
Ro Allen
Australian advocate
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Jun 26, 2026
Fellows Feature: in conversation with Commissioner Ro Allen AM
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Nick BastowHOST
As a leader, how's that shaped your perspective on systems change? And what are some of the hardest things to change in the big type of service delivery systems that the public sector is responsible for?

Ro AllenGUEST
And so obviously the long-term systemic change is legislation, but to get legislation changed, you need to work with all levels of government on the way up and including the members of parliament.

Ro AllenGUEST
And so sometimes that's about changing hearts and minds or making people aware of an issue that exists that needs that change and then getting into a priority list of other things that other groups are doing.

Ro AllenGUEST
So there's a fair bit, as I've mentioned before, that relationship building and confidence and the trust that they have in the information that you're giving them.

Nick BastowHOST
What do you think are some of the challenges to building that sort of positive, inclusive workplace culture in the sector today? You mentioned funding, but do you think there's a sort of a cultural or a mindset attitude that's also significant?
Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Ro Allen, AM Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner
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4:48PaulHOST
Far be it from me to say, but there's always good advice to be taken.

Ro AllenGUEST
So it's obviously not a real place, but it's a place that I need to go and have a big drink.

Ro AllenGUEST
So as long as I'm filling the well with water, on the days where it looks hopeless or terrible, I hear those... particularly those really vile stories from people, then you need to go and have a drink and look after yourself.

Ro AllenGUEST
So self-care is important in these roles, as in everybody, but particularly these roles when you're facing that sort of thing.
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5:56MacaHOST
If I made a complaint on Monday that I was vilified at South Melbourne Market, which hasn't happened yet, what is the time frame or the process? Can you walk people through how they actually reach out to the Commission? What then happens? We have been