Mr Andrew O'Connor studied law and philosophy at Sydney University.  His career has been spent in the public sector at both Commonwealth and State levels. He specialised in law enforcement, intelligence analysis and policy development at agencies including the Trade Practices Commission, the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the NSW Ministry for Police. He is currently a Policy Manager in the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.  His portfolio responsibilities include: major and organised crime, fraud, identity crime, drug and alcohol policy, indigenous justice, mental health and traffic law. Mr O'Connor is a member of various national and state working groups on such issues as organised crime and criminal asset forfeiture