AERO’s purpose is to position Australia’s educators at the forefront of education research to improve learning outcomes for all children and young people. AERO is jointly-owned and funded by the Australian Government and all the States and Territories.
Established under: Corporations Act 2001 – Australian public company, limited by guarantee.
Board appointed: Education Ministers Meeting.
      
  Further information
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    Type of BodyJ. Inter-jurisdictional and international bodies 
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    Established By / UnderCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership 
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    Paid Members?Yes 
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    Max No. of Board/Committee Members8 
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    Annual Report Prepared and tabled?No 
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    ClassificationD. Other governance relationship 
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    Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Lisa O'Brien AM | 16 April 2021 | 15 April 2026 | 
| Deputy Chair | Emeritus Prof. Colleen Hayward AM | 16 April 2021 | 15 April 2026 | 
| Member | Ms. Belinda Giudice | 23 May 2024 | 22 May 2029 | 
| Member | Dr. Robyn Mildon | 23 May 2024 | 22 May 2029 | 
| Member | Mr. Barry Sandison | 23 May 2024 | 22 May 2027 | 
| Member | Dr. Anne Kennedy | 23 May 2024 | 22 May 2027 | 
| Member | Prof. Leslie Loble AM | 16 April 2021 | 15 April 2026 | 
| Member | Dr. Emma Burns | 23 May 2024 | 22 May 2027 | 
Current single executive appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Dr. Jenny Donovan | 1 July 2020 | 27 April 2027 | 
        
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