Australian National Commission for UNESCO
Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Australian National Commission for UNESCO provides expert advice to the Australian Government on all matters related to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Commission also acts as a point of liaison between government, the community and UNESCO in Australia.
UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialised agency of the United Nations; Australia is a founding member. UNESCO's mandate includes education, the natural sciences, the social and human sciences, culture and communications/information technology.
Further information
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Type of Body
H. Inter Jurisdictional and International Bodies
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Established By / Under
International Agreement / Treaty / Council Order
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Established By/Under More info
United Nations and the Australian Government (who are one of the founding members)
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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?
Yes, but not tabled
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
27 April 1947
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | VACANT | ||
Other | Mr. Adam McCarthy | 1 December 2020 | 1 December 2021 |
Member | Ms. Maria Vamvakinou MP | 16 June 2009 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Prof. John Carty | 1 February 2018 | 1 February 2022 |
Member | Prof. Kerrie Wilson | 1 February 2018 | 1 February 2022 |
Member | Mr. Andrew Laming MP | 1 March 2017 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT |
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