Religious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS) advises the Chief of the Defence Force and the Service Chiefs on religious matters.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
10
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | VACANT | ||
| Member | Rabbi Ralph Genende | 22 September 2016 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Imam Ahmed Abdo | 28 January 2024 | 28 January 2029 |
| Member | Mr. Subamanian Ramamoorthi | 2 February 2024 | 28 January 2029 |
| Member | Reverend Kaye Ronalds | 30 November 2024 | 30 November 2099 |
| Member | Mr. Benjamin Sheppard | 20 November 2024 | 20 November 2099 |
| Member | Monsignor Peter O'Keefe AM | 1 January 2022 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Reverend Martin de Plye | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2029 |
| Member | Sardar Amarinder Singh Barwa | 8 November 2023 | 8 November 2028 |
| Member | Pastor Ralph Estherby | 1 January 2021 | 31 December 2025 |
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