Secretariat

The Commission members are supported by a small expert secretariat which undertakes research, analysis and consultation in support of law reform recommendations.  The Secretariat also provides the Commission with administrative and secretarial support. Secretariat staff are employees of the Department of Justice.

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    Dr Emma Phillips

    Emma is the Director of the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC). Before joining the QLRC in 2023, Emma was Deputy CEO and Principal Solicitor of Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion. She has experience working in the private, community legal and not-for-profit sectors as well as in academia. Emma was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2004. She has been actively involved in Queensland Law Society and Law Council of Australia policy law committees. She holds a PhD in law from La Trobe University and a BA and LLB (Hons 1) from the University of Queensland.

Legal Team

  • Dr Nia Emmanouil
  • Anita Galeazzi (currently seconded to QCAT Review Secretariat)
  • Jodie O’Leary
  • Sophie Wiggans
  • Jack Cuming
  • Steph Payne
  • Josie Murphy

Principal Communications and Publications Officer

  • Julia Starkey

Business Manager

  • Natalie Collins

Executive Support

  • Kate Rotondo