The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations is a national platform bringing together state, territory and local governments, business, education institutes, community and cultural sectors, and Chinese Australian communities to strengthen practical cooperation and engagement with China. It reflects the Australian Government’s commitment to a constructive relationship with China, founded on shared interests, mutual benefit and mutual respect, including through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder Consultation
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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
16
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Pru Bennett | 24 June 2020 | 24 June 2023 |
| Member | Jan Adams | 8 July 2022 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Prof. Brian Schmidt AC | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Douglas Gautier | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Ms. Helene Chung | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Jason Yeap OAM | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Mr. John Fitzgerald | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Ms. Maree Ma | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Prof. Rory Medcalf | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Rowan Callick OBE | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Ms. Swati Dave | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Dr. Wai-Ling Yeung | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Ms. Wesa Chau | 7 February 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Philip Chronican | 28 September 2020 | 7 February 2023 |
| Member | VACANT |
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