Ian Ung

Experience

Ian is a reliable and trusted advisor to government with over 15 years’ experience working in national security, law enforcement and defence.  

Ian provides strategic legal advice to support decision-making, policy and legislative development, and on international agreements and arrangements.  He has also been responsible for shaping practices, policies and strategies within in-house government legal teams. 

Having worked across a number of agencies, departments and portfolios, Ian has a strong appreciation of the various equities in government and is able to bring together and harness different viewpoints. Ian is uniquely placed to advise on whole-of-government risks, including legal and reputational risks and develop solutions to mitigate those risks.  

Ian holds a number of degrees including a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics. 

In his spare time, Ian enjoys skiing, hiking and learning to cook new things.