Tom Rogers is the former Australian Electoral Commissioner, serving from 2014 to 2024: the longest tenure of any Commissioner in the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC) history. He is a member of the Advisory Board for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, and the Electoral Psychological Observatory at the London School of Economics. He previously filled roles as the AEC’s Deputy Electoral Commissioner and state manager (and Australian Electoral Officer) for New South Wales.

As Commissioner, Tom led the agency to successfully deliver the 2016, 2019 and 2022 federal elections, numerous by-elections, and boundary redistributions (redistricting) in every Australian state and territory. He also successfully delivered the first referendum in nearly a quarter of a century. Tom was responsible for building the AEC’s reputation into one of the public sectors most trusted agencies.

Prior to his time at the AEC, Tom was the Executive Director at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM), which is administered by the Australian Federal Police to deliver highly respected executive development programs for leaders and future leaders of Australasian police and other public safety organisations.

Tom graduated from the Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon in 1983 and served in the Australian Defence Force Academy, was the Senior Instructor in Leadership at RMC Duntroon, and commanded the United Nations observer mission – Observer Group Golan – Tiberias. After leaving the Australian Army in 2000, Tom worked for Raytheon Australia as a senior project manager and led the team that delivered the Sydney Olympics’ major preparedness and readiness activity.

In 2025, Tom was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to public administration, and his leadership and administration of Australia’s democratic electoral system.