Australia-Korea Foundation
Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) was established to promote bilateral relations between Korea and Australia. The objectives of the Foundation are to increase public awareness of Australia in Korea and of Korea in Australia; develop partnerships in areas of shared interest in the bilateral, regional and global context; and increase Australians' capacity to effectively engage with Korea.
The AKF offers annual funding rounds for Grants to organisations and individuals to support projects or activities which advance Australia's engagement with Korea, including cultural and academic pursuits, business and community exchanges, and partnerships and collaborations. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP).
The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder Consultation
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Established By / Under
Governor-General
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
7
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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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
7 May 1992
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | CEO and Managing Director, Woodside Peter Coleman | 11 December 2019 | 10 December 2024 |
Member | Director, Industry Liaison and Member Services, International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM) Dr. Naomi Mathers | 24 November 2015 | 24 November 2021 |
Member | Mr. Chris Raciti | 1 August 2018 | 31 July 2021 |
Member | Executive Director, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia Jacinta Thompson | 1 August 2018 | 31 July 2021 |
Member | Managing Director, Carnegie Enterprises Georgina Carnegie | 1 May 2018 | 1 May 2021 |
Member | Associate Professor, College of Asia and the Pacific, ANU Dr. Ruth Barraclough | 1 August 2018 | 31 July 2021 |
Member | Deputy Secretary - Indo-Pacific Group Justin Hayhurst | 23 June 2020 | Determined by the appointer |
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