Questacon Advisory Council
Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre (Questacon) operates as a national cultural institution and specialist division of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
From this position within the Australian Government, Questacon’s remit is to facilitate science engagement and awareness activities for the Australian community at a national level.
The role of the Advisory Council is to:
1. Serve as a source of independent advice to the Director of Questacon (and through them, the department and Portfolio Ministers);
2. Provide advice and information in relation to areas of speciality (for example science or research, fundraising or business development);
3. Raise the profile of and build the brand of Questacon; and
4. Engage with stakeholders and advocate for the work of Questacon.
Members of the Questacon Advisory Council (QAC) are approved by the Prime Minister with appointments made formally by the Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology.
The QAC comprises a Chair, the Questacon director and additional members. While there is no limit to the number of members the QAC membership typically varies from 7-11 members.
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?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
11
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No, but noted in parent's annual report
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
23 November 1988
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Mr. Leon Kempler AM | 23 September 2019 | 22 September 2022 |
Deputy Chair | Mr. Eddie Kutner | 2 August 2019 | 1 August 2022 |
Other | Prof. Graham Durant AM | 31 March 2003 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Associate Professor Prof. Alan Duffy | 20 September 2019 | 19 September 2022 |
Member | Dr. Gregory Clark AC | 6 May 2019 | 5 May 2021 |
Member | Ms. Lily Serna | 2 August 2019 | 1 August 2022 |
Member | Dr. Ken Dutton-Regester | 2 August 2019 | 1 August 2022 |
Member | Ms Jane Urquhart | 23 November 2017 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Prof. Elanor Huntington | 7 March 2019 | 6 March 2021 |
Member | Ms. Jamila Gordon | 7 March 2019 | 6 March 2021 |
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