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National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR)

Foreign Affairs and Trade
The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations is a national platform that promotes risk-informed engagement with China in Australia’s national interests. The Foundation works with government, industry, academia, the arts and communities to support risk-informed engagement and practical cooperation, strengthen Australia’s China capability, and support inclusive and resilient Chinese-Australian communities. It reflects the Australian Government's commitment to maintaining a stable and constructive relationship with China.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    14

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Suite 4502, Level 45, 264 George Street
    Sydney NSW 2113
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Marina Go AM 20 February 2025 20 February 2028
Member VACANT
Member Dr. Jade Little 7 February 2025 31 March 2027
Member Prof. Rory Medcalf AM 7 February 2025 31 March 2027
Member Dr. Yin Cao 7 February 2025 7 February 2028
Member Dr. Courtney Fung 6 March 2025 6 March 2028
Member Prof. Sharon Lewin AO 7 February 2025 31 March 2027
Member Ms. Wendy Huang 10 February 2025 7 February 2028
Member Mr. Clinton Dines 25 June 2025 25 June 2028
Member Mr. Mark McGowan AC 8 October 2024 8 October 2027
Member Ms. Alice Pung OAM 29 May 2024 29 May 2027
Member VACANT
Member Secretary Ms. Jan Adams AO PSM 8 July 2022 Determined by the appointer
Member The Hon. Simon Birmingham 28 January 2026 28 January 2029
Member Dr. Darren Lim 28 January 2026 28 January 2029
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