Sally Winton

Sally Winton is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in public sector law and governance. Currently serving as General Counsel at the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, since October 2021, Sally has held multiple leadership titles, including Deputy General Counsel and Executive Director - Implementation and Delivery. Previous roles include Examiner at the Office of Chief Examiner, where responsibilities involved exercising coercive information-gathering powers under the Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act, and serving as Public Access Deputy Commissioner at the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner, focusing on transparency, accountability, and community awareness regarding information access rights. With a solid foundation in legal practice from various organizations including the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and the Attorney-General's Department, Sally also holds degrees from The University of Queensland and a Certificate of Completion from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.