I am an experienced Legal Policy Officer with specialist experience in criminal law and policy. I have a strong background in developing and implementing policies that address complex legal issues, particularly in the areas of criminal justice reform and the protection of vulnerable populations. I have an analytical approach to legal challenges and a commitment to advancing reforms that improve the experiences of people engaging with the justice system. Experienced in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community organisations, and legal professionals, to create apolicies that promote fairness and equity within the legal system. Adept at navigating the intricacies of legislative processes and delivering informed, strategic advice to senior leadership.
Provide high-level legal policy advice to senior executives and government officials on law policy and legislative reform.
Preparation of high-quality reports, submissions, briefs, speeches, and correspondence on complex strategic and legal policy issues related to criminal law.
Drafting of Cabinet documents required for legislative amendments.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and the community to align actions, advice, and information with Government priorities and stakeholder needs.
deliver law reform and project management relating to criminal law including family and sexual violence, sentencing, bail, raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR), criminal offences, concepts of criminal responsibility and police powers.
Implementation of criminal legislative reforms based on recommendations by Royal Commissions, accepted by the ACT Government.
Undertake scrutiny of ACT Bills for consistency with ACT criminal law policy, including structure of offences and penalty provisions.
Criminal Law Stream within Legislation, Policy, and Programs