The Australian Government makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers under the Public and Educational Lending Right (PLR and ELR) programs as recompense for the free multiple use of their books in public and educational lending libraries. The Committee has the power to determine the eligibility of applicants under both the PLR and ELR programs and to approve payments under the PLR program.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Public Lending Right Act 1985
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
7
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 4, Nishi Building 2 Phillip Law St
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Evelyn (Eve) Woodberry | 20 May 2020 | 19 May 2023 |
| Member | Ms. Libby Cass | 21 August 2019 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Ms. Margaret Joan Allen | 18 June 2020 | 17 June 2023 |
| Member | Dr. Lisa Gorton | 18 June 2020 | 17 June 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Steven Carroll | 16 March 2021 | 15 March 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Michael Willoughby Bollen | 16 March 2021 | 15 March 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Steven Zorzi | 29 September 2021 | Determined by the appointer |
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