Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Board)
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
The ABC is a national (publicly funded) broadcaster, providing news, current affairs and entertainment programming on television, radio and digital services across Australia. The ABC's principal function is to provide content which informs, educates and entertains all Australians, contributes to a sense of national identity and reflects the cultural diversity of the Australian community. The ABC is also required under its charter to provide an international broadcasting service to encourage an awareness of Australian news and attitudes overseas. In addition, the ABC has a role in promoting the performing arts in Australia.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, section 5
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
1 July 1983
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Ms. Ita Buttrose AC OBE | 7 March 2019 | 6 March 2024 |
Deputy Chair | VACANT | ||
Other | Dr. Jane Connors | 1 May 2018 | 30 April 2023 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Joseph Gersh AM | 10 May 2018 | 9 May 2023 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Peter Lewis | 2 October 2019 | 1 October 2024 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | VACANT | ||
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Mr. David Anderson | 3 May 2019 | 2 May 2024 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr. Vanessa Guthrie | 23 February 2017 | 22 February 2022 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Georgina Somerset | 23 February 2017 | 22 February 2022 |
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