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Equity in Higher Education Panel

Education
The Equity in Higher Education Panel (EHEP) is a high level strategic advisory body with a focus on student equity in higher education. The EHEP will provide advice and make recommendations to the Department of Education on strategic issues relating to improving student equity in higher education. equity@education.gov.au

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    No

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    12

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Function Categorization

    Panel

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    50 Marcus Clarke Street
    Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Deputy Secretary Mr. Ben Rimmer 6 February 2023 Determined by the appointer
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Member Dr. Andy Johnston 30 March 2023 Determined by the appointer
Member Prof. Shamit Saggar CBE FAcSS 1 July 2023 Determined by the appointer
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