The Cancer Australia Advisory Council is established under section 24 of the Cancer Australia Act 2006. The Advisory Council gives advice to the CEO of Cancer Australia about the performance of its functions. The Advisory Council provide expertise, skills and experience that support Cancer Australia's continued efforts to improve outcomes for all people affected by all cancers.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Cancer Australia Act 2006
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Suite 2, Level 14, 300 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills 2010
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Christopher Milross | 2 December 2025 | 1 December 2028 |
| Member | Prof. Alexander Brown | 1 November 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Anna Nowak | 13 August 2024 | 12 August 2027 |
| Member | Distinguished Prof. Patricia Yates | 2 December 2025 | 1 December 2028 |
| Member | Prof. John Zalcberg | 2 December 2025 | 1 December 2028 |
| Member | Prof. Kwun Fong | 13 August 2024 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Carolyn Smith | 13 August 2024 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Associate Professor Mr. Glenn Kennedy | 13 August 2024 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Simone Raye | 1 November 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Associate Professor Mr. Dion Forstner | 13 August 2024 | 12 August 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Florian Honeyball | 13 August 2024 | 12 August 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Craig Underhill | 13 August 2024 | 12 August 2027 |
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