Hon. Ben Morton - Commissioner

Ben was appointed Commissioner of the Insurance Commission in October 2022.

EXPERIENCE

Ben is a former elected member of Federal Parliament, representing the Western Australian electorate of Tangney. Most recently, Ben's portfolio included his roles as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet,  Minister for the Public Service and Special Minister of State. During his tenure, Ben worked on diverse legislation and policy changes. Of particular interest is his work on the Comcare policy, equivalent to the Western Australian RiskCover, providing self-insurance for government agencies. Ben was the Minister responsible for the National Office of Child Safety that brought together all Australian Governments to agree and launch Australia’s first National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse. Before entering Federal Parliament, Ben worked for Western Australian Builder and Building supply company BGC and was the Chief Executive of the Liberal Party of Western Australia between 2008 and 2015.

DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES (CURRENT AND RECENT)

• 2025 - Present: Chair, Perth Bears Rugby League Football Club.
• 2024 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Celebrate WA.
• 2024 - Present: Board member, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
• 2023 - Present: Director, Southern Ports Authority.