The National Australia Day Council Limited is the coordinating body for Australia Day celebrations across the nation and for the Australian of the Year Awards. The NADC heads a network of eight state and territory Australia Day affiliate organisations and 780 local Australia Day committees.
A not-for-profit government owned social enterprise, within the Prime Minister's portfolio responsibilities, NADC has a close working relationship with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and reports to the Commonwealth Parliament under the provisions of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The operations of the company are overseen by a board of Directors appointed by the Prime Minister.
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Nikki Govan AM | 1 June 2026 | 30 September 2026 |
| Deputy Chair | Dr. Stepan Kerkyasharian AO | 1 April 2025 | 31 March 2027 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Emmanuel Papadoulis | 13 October 2025 | 17 April 2028 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Alison Page | 17 April 2024 | 17 April 2028 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | VACANT | ||
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Anna Meares OAM | 1 April 2025 | 31 March 2029 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | VACANT | ||
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Nikki Govan AM | 20 April 2026 | 31 October 2027 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr. Trudy Lin | 15 January 2025 | 14 January 2029 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Denita Wawn | 17 April 2024 | 17 April 2028 |
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