The purpose of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia is to develop, preserve, maintain, promote and provide access to a national collection consisting of portraits that reflect the identity, history, diversity and culture of Australia. The Gallery develops and engages a national audience and uses every endeavour to make the most advantageous use of the national collection in the national interest.
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 Portrait Gallery of Australia Act 2012 National Portrait Gallery of Australia Regulations 2013 National Portrait Gallery of Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2012
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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
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
King Edward Terrace
Parkes Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Samantha Meers | 9 March 2025 | 4 November 2027 |
| Deputy Chair | Mr. John Barrington AM | 4 May 2025 | 3 May 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Hugo Michell | 10 April 2025 | 9 April 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Hayley Baillie | 31 March 2025 | 30 March 2027 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Mr. Tom Mosby | 21 November 2022 | 20 November 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Valerie Tam | 18 September 2023 | 17 September 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Mr. Elizabeth Dibbs | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
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