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Employment Services Reform Advisory Group

Employment and Workplace Relations
The Advisory Group works closely with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to inform the design of a future employment services system is practical, achievable and focused on better outcomes for people who use it. Its role is to provide advice on the detailed redesign of the employment services system, so the future system is more responsive to individual needs, easier to use and better able to help people move into secure, sustainable work. The Advisory Group will meet regularly in 2026 to provide feedback on detailed reform design, offer strategic insights and directly share their points of view.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    No

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    18

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Secretary Mr. Simon Duggan 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Helen McCabe 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Tori McGregor 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Jeff Borland 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Mr Huy Truong 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Jessica Graham-Franklin 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Kylie Penehoe 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Ms. Kathryn Mandla 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Tristram Gray 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Megan Lily 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Kate Allingham 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Dr. Jenny Crosbie 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Dr. Travers McLeod 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Tiarne Crowther 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member John Stainsby 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Dr. Jodie Trembath 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Debra Cerasa 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
Member Mr. Robert Fitzgerald AM 30 April 2026 31 December 2026
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