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Writing Australia Council

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport & Arts
The Writing Australia Council is established as a new part of Creative Australia, to provide support to writers and illustrators to create new works, invest in Australian and international markets, and establish a National Poet Laureate.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Creative Australia Act 2023

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Prof. Larissa Behrendt AO 1 July 2025 5 September 2028
Member Ms. Rachel Bin Salleh 1 July 2025 30 June 2029
Member Mr. Tim Jarvis 1 July 2025 30 June 2029
Member Mr. Thomas Murphy 1 July 2025 30 June 2027
Member Ms. Julie Pinkham 1 July 2025 30 June 2029
Member Ms. Claire Pullen 1 July 2025 30 June 2027
Member Ms. Sally Rippin 1 July 2025 30 June 2027
Member Prof. Sarah Holland-Batt 1 July 2025 30 June 2027
Member Mr. Christos Tsiolkas 1 July 2025 30 June 2027
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