New Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability

Environmental scientist and former magistrate Dr Kate Auty was announced as the new Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability on 19 June 2009.

Dr Auty replaces Dr Ian McPhail. The Commissioner is an independent voice that supports, audits and reports on environmental sustainability in Victoria.

The Commissioner's office carries out the Environmental Management Systems Strategic Audit. This audit is tabled in parliament and assess the environmental performance of state government departments and agencies.