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Respect Victoria's Minister
Respect Victoria is responsible to the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. During the reporting period, the following Ministers held the portfolio:
- The Hon. Natalie Hutchins: July 2025 – December 2025
- The Hon. Ingrid Stitt: December 2025 – April 2026
- The Hon. Melissa Horne: April 2026 – June 2026.
Respect Victoria Board
Respect Victoria is governed by a skills-based board, which comprises eight directors including a Chair. The Board is responsible for the oversight and management of Respect Victoria and for ensuring that it complies with the obligations placed on it as a public sector agency.
The Board met six times during 2025-26.
Board members from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026: Kate Fitz-Gibbon (Chair); Nesreen Bottriell; Claudia Fatone; Maxine McKew; Jan Noblett; Steven Roberts; and Hang Vo.
Daphne Yarram was appointed to the Respect Victoria Board in July 2023 and was unable to take up the position.
Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
The purpose of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee is to assist the Respect Victoria Board of Directors to fulfil its governance duties by ensuring that risk and reporting processes (both financial and non-financial) are in place to monitor compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and codes, including the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Standing Directions 2018.
The Committee met five times during 2025-26.
Committee members from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026: Claudia Fatone (Chair); Nesreen Bottriell; Hang Vo; and Kate Fitz-Gibbon (ex-officio).
Executive People, Performance & Governance Committee
The purpose of the Executive People, Performance & Governance Committee is to assist and advise the Respect Victoria Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer or delegate on matters relating to the compensation, performance, incentives and remuneration of Respect Victoria executive staff. The Committee also has an oversight role in supporting and ensuring Board effectiveness.
The Committee met two times during 2025-26.
Committee members from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026: Kate Fitz-Gibbon (Chair); Maxine McKew; and Jan Noblett.
Organisational Structure
Respect Victoria has two Directorates: Communications & Community Change, and Strategy, Policy & Impact. These functions are overseen by a Senior Leadership Team led by Chief Executive Officer, Helen Bolton.
