Penny Dahl is the Department of the Premier and Cabinet’s Manager in the newly established All Hazards Crisis Capability, a team which combines policy and communication staff to enhance the Queensland Government’s disaster preparation and capabilities. 

Penny is the secretariat for the CCN and played an integral role in the coordination of the whole of government communications response during the recent back-to-back disasters. She is not new to this space however, having previously worked in senior media roles within the Queensland Police Service providing strategic guidance during multiple high profile events including homicides, counter terrorism incidents and natural disasters.

Prior to government Penny’s background is in journalism, reporting for numerous radio and television stations across Queensland and northern New South Wales.