Ms Hitter has been acting CEO of Legal Aid NSW since November 2021. Her career at Legal Aid NSW spans more than 20 years, including 15 years as executive and four years as deputy CEO.

Attorney-General Mark Speakman said Ms Hitter is an outstanding and accomplished senior executive leader with a proven track record in achieving justice outcomes for some of the state’s most vulnerable people.

“Ms Hitter has a deep understanding of Legal Aid NSW’s critical and unique responsibility to ensure access to justice for vulnerable people, including people with mental health issues, people with intellectual disabilities, the elderly and people in remote and regional areas,” he said.

“Having spearheaded Legal Aid NSW’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms Hitter is well-placed to take the organisation beyond the challenges of the past two years into its next critical phase in the provision of legal assistance services.”

Chair of the Legal Aid NSW board Craig Smith also welcomed Ms Hitter’s appointment.

“Ms Hitter has earned the respect and the support of the board. Her commitment and passion for the cause of Legal Aid will ensure our continued success in serving the community and providing access to justice,” he said.

Commenting on her new role, which commences immediately, Ms Hitter said she is “humbled and honoured” to be given the opportunity to lead the provider of legal assistance services.

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“It is a great privilege to lead Legal Aid NSW, to serve and to make a significant difference to the individuals and communities who need us most across NSW,” she said.