Victorian Ombudsman

Marlo Baragwanath is the Victorian Ombudsman. She was appointed to a 10-year term in March 2024.

Prior to her appointment , Marlo was the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, and before that, the Victorian Government Solicitor. She initially worked in private legal practice, and then began her public sector career at the Ombudsman’s office and went on to hold senior leadership roles at WorkSafe and the Victorian Building Authority.

Marlo holds a Law (Honours)/Arts degree and a Master of Public Administration and Public Policy.

Marlo is committed to supporting the public sector to make fair and reasonable decisions, to uphold integrity, and to promote human rights.