Charlie Kohn

Charlie Kohn is a senior public sector executive with extensive experience in law enforcement, regulatory oversight, and public administration. As Acting Independent Assessor, Charlie leads the Office of the Independent Assessor with a strong commitment to integrity, ethical governance and public trust.

Beginning his career as a detective with the Queensland Police Service, Charlie developed a deep understanding of the essential role local governments play in ensuring community safety, liveability, and disaster resilience. He has held senior leadership roles across the Australian Crime Commission, Queensland Health, the Crime and Corruption Commission, and the Office of the Independent Assessor, where he has consistently driven improvements in transparency, accountability, and ethical standards.

Charlie’s leadership is defined by impartiality, collaboration and a results-driven approach. He brings expertise in criminal and administrative law, complex investigations and policy development, and is known for fostering environments that support fairness and high performance. In his current role, he oversees the assessment and investigation of councillor conduct complaints, ensuring procedural fairness and natural justice are upheld.

Holding qualifications in law, justice, and public administration, Charlie is dedicated to empowering local governments to serve their communities effectively, while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden. Under his leadership, the Office continues to uphold its commitment to maintaining trust and confidence in the integrity of councillors while promoting the highest standards of conduct across Queensland’s local government sector.