AUSTRAC
Brendan Thomas has extensive work experience primarily in the legal and justice sectors. Brendan has held senior roles such as Chief Executive Officer for AUSTRAC and Legal Aid NSW. Brendan has also served as Deputy Secretary for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the NSW Department of Justice. Additionally, Brendan has been a board member for the NSW Crime Commission and the Australian Criminology Research Council. Brendan has contributed to the field of criminology as a member of the Australian Institute of Criminology and the Design Out Crime Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney. Overall, Brendan Thomas has established himself as a leader in the legal and justice fields.
Brendan Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from Macquarie University, which they obtained from 1993 to 1996. In 2016, they attended the Harvard Kennedy School and completed a program on Driving Government Performance. Additionally, they obtained a Fellowship from ANZSOG - The Australia and New Zealand School of Government in 2019. Brendan also has an additional certification from the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, although the specific program and year of completion are not specified.
AUSTRAC
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