ANZPAA Board Members

Chair
Chief Commissioner Ken Lay, Victoria Police

Chief Commissioner Ken Lay started work with Victoria Police in 1974 and since that time has gained significant experience in a wide range of policing roles including operational, training and corporate roles as well as lengthy periods of service in both the rural and metropolitan areas. Acting Chief Commissioner Lay has been awarded a Diploma in Police Studies (Monash University, 1998), Bachelor of Arts (Monash University, 1999) and a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (Charles Sturt University, 2000). He has successfully completed the Police Executive Leadership Program (AIPM, 2003), and the ANZSoG Executive Fellows Program (2006).  He has also been awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service to policing.

Deputy Chair
Commissioner Darren Hine, Tasmania Police

Mr Hine joined Tasmania Police as a cadet 28 years ago. Upon graduation he conducted uniform and traffic control duties, followed by a six-year posting with Launceston CIB as a Detective Senior Constable. Mr Hine was promoted to Sergeant in 1993 and to the rank of Inspector in 1997 when he worked in Business Projects Services. He was appointed Commander in 2000 when he headed Executive Support and Operations Support. In 2002, Mr Hine was appointed Assistant Commissioner. He was awarded the National Medal in 1995, the Commissioner’s Medal in 1999 and the Australian Police medal in 2002. Mr Hine was appointed Commissioner of Police in October 2010.

Commissioner Bob Atkinson, Queensland Police

Bob Atkinson was appointed as Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in 2000. He has held a wide range of operational and managerial roles in his 39 year career with QPS including leading the country Criminal Investigation Branch and Juvenile Aid offices. Commissioner Atkinson holds several graduate level qualifications.

Commissioner Peter Marshall, New Zealand Police

Peter Marshall has a 38-year record of accomplishment in New Zealand Police, culminating in his tenure as Commissioner of Police for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). He led the organisation through a difficult period from May 2008. He was seconded from New Zealand Police to the RSIPF in February 2007. He has held a wide range of command and operational positions in New Zealand Police, including a period as Police Liaison Officer in Washington DC.

Commissioner John McRoberts, Northern Territory Police

Commissioner McRoberts was appointed Commissioner, Northern Territory Police Force and CEO Fire and Emergency Services in December 2009. During his 31 year career he has worked in a number of areas including the Criminal Investigation Branch, Armed Robbery Squad and Drug Squad.In 2004, he was promoted to Assistant Commissioner and held a number of positions as a member of the senior executive group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies) and in 2007 he was awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished police service.safety.

Commissioner Tony Negus, Australian Federal Police

Commissioner Negus was appointed as the Commissioner of the AFP in September 2009 at Parliament House, and has responsibility for the operation and direction of the AFP as well as serving on various boards for other law enforcement agencies. Commissioner Negus has been a member of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) since 1982. During his career with the AFP, he has worked in a variety of fields, including human resources, operations, community policing, federal investigations, training and protection. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership.

Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan, Western Australia Police

Karl O'Callaghan was appointed Commissioner of Police in 2004 after more than thirty years experience with Western Australia Police.  Commissioner O'Callaghan has a Doctorate of Philosophy, Bachelor of Education (Honours), and Bachelor of Arts (Education), which complement his broad police career.

Commissioner Malcolm Hyde, South Australia Police

Malcolm Hyde was appointed Commissioner of the South Australia Police in 1997. He has more than forty years experience in policing in Victoria and South Australia. Commissioner Hyde is a member of the Board of Management for the Australian Crime Commission and has a law degree with first class honours and an MBA. In 1996 he was awarded the Australian Police Medal and in June 2008 the Officer of the Order of Australia.
 

Chief Police Officer Roman Quaedvlieg, Australian Capital Territory Police

Roman Quaedvlieg was appointed Chief Police Officer in March 2010. Prior to joining the AFP in 2005, he undertook a three year tenure with the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) in an executive role. Prior to his appointment at the ACC, Mr Quaedvlieg served as a sworn member of the Queensland Police Service for 15 years, where he performed duties in a range of positions investigating and managing serious and organised criminal activity. In 2007, he was appointed to the position of Assistant Commissioner of the AFP.

Commissioner Andrew Scipione, New South Wales Police

Andrew Scipione was appointed Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force on 1st September 2007. Commissioner Scipione has worked across a range of general and specialist areas including the Special Technical Investigation Branch and Special Crime and Internal Affairs.  Commissioner Scipione holds graduate qualifications in Police and Security Management, and a Masters Degree in Management. He is also a recipient of the Australian Police Medal and National Medal.

Ms Penny Armytage, Victorian Department of Justice

Penny Armytage is the Secretary of the Victorian Department of Justice. Ms Armytage has a range of practice and management experience and has been a frontline worker, a supervisor and an executive in both the government and non-government sectors.  She has been a senior executive in the Victorian Public Service for the past 16 years.

Mr Tony Sheehan, Deputy Secretary (National Security and Criminal Justice Group), Australian Government Attorney-General's Department

Mr Sheehan is responsible for a wide range of matters relating to the Australian Government’s approach to counter-terrorism and protective security, national security resilience policy, emergency management and criminal justice. Prior to joining the Attorney-General’s Department, Tony held the position of First Assistant Secretary at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, heading the Homeland and Border Security Division and the Border Protection Working Group. Prior to the DP&C, Tony served for 19 years in the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio, completing postings to Jakarta, Beijing and Taipei.

Ms Kathy Leigh, Australian Capital Territory Department of Justice and Community Safety

Ms Leigh was appointed in 2009 as the new Chief Executive of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Ms Leigh is currently the First Assistant Secretary, Access to Justice Division in the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department, overseeing policy development and management of national programs that improve access to the justice system. Ms Leigh has a wealth of experience covering court administration issues; human rights (including responsibility for the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission); service delivery (including establishing 65 Family Relationship Centres across Australia on budget and on time) and regulation and licensing. 

Mr Jerome Maguire, South Australia Attorney-General's Department and Department of Justice 
Mr Maguire is Chief Executive of the Attorney-General's Department and Department of Justice. As Chief Executive, Mr Maguire has focused on improving timeliness in the criminal justice system and reducing Government bureaucracy for the business community. He is renowned for his innovation, expertise in leading organisational change and delivering large-scale projects that reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Mr Les Tree, Chief Executive Officer and State Emergency Recovery Controller, New South Wales Ministry for Police and Emergency Services.

Les Tree is the Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Ministry for Police and Emergency Services. Prior to this position he held the position of Director-General. Mr Tree has held a number of Government senior policy positions and has contributed to the development of national law enforcement policy through participation in the Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management - Police and its predecessor the Australasian Police Minister’s Council.