Prof Anne Duggan

Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care in March 2023. With experience as a practicing clinician, policy maker and health sector leader, Anne has an in-depth understanding of the complex issues surrounding safety and quality in health care. Before her appointment as CEO, Anne was the Commission’s Chief Medical Officer, and before that, Director -Clinical Governance, with the Hunter New England Local Health District. She is a highly respected gastroenterologist and Conjoint Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle. Anne was a member of the expert panel for the Independent review of the regulation of medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery. She is also the Chair of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC).