Appointments to the Independent Police Conduct Authority

Justice Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the appointment of former public sector chief executive Simon Murdoch and the reappointment of Dianne Macaskill to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA).

Chaired by Judge Sir David Carruthers, the IPCA consists of up to five members appointed by the Governor-General. The appointments are for a term of three years and are made on the recommendation of Parliament.

“Mr Murdoch is a former Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has served as High Commissioner to Canberra and is a former Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. His wealth of public sector and diplomatic knowledge will lend a depth of experience to the IPCA,” Ms Adams says.

"The IPCA has continued to be an independent check on the conduct of the police under the leadership of Sir David Carruthers," Ms Adam says.

“Mr Murdoch and Ms Macaskill are both highly respected in their fields and their appointments will ensure the IPCA has essential experience in both governance and management."

Background:

Simon Murdoch is a public servant and diplomat. He was Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2002 to 2009.  He also served as High Commissioner to Canberra (1999-2002), and Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (1991-1998).  He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for public services in 2009.