Elizabeth Langdon

The Victims of Crime Commissioner is an independent statutory position responsible for advocating for the recognition, inclusion, participation and respect of victims of crime in the justice system.

Commissioner Langdon brings to the role extensive executive public and private sector leadership expertise and a depth of experience in leading complex public sector reforms. Commissioner Langdon's career has consistently focused on addressing social justice issues. Her prior achievements in driving reform and change prepare her well to advocate for and advance victims’ rights.

Prior to her appointment, Commissioner Langdon’s most recent government roles have included acting Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner, Victorian Public Sector Commissioner, and Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence (Crown Melbourne Ltd).

Commissioner Langdon has also been Deputy Commissioner at the Victorian Public Sector Commission and a Deputy Secretary at the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet and former Department of Health and Human Services.

Prior to joining the Victorian Public Service in 2005, Commissioner Langdon worked at the United Nations (UN) in New York and Geneva. She was a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. The Commissioner also held a leadership role at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Additionally, she holds a BA from the University of Melbourne, a Masters in Political Sciences from Pierre Mendes-France University, and has received several awards for her work.