Rebecca Irwin

Rebecca Irwin is responsible for leading the Government & Stakeholder Division.

Rebecca joined AEMO in April 2024, bringing over 25 years’ experience in government and the private sector. Rebecca has led diverse teams that have delivered significant reforms in strategy and public policy, advocacy and negotiation as well as stakeholder engagement.

Rebecca has led corporate affairs and sustainability teams for some of Australia’s largest industrial energy users, including BHP Billiton, Newcrest Mining and Adbri (Adelaide Brighton). Rebecca delivered Adbri’s first Net Zero Emissions Roadmap. Rebecca’s government experience includes senior executive roles in state and federal government in regulatory, policy and operational agencies. She was a senior political adviser to the Prime Minister. Rebecca started her career as an international lawyer to the Australian Government.

Rebecca is a Fulbright Scholar with a Master in Laws from Harvard University.