Sexual Violence Review Board

The Office of the Victims’ Commissioner provides secretariat support for the Sexual Violence Review Board, which has 9 members.

About the Board

The Sexual Violence Review Board is independent to government. It is responsible for reviewing systemic issues relating to the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of sexual offences.

The 9 members reflect the diversity of Queensland and represent a broad cross-section of relevant knowledge and experience.

Members bring their lived experience of sexual violence as well as professional experience and skills in supporting and dealing with victims of crime in Queensland.

Chair

Beck O'Connor

Chair of the Board

Beck O’Connor is Queensland’s first Victims’ Commissioner, and inaugural Chair of Queensland’s independent Sexual Violence Review Board. Beck is a nationally recognised survivor advocate. For over 25 years, her career has spanned health, mental health, child protection, and domestic, family, and sexual violence. Beck is a champion of systemic reform that puts victim-survivors at the centre of policy and services.

Deputy Chair

Diane MacLeod

Deputy Chair

Di Macleod is a feminist advocate with over 40 years’ experience in the violence against women sector, focused on victim-survivor safety and offender accountability. Di is the founder and director of the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence, a director of the Red Rose Foundation, and sits on several advisory bodies including the Queensland Sexual Violence Prevention Roundtable. Di remains committed to driving trauma-informed justice reform in Queensland.

Board Members

Brian Connors APM

Brian is the Assistant Police Commissioner leading the Crime and Intelligence Command within the Queensland Police Service. Brian provides strategic oversight of the prevention, disruption, and investigation of serious and organised crime across the state. Brian oversees specialist crime and intelligence units and represents the QPS on a range of state and national working groups and committees. Brian is also a Board member of Crime Stoppers Queensland and serves on the Crime and Corruption Commission’s Crime Reference Committee.

Cathy Crawford

Cathy is CEO of North Queensland Combined Women’s Services (NQCWS), which has supported women in Townsville for over 40 years. Cathy has led its core services for 19 years, including the 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Service, Women’s Health Service, and Specialist Homelessness Service. Cathy helped develop the 24-hour Sexual Assault Response Team, fostering partnerships across health, legal, and law enforcement to improve victim pathways and reduce secondary victimisation.

Cressida Monypenny

Cressida is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience, primarily in Queensland Health’s Emergency Department and leadership roles. Cressida has extensive experience supporting sexual assault victims through medical care, forensic examinations, referrals, and ongoing support.

Debbie Fletcher

Debbie is a descendant of the KOA Tribe of the Kalkadoon Nation, a proud mother and grandmother, and a committed advocate for social justice and cultural safety. Debbie’s career spans frontline child protection and leadership roles in government and non-profit sectors, with experience in child protection, homelessness, and domestic violence.

Dr Ian Home

Ian has worked as a Forensic Physician since 2013 and has served as Acting Director of Queensland Government’s Forensic Medicine Queensland (FMQ) since 2023. Ian has led the development of statewide forensic medicine governance and practices and championed improved coordination among health, justice, and social service stakeholders involved in sexual violence response.

Nathan Crane

Nathan is the Deputy Director at Queensland’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Nathan has extensive experience in criminal law and provides strategic legal leadership in complex and high-profile matters. Nathan is committed to upholding the integrity of the justice system and mentoring the next generation of prosecutors.

Sarah Cruickshank

Sarah Cruickshank is the Director-General of the Queensland Department of Justice and is a highly experienced policy, service delivery and governance reform leader with 18 years’ experience as a senior executive in both the public and private sectors.