Pauline van Adrichem

DIRECTOR, TASMANIA

Pauline van Adrichem is the Deputy Secretary Justice and Reform with the Tasmanian Department of Justice and has dedicated much of her career to improving justice system responses to family violence and gender-based violence.

A lawyer by profession, Pauline worked for seven years at Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, including as Principal Solicitor, where she provided legal services to women and contributed to law reform, policy development and community education initiatives. She subsequently held senior executive, policy and leadership roles within the Tasmanian Government, including responsibility for the Safe at Home family violence service system and Community Corrections.

Since her appointment as Deputy Secretary Justice and Reform in July 2024, Pauline has been responsible for leading the Department’s legislative reform, legal assistance, and access to justice functions, as well as supporting the administrative aspects of court and tribunal operations. As a member of the Department of Justice Executive, she leads major reform initiatives aimed at strengthening Tasmania’s justice system, service delivery and community outcomes.

Throughout her career, Pauline has worked collaboratively across government and community sectors to strengthen responses to family violence, improve service integration and support evidence-based reform.

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