Ms Hughes is an experienced non-executive director, holding board and committee roles across a portfolio. Kate is currently on the Boards of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, SuniTAFE and Lower Murray Water. She also chairs the Audit and Risk Committees for the Victorian Department of Health and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. Prior to embarking on a governance career, Kate held executive roles in risk management, governance, and compliance across various sectors, including financial services, agribusiness, fast moving consumer goods, telecommunications, and tertiary education. Her private sector experience includes regulatory experience at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and NSW Treasury. She is Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee, member of the Governance and Transformation Sub Committee.
