Commissioner Liza Carver will leave the ACCC in mid-May after making a significant contribution to our agency, including as Chair of the ACCC's Enforcement Committee.
"Liza is one of Australia's leading minds in the field of competition and consumer law. Her contribution to the ACCC has been outstanding and she will leave an important and lasting legacy," ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said.
"Liza's legal skill and rigour, strategic insights and guidance have shaped our enforcement program in recent years, and her input has been central to many of our most important outcomes."
"Liza has made important contributions in many areas of our work, including in merger review and digital platforms regulation."
In reflecting on her time with the ACCC Ms Carver said "'It has been an absolute privilege to serve as a Commissioner with the ACCC under the leadership of Gina Cass-Gottlieb. The importance of the agency to the welfare of consumers and the competitiveness of the Australian economy cannot be overstated, nor can the diligence and commitment of its staff and Commissioners. I look forward to watching its successes in the future."
This period has rounded out a large body of public service by Ms Carver. Commissioner Carver's most recent appointment to the ACCC commenced in March 2022. She had been an Associate Commissioner with the Trade Practices Commission and the ACCC between 1993 and 1999, as well as a Commissioner with the Australian Energy Markets Commission between 2005 and 2008. She was also a member of IPART from 1997 to 2000 before moving into private practice.
"I am most grateful to have had Liza's expertise and experience on our team. We at the ACCC wish Liza all the best for her future endeavours," Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.
