Senator the Hon Don Farrell

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Commissioners of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC) established under the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023 (PWSS Act).

Following consultation with the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards (PJCPS) and many of my colleagues across the Parliament, I have appointed the following distinguished individuals from 14 October 2025 for a period of five years:

• Rachel Hunter AO PSM (as Chair Commissioner)
• Joseph Catanzariti AM
• Adair Donaldson
• Joanne Muller AM
• Barbara Bennett PSM
• Mary Brennan
• Colin Neave AM

The IPSC was established by the Albanese Labor Government as an independent commission to investigate alleged breaches of the Behaviour Codes and Standards, including the potential imposition of sanctions.

Each of these individuals has served as an Acting Commissioner following the establishment of the IPSC and has undertaken their duties with diligence and care.

Our Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces are vital for the functioning of our democratic system and should be a place of safety and security for all who work within them.

I congratulate the Commissioners on their appointments and thank the members of the PJCPS for their consideration of these recommended appointments.