The Commissioner for Economic Growth provides advice to Government on key economic issues impacting Victorians, directed by the Minister for Finance.
To inform this advice, the Commissioner meets regularly with industry groups, peak bodies, regulators, businesses, research bodies and government agencies to understand their interactions with different parts of the Victorian economy.
The Commissioner for Economic Growth is also the Commissioner for Better Regulation. Learn more about Better Regulation Victoria.
Meet the Commissioner
Katrina McKenzie is the Commissioner for Economic Growth and Better Regulation in Victoria, providing independent, data-driven advice to government on better regulation and economic issues affecting Victoria’s productivity and growth.
She leads Economic Growth Victoria and Better Regulation Victoria, focusing on identifying practical, system-wide reforms to improve productivity and support inclusive economic growth. This includes improving outcomes for businesses, communities and the Victorian economy, and contributing to Victoria’s target of reducing regulatory burden by $500 million by 2030.
Katrina has extensive leadership experience across Commonwealth, state and local government, and has held senior roles in the economic and regulatory sectors, including at the City of Melbourne and within statutory authorities. She works across government, industry and the community to deliver effective and balanced reform.
Katrina holds a Master of Innovation and Service Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has been recognised as an IPAA Top 50 Public Sector Women and is an IPAA Victorian Fellow.
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