New Energy and Water Ombudsman appointed

Bevan Warner has been appointed as the Energy and Water Ombudsman for Western Australia, commencing 9 June 2025.

For the last seven years, Bevan has been the Chief Executive Officer of Launch Housing in Melbourne, a community housing organisation dedicated to ending homelessness. At the same time, he was director of a number of housing and homelessness organisations. Prior to this, Bevan was the Managing Director of Victoria Legal Aid from 2008 to 2018 and General Manager of Legal Aid WA for 11 years.

A Western Australian with 35 years’ experience in the public sector in two states and a leader in the for-purpose charity sector delivering services to vulnerable people, Bevan brings a new focus to this vitally important independent office.

Deputy Energy and Water Ombudsman, David Robinson, congratulated Bevan on his appointment.

“I am very pleased to welcome Bevan to the office of the Ombudsman,” said Mr Robinson.

“Bevan’s considerable experience leading organisations and pursuing social equity for some of the most vulnerable people in our community will bring great value to the important work of the office. I look forward to working with Bevan to deliver meaningful outcomes for the Western Australia community,” said Mr Robinson.

Bevan becomes the Energy and Water Ombudsman on his appointment to the position of Western Australian Ombudsman by the WA Governor. The office of the Energy and Water Ombudsman is located within the office of the Western Australian Ombudsman.