The Writing Australia Council is established as a new part of Creative Australia, to provide support to writers and illustrators to create new works, invest in Australian and international markets, and establish a National Poet Laureate.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Creative Australia Act 2023
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Distinguished Prof. Larissa Behrendt AO | 1 July 2025 | 5 September 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Rachel Bin Salleh | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Mr. Tim Jarvis | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Mr. Thomas Murphy | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Julie Pinkham | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Ms. Claire Pullen | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Sally Rippin | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Sarah Holland-Batt | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Christos Tsiolkas | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
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