New Chair for Family Violence Death Review Committee

The Health Quality & Safety Commission has appointed Associate Professor Julia Tolmie from The University of Auckland head the Family Violence Death Review Committee (FVDRC) from 1 December 2011 . 

Associate Professor Tolmie has researched extensively in the field of family violence, and has contributed to legal practice, media awareness, as well as having lectured and presented work internationally. She has been appointed for three years and takes over from outgoing Chair Wendy Davis.

The new committee comprises Dr Dawn Elder, Judge Paul Von Dadelszen, Miranda Ritchie, Professor Barry Taylor, Denise Wilson, Ngaroma Grant, Fia Turner Tupou.

 Access the Health Quality and Safety Commission announcement here

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