Meet Our Speaker
The National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 brings together leaders who are shaping policy, accountability, and outcomes in child protection across Australia.
We are delighted to welcome Hon. Nick Goiran MLC, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council WA and Shadow Minister for Child Protection, to this year’s summit.
About the Speaker
Hon. Nick Goiran MLC brings extensive experience in legislative leadership and a strong focus on child protection and accountability.
In his role, he is actively engaged in scrutinising policies, advocating for stronger systems, and ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children remain a priority within government decision making.
His perspective provides valuable insight into how leadership, policy, and oversight can work together to strengthen child protection systems.
Why This Matters
Child protection remains one of the most important responsibilities across government and community systems.
Leadership in this space is critical to:
- Strengthen accountability across child protection systems
- Improve coordination between agencies and services
- Ensure policies are effective in protecting vulnerable children
- Support long term reform and better outcomes for families
Hearing from leaders with direct involvement in policy and oversight provides a deeper understanding of how meaningful change can be achieved.
Event Context
The National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 is a national forum focused on improving how systems respond to child safety and family wellbeing.
It brings together policymakers, practitioners, and sector leaders to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and drive long term change.