The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council (ASSEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) on the National Strategic Plans for Asbestos and Silica Management and Awareness. ASSEC also supports the work of ASSEA. Established on 1 July 2013, and augmented on 15 December 2023, ASEC is made up of 13 members - a Chair and twelve other members who have been selected for their experience and expertise with asbestos safety, silica safety, public health, corporate governance, the representation of people with asbestos-related or silica-related diseases and their families, or having had an asbestos or silica-related disease or lived experience as a family member, carer or advocate in providing support to a person who has, or has had, and asbestos or silica-related disease.
The members consist of:
- a Chair
- 1 member representing the Commonwealth
- 4 members representing State, Territory and local governments
- 2 members representing the interests of workers in Australia
- 2 member representing the interests of employers in Australia
- 1 member with expertise relevant to asbestos safety, asbestos-related diseases, silica safety or silica-related diseases
- 2 other members.
Members are appointed by the Minister. The period of appointment must not be more than 3 years.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency Act 2013
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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?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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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
GPO Box 1116
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Mr. Paul Bastian | 2 August 2023 | 1 August 2026 |
Member | Dr Dr. Robert Walters RFD | 3 July 2022 | 2 July 2025 |
Member | Ms. Carolyn Davis | 2 August 2023 | 1 August 2026 |
Member | Ms. Vicki Hamilton OAM | 2 August 2023 | 1 August 2026 |
Member | Ms. Elizabeth De Hoog | 2 August 2023 | 1 August 2026 |
Member | Ms. Simone Stevenson | 23 April 2024 | 22 April 2027 |
Member | Ms. Sally North | 3 November 2024 | 2 February 2025 |
Member | Mr. Liam O'Brien | 18 March 2022 | 17 March 2025 |
Member | Ms. Tracey Browne | 2 August 2023 | 1 August 2026 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Ms. Kate Cole OAM | 3 November 2024 | 2 February 2025 |
Member | VACANT |
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