SENATOR THE HON KATY GALLAGHER
MINISTER FINANCE
MINISTER FOR WOMEN
MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE

NEW MERIT PROTECTION COMMISSIONER APPOINTED

A new Merit Protection Commissioner has been appointed following a merit-based selection process.

Ms Jamie Lowe will commence in the role from 30 September 2024.

Ms Lowe holds Bachelors of Law (Honours) and Arts and has served in senior positions across the Commonwealth Government.

Most recently, Ms Lowe was First Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission. In this role, she led the Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry Taskforce established in response to the Robodebt Royal Commission Report.

Ms Lowe has led multidisciplinary teams at the National Disability Insurance Agency and Attorney-General’s Department to deliver major policy reform and program design for government.

The office of the Merit Protection Commissioner is established under the Public Service Act 1999. It is responsible for a number of statutory functions including supporting compliance with the APS Employment Principles and the APS and Parliamentary Services Values and Codes of Conduct.

The office reviews workplace actions and decisions, including those relating to promotions and misconduct.

It provides similar functions under the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.   

More information on the office of Merit Protection Commissioner is available on the Merit Protection Commissioner website.

THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2024