The Australia Council is the Australian Government's principal arts funding and advisory body. It supports the creation, presentation and appreciation of excellence in the arts by providing assistance to Australian artists and arts organisations, and making art accessible to the public.
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
Australia Council Act 1975, section 4; and continues through section 7 of the Australia Council Act 2013 (an update to the functions, powers and governance structure of the Council)
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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
Level 5, 60 Union Street
Level 5, 60 Union Street Pyrmont NSW 2009
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Robert Morgan | 1 July 2021 | 30 June 2024 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Rosheen Garnon | 27 July 2021 | 26 July 2024 |
| Member | Ms. Alexandra Dimos | 4 April 2022 | 3 April 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Filippina Arena AM | 22 March 2022 | 21 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Stephen Found | 22 March 2022 | 21 March 2025 |
| Member | The Hon. Donald Harwin | 23 March 2022 | 22 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Christine Simpson Stokes | 25 February 2022 | 24 February 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Philip Watkins | 31 March 2022 | 30 March 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Marie-Louise Theile | 22 March 2022 | 21 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Settimio (Mario) D'Orazio | 12 March 2022 | 11 March 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Leigh Carmichael | 1 July 2022 | 30 June 2025 |
| CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Mr. Adrian Collette AM | 21 January 2019 | 20 January 2024 |
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