Queensland Information Commissioner Appointed
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Joanne Kummrow has been appointed as Queensland's Information Commissioner for a three-year term starting on April 3, 2024. The Office of the Information Commissioner promotes access to government-held information and protects personal information held by the public sector. Ms. Kummrow brings extensive experience in information privacy and public sector integrity to the position. She previously served as the Public Access Deputy Commissioner in Victoria and has expertise in administrative law, decision making, civil investigations, and inquiries. As Information Commissioner, Ms. Kummrow will be responsible for promoting access to government-held information, protecting personal information, and supporting public sector agencies to comply with the law. Her office will also handle privacy complaints and make decisions on privacy obligations. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Yvette D'Ath, congratulated Ms. Kummrow on her appointment and thanked Stephanie Winson for acting as Information Commissioner since September 2023.



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