The National Museum of Australia's role is to develop and maintain a national collection of historical material and increase awareness and understanding of Australia's history and culture. It fulfils this by undertaking research, managing its collections and providing access through public programs and exhibitions.
It's mission is to promote an understanding of Australia's history and an awareness of future possibilities by:
- developing, preserving, digitising and exhibiting a significant national collection;
- taking a leadership role in research and scholarship;
- engaging and providing access for audiences nationally and internationally; and
- delivering innovative programmes.
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
National Museum of Australia Act 1980
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
12
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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
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
Acton ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Mr. Benedict Maguire | 27 October 2022 | 20 August 2024 |
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Dr. Matthew Trinca AM | 18 February 2019 | 17 February 2024 |
Member | Ms. Sarah Davies AM | 12 November 2020 | 11 November 2023 |
Member | Ms. Fiona Jose | 12 November 2020 | 11 November 2023 |
Member | Mr. Bernard Salt | 17 March 2022 | 16 March 2025 |
Member | Mr. Tony Nutt AO | 18 March 2021 | 17 March 2024 |
Member | Ms. Bowness Natasha | 1 November 2021 | 31 October 2024 |
Member | Dr. Mike Haywood | 5 August 2021 | 4 August 2024 |
Member | Ms. Sandra Chipchase | 5 August 2021 | 4 August 2024 |
Member | Ms. Tracey Whiting | 13 May 2021 | 12 May 2024 |
Member | Mr. Peter Walker | 5 August 2021 | 4 August 2024 |
Member | Ms. Clare Wright | 27 October 2022 | 26 October 2025 |
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