The Independent Implementation Supervisor

Ms Catherine (Cathy) Taylor was appointed as the permanent Independent Implementation Supervisor in March 2023 to oversee the Government’s Response to recommendations made by two Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce Hear her voice reports and the Independent Commission of Inquiry into Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence.

Cathy has over 20 years’ experience as a senior public servant in Queensland and South Australia.

With undergraduate qualifications in law and postgraduate qualifications in law and public administration, Cathy has worked both in and across strategic policy, legislative reform, planning and service delivery roles in the areas of child protection, youth justice, disability services and domestic violence.

In 2016, Cathy was appointed as Chief Executive to establish and lead the Department for Child Protection in South Australia. Cathy was also awarded the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) National Fellowship in 2019 for outstanding contribution to the study and practice of public administration. In 2021, she was appointed as Adjunct Industry Professor with the University of South Australia. Cathy has been a member of the Board of Logan Together since May 2023.