Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on Heritage matters. Members are appointed by the Minister for the Environment under section 7 of the Australian Heritage Council Act 2003. The council comprises a chair, 6 members and up to 2 associate members.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Australian Heritage Council Act 2003

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No, but noted in parent's annual report

  • Classification

    B. Secondary

  • Function Categorization

    Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 3090
    Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair The Hon. Ted Baillieu AO 23 June 2021 22 June 2024
Member Mr. Peter Cochrane 30 March 2023 29 March 2026
Member Prof. Kerrie Wilson 13 December 2022 12 December 2025
Member Prof. Elizabeth Vines OAM 23 June 2021 22 June 2024
Member Prof. Helen Lochhead 23 June 2021 22 June 2024
Member Ms. Leah Cameron 23 June 2021 22 June 2024
Member Mr. Jamie Lowe 23 June 2021 22 June 2024
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