The Advisory Group works closely with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to inform the design of a future employment services system is practical, achievable and focused on better outcomes for people who use it.
Its role is to provide advice on the detailed redesign of the employment services system, so the future system is more responsive to individual needs, easier to use and better able to help people move into secure, sustainable work.
The Advisory Group will meet regularly in 2026 to provide feedback on detailed reform design, offer strategic insights and directly share their points of view.
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?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
18
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Secretary Mr. Simon Duggan | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Helen McCabe | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Tori McGregor | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Jeff Borland | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Mr Huy Truong | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Jessica Graham-Franklin | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Kylie Penehoe | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Kathryn Mandla | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Tristram Gray | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Megan Lily | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Kate Allingham | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Jenny Crosbie | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Travers McLeod | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Tiarne Crowther | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | John Stainsby | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Jodie Trembath | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Debra Cerasa | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Robert Fitzgerald AM | 30 April 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
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