Ombudsman
Emily Strickland
Emily Strickland is the seventh Ombudsman appointed since the Office was established in 1972.
Ms Strickland has an extensive legal background, including ten years at the Ombudsman’s office with more than six years as the Deputy Ombudsman. She has also practiced as a lawyer in the United Kingdom, New South Wales, and South Australia, including as a Senior Solicitor within the Crown Solicitor’s Office Native Title Section, and served for a period as Acting Commissioner for Equal Opportunity. Most recently, she was the Registrar of the Screening Unit in the Department of Human Services.
Deputy Ombudsman
Megan Carter
Megan Carter was appointed to the position of Deputy Ombudsman in November 2024. Ms Carter has extensive experience as a government lawyer, including in civil litigation, employment law and industrial relations. She has also practised in private law in South Australia and Victoria, which included advising State government and a secondment to a Royal Commission. Immediately prior to her appointment as Deputy Ombudsman, Ms Carter held leadership positions in the Legal Group of the Fair Work Ombudsman.
