Natalie is a passionate advocate for human rights and elevating the voice of older people in directing change for Australia’s aged care system. As Inspector-General of Aged Care, she holds the government accountable for its administration and regulation of Australia’s aged care system. Before her role as Inspector-General, she served as Commissioner for Social Policy at the Australian Productivity Commission. She was also a member of the Queensland Independent Truth and Treaty Body and a Board Member of Ageing and Disability Advocacy Australia. Natalie concurrently works for the UN in the Pacific in child rights, and on the Board of OXFAM.In her previous role as Queensland Public Guardian, Natalie was the independent human rights defender for the state’s most vulnerable adults and children. Her role uniquely empowered her to investigate and intervene in cases of elder abuse.