Jennifer Westacott - public and proud

01 February 2016

Jennifer Westacott is one of Australia’s most powerful women. She grew up in public housing in NSW, and studied at the University of New South Wales and the London School of Economics. Among the many important posts she has held Jennifer was the Director of Housing and the Secretary of Education in Victoria. Currently Jennifer is Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, the leading forum for the heads of Australia’s top 100 companies.

Read the full article on the Victorian Public Tenants Association website. 

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