chair of the Australian Retirement Trust and serves on the board of the Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ).  He is the Chair of the Orange Sky Australia, and serves also on the board of another charity, Hear and Say.  In addition, he is a director on the Brisbane Broncos Ltd (ASX: BBL) and is the President and Chair of Motorsport Australia. Mr Fraser is also a member of the Advisory Council of Climate Governance Initiative Australia (CGIAA Council) and Chairs the FIA’s Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

A graduate of Griffith University, Mr Fraser completed degrees in Commerce and Law (with First Class Honours) for which he received the University Medal. Mr Fraser has served on the University Council since 2017 and was the Deputy Chancellor and Chair of the Finance, Resources and Risk Committee before being elected as Chancellor.  Mr Fraser has previously served as a director of a range of entities, including the Australian Sports Commission, New Zealand Rugby League, 3^rd Space and Moorebank Intermodal Company.  Prior to becoming a full-time director, Mr Fraser served as Head of Strategy and Investment at the NRL. From 2007 to 2012, Mr Fraser was Treasurer of Queensland.  He held a range of other portfolios including State Development, Trade, Economic Development and Employment, Sport, Racing and Local Government and was Deputy Premier from 2011 to 2012.

Mr Fraser is a member of the University Chancellors Council (UCC). The UCC is the forum for the Chancellors of all public, not for profit universities in Australia to discuss key issues for the higher education sector.