IPAA SA warmly invites you to a frank and engaging conversation with Crown Solicitor, Lucinda Byers, whose work spans public sector governance, integrity and complex decision-making. Lucinda brings a practical, steady perspective to the legal challenges faced by public sector leaders, shaped by years of advising agencies through scrutiny, reform and change.

In this instalment of our On the Couch series, held under the Chatham House Rule, Lucinda will reflect on her career journey, what drew her to public sector law, and the experiences that have shaped how she approaches complex, high-stakes advice. She’ll explore what good governance looks like under pressure, the balance between risk, accountability, and sound judgment, and the realities of supporting leaders amid difficult, often competing demands.

Expect a thoughtful, honest and practical conversation, followed by a live Q&A where your questions will help guide the discussion.

Have something you’d like Lucinda to explore? Send your questions ahead of time and make sure your curiosity has a seat on the couch.

Learn about our speakers

Lucinda Byers

Crown Solicitor
Attorney-General’s Department

Lucinda Byers has more than 25 years of experience as a public sector lawyer and commenced as the Crown Solicitor for South Australia in January 2025.

Prior to that, Lucinda held the role of Chief Legal Officer at the Legal Services Commission of SA since April 2022, where she was a key member of the leadership team with oversight of legal practice and private practitioner panels.

She previously held a variety of roles within the South Australian Attorney-General’s Department, including Special Counsel to the Crown Solicitor, Special Counsel to the Chief Executive, and Solicitor Assisting the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission.

The majority of Lucinda’s legal practice has been within the SA Crown Solicitor’s Office, specialising in constitutional and administrative law and industry regulation, and she has represented the State Attorney-General in constitutional matters in the High Court on numerous occasions as junior counsel or instructing solicitor.

Her early experience included a five-year stint in London as a Legal Officer within Ofcom, the independent communications regulator, following a year in Brussels to complete her Masters in International and Comparative Law.

More recently, Lucinda has supplemented her legal practice as an active member of various statutory and non-profit boards and committees including JusticeNet SA, the Audit & Finance Committee of Cancer Council SA and Clayton Church Homes Inc.

Date
Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Time
9:30 AM Registration and Networking
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Event

Inclusions
Tea & Coffee

Location
Scyne Adivsory
Level 5, 50 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
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Costs
Free for all State Government
Corporate and Personal Members of IPAA SA
$95 for non-members (upgrade to membership for $189 and enjoy ongoing event access)

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