The Star Entertainment Group announced John Koster’s appointment as chief executive of The Star Sydney on 4 March 2026. The company said the move is subject to regulatory requirements; Koster succeeds Janelle Campbell.
The appointment adds a new venue chief executive while the role remains subject to regulatory requirements.
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The Star Entertainment Group announced Dave Whimpey’s appointment as chief operating officer and interim chief executive of The Star Brisbane, pending regulatory approval. The company said the leadership change forms part of a broader restructuring across its integrated resorts.
The Star Entertainment Group appointed Brooke Lindsay as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory and ministerial approvals, according to a company filing. Lindsay will initially observe the board. The appointment follows a board overhaul and comes while The Star Sydney’s casino licence remains suspended, with the regulator requiring further progress before reconsidering the operator’s suitability.
The Star Entertainment has announced Ameet Patel as dual chief executive of The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast, subject to regulatory approval. Patel replaces Daniel Finch in Brisbane and Jennifer Cronin, who was interim chief executive in Gold Coast; the company said it looked forward to working with him.
The Star Entertainment Group reported revenue of AUD 284 million for the three months ended 30 September 2026, up 2% year on year. Group EBITDA was AUD 12 million, compared with losses of AUD 13 million in Q1 2026 and AUD 9 million in Q4 2026, the company said.
Queensland’s government extended the deadline for suspending The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence to 31 March 2027, giving The Star Entertainment Group six more months to meet remediation requirements. The decision followed a special manager’s assessment that found progress alongside unresolved priority matters. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the extension did not change the government’s expectations; independent supervision will continue.
The Queensland government has moved the suspension date for The Star Gold Coast's casino licence to 31 March 2027. That gives The Star Entertainment Group, the operator, another six months to deal with remediation requirements that are still outstanding. Nicholas Weeks, the special manager, reported "significant progress" in the company's reform initiatives in an August assessment, while also identifying several unresolved priority matters.