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Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration Expert Sub-Committee

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Expert Sub-committee for the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, a tripartite body providing advice to government on Australia’s temporary and permanent migration program and associated matters. Delivers evidence-based ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the migration program to ensure it continues to meet Australia’s interests and changing needs.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    H. Ministerial Councils and related bodies

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Migration Act 1958 - SECT 140AB

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    0

  • Classification

    D. Other governance relationship

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Elizabeth Collett 21 August 2025 30 June 2027
Member Mr. Henry Sherrell 25 September 2025 30 June 2027
Member Dr. Peter Varela 24 September 2025 30 June 2027
Member Dr. Aruna Sathanapally 2 October 2025 30 June 2027
Member Associate Professor Ms. Aude Bernard 28 September 2025 30 June 2027
Member Mr. David Wilden 23 September 2025 30 June 2027
Member Associate Professor Bassina Farbenblum 15 October 2025 30 June 2027
Member Associate Professor Chris Wright 25 September 2025 30 June 2027
Member Associate Professor Anna Boucher 20 October 2025 30 June 2027
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