The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council (ASEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) on the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness. ASEC also supports the work of ASEA. Established on 1 July 2013, ASEC is made up of 10 members - a Chair and nine other members who have been selected for their experience and expertise with asbestos safety, public health, corporate governance or the representation of people with asbestos-related disease and their families.
The members consist of:
- a Chair
- one member representing the Commonwealth
- 4 members representing State, Territory and local governments
- 1 member representing the interests of workers in Australia;
- 1 member representing the interests of employers in Australia
- 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 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
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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 | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Mr. Liam O'Brien | 18 March 2022 | 17 March 2025 |
Member | Ms. Tracey Browne | 2 August 2023 | 1 August 2026 |
Member | Mr. Michael Young | 22 October 2021 | 21 October 2024 |
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