The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of Anne Gale as the state’s next Commissioner for Equal Opportunity.

 

Acting Attorney-General Patrick Conlon welcomed Ms Gale’s appointment, saying her wealth of experience in work with the disadvantaged will stand her in good stead.

 

“Ms Gale’s leadership skills - gained through significant experience in senior and executive roles - willserve her well in her new role,” Mr Conlon said.

 

“Her strong strategic and analytic abilities, as well as her compassion and innate sense of fairness, will also make her an outstanding Commissioner.

 

“South Australia can expect total dedication to advancing equal opportunity and combating discrimination.”

 

Before being appointed Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs in 2009, Ms Gale was Deputy Chief Executive of the Department for Families and Communities.

 

From 2005, Ms Gale was Executive Director of the Office for the Ageing, where she was responsible for implementing the SA Ageing Plan - Improving with Age.

 

The appointment was made following a merit-based selection process involving a strong field of candidates. Ms Gale replaces Anne Burgess who has been Acting Commissioner, and will take up the five-year term on 17 September.