The ARC Advisory Committee was established on 31 March 2022 as a designated Committee under the Australian Research Council Act 2001. The Committee and independent Chair are appointed by the Minister responsible for Education for up to three years. Members have broad expertise across research, industry, and governance. In supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Committee will help guide the strategic direction of the ARC to ensure its programs achieve value and impact for Australia.
The Committee supports the CEO in setting the ARC’s strategic agenda to deliver on the three broad objectives:
- to grow knowledge and innovation for the benefit of the Australian community by
funding the highest quality research
- assessing the quality, engagement, and impact of research
- providing advice on research matters.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder Consultation
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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, but noted in parent's annual report
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
11 Lancaster Place
Canberra Airport ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Chris Moran FTSE | 31 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Deborah Terry AO, FASSA | 25 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Calum Drummond AO | 25 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Maggie Walter | 25 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Mark Hutchinson | 25 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Mr. Mark McKenzie | 25 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Michelle Simmons AO | 25 March 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
Member | Dr. Mirjana Prica | 25 March 2022 | 24 March 2025 |
Member | Deputy Secretary Mr. Ben Rimmer | 17 April 2023 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Ms. Helen Wilson | 7 August 2023 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Professor Susan Dodds FAHA | 25 June 2022 | 24 March 2025 |
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