Dr Bridget Mottram holds a PhD in Criminology, specialising in domestic, family, and sexual violence. She has over a decade of experience spanning academia, frontline practice, the non‑government sector, and government. With expertise in domestic, family and sexual violence policy, legislation, practice, and advocacy, Dr Mottram brings a strong commitment to ensuring systems are trauma‑informed, accountable, and centred on the safety and empowerment of victim‑survivors.