In this episode of the Government Matters podcast, PwC Partner Suji Kanagalingam speaks with Lee Miezis, CEO of Victoria's Environment Protection Authority. 

Following the devastating bushfires in 2019/2020, Lee was appointed the first CEO of Victoria's Bushfire Recovery agency following an extensive career and record of achievement across service delivery, policy, operations, and regulation in the context of all things relating to the environment. This episode explores: Lee’s start in forestry and journey through the public service The importance of community and understanding that community and place His appointment as the inaugural CEO of Bushfire Recovery Victoria and setting up that agency from scratch Community stories from those impacted by bushfires and their recovery process What he hopes to achieve at EPA Backing yourself and Lee’s advice for those getting into a public service career

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