Carmel Arthur OAM

Carmel is vastly experienced in the criminal justice system. Her knowledge has been obtained working with the courts, Corrections Victoria, and Victoria Police. In 2021, Carmel was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in recognition of her services to the law. 

As a victim of crime, Carmel brings personal and insightful perspectives to the operation of the criminal justice system through her lived experience. 

Carmel has a diverse background and extensive experience in strategic planning, integrated service delivery, and systems thinking in both the public and private sectors. 

She is committed to finding the balance between delivering a safer community and supporting the treatment and rehabilitation of offenders. She supports effective and evidence-based approaches that enable offenders to take responsibility for their risk reduction by building the necessary human and social capital required to live a meaningful life in the community. 

Carmel is a full-time member of Victoria’s Post Sentence Authority and held previous appointments on Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council and Adult Parole Board. She is currently a full-time member of the Post Sentence Authority. 

Carmel was appointed to the Board of Penington Institute in 2018.