Liz Behjat is Director of Government Relations at Ageing Australia, a role created to lead federal government relations and co-ordinate engagement across state and territory governments on aged care and seniors policy. Respected by politicians on all sides of politics, Liz brings a rare ability to engage with decision-makers in a way few others can — because she knows firsthand what their lives are like. 

Liz has been with Ageing Australia and its predecessors since 2019, building an exceptional reputation as a trusted adviser to both members and external stakeholders. Most recently, she spent seven years as State Manager for Western Australia and the Northern Territory, developing deep relationships across government, industry, and community and an intimate understanding of the policy challenges facing the aged care sector on the ground. 

Before joining the sector, Liz served eight years as a Member of the Legislative Council in Western Australia, including as Acting President of the Council and Chair of the Public Administration Committee, where she led a number of significant parliamentary inquiries. Prior to Parliament, she worked with federal MPs and Senators in Canberra and Western Australia as a strategic campaign adviser — giving her a deep understanding of how policy is made and how to influence it effectively. 

A Board Member of Palliative Care WA since 2022, Liz was elected President of the organisation in December 2025. She is committed to ensuring that aged and end-of-life care receives the prominence and political attention it deserves.