Ms Collier brings significant experience in racing administration to the role, having been a former Director and Chairperson of the Brisbane Turf Club.
Ms Collier stated: “Queensland has a strong tradition of producing some of the best jockeys in the nation and the Queensland Jockeys’ Association is proud to represent and advance their interests.
"I am delighted to accept this new challenge. I look forward to strengthening and modernising the association and working with all jockeys throughout Queensland to improve their position, particularly in the areas of health, safety, education and financial planning.”
The QJA expresses its sincere thanks to outgoing President, Mr Richard Pratt, who resigned last week after serving in the role with distinction for more than a decade.
Mr Jason Taylor remains as Vice-President and Mrs Pam O’Neill continues in the roles of Treasurer/Secretary of the QJA.
Ms Collier will also become a Director of the Australian Jockeys’ Association, which holds its annual National Jockey Celebration Day this Saturday 6 March 2010.
“This day is a wonderful initiative that seeks to recognise the contribution that both former and current jockeys have made to the thoroughbred racing industry, to commemorate those jockeys who have lost their lives in riding accidents, and to raise funds for the National Jockeys Trust.
"I encourage everyone who loves racing to support this initiative by purchasing some National Jockey Celebration Day merchandise at the Tattersall’s Race day at Eagle Farm on Saturday”, Ms Collier said.
