NSW Government announces key appointments

Senior Director of Customer Service John Tansey has started a new job as Commissioner of the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) for a five-year term following a recruitment process by the New South Wales Public Service Commissioner.

Mr Tansey has held senior management and regulatory positions within the New South Wales Government, most recently as Executive Director, Policy and Delivery, Department of Customer Service.

Health Minister Ryan Park said Mr Tansey was a recognised leader in regulatory policy and practice, with experience and a track record of reforming and implementing regulatory frameworks, programmes and operations.

“I am confident that he will bring his proven track record to bear in the Commission’s key work,” he said.

“I look forward to working with John to support the continued integrity of our health care system and protect the health and safety of our community.”

Point to Point boss renews contract

Meanwhile, Anthony Wing has been re-appointed as Point to Point Transportation Commissioner for a further five years.

This position oversees the point-to-point transportation sector, which includes taxis, limousines, rideshare services, airport transfers, and other for-hire vehicles. This position is responsible for administering and enforcing applicable transportation laws and regulations and ensuring safety and competition in the marketplace.

Commissioner Wing has extensive regulatory experience, having served on the ACMA and ACCC, and was Executive Director of Policy at Transport for NSW before leading the Point to Point Transport Commission.

Transport Minister Jo Haylen said Commissioner Wing had played a key role in regulating the point-of-sale transport industry at a time of great change.

“I congratulate the Commissioner on his re-appointment and look forward to working with him to continue to represent the interests of all taxi and ride-sharing passengers and to work in the best interests of the point-to-point industry,” she said.

Mr Wing’s compliance team has issued more than 690 tickets to drivers for toll offences since November 2022.

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