The role of the National Library of Australia is to ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Australia and the Australian people, as well as significant non-Australian library materials, are collected, preserved and made accessible either through the Library itself or through collaborative arrangements with other libraries and information providers.
By offering a strong national focus and cooperating with others who share our goals, the Library supports learning, creative and intellectual endeavour, and contributes to the continuing vitality of Australia's diverse culture and heritage.
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 Library Act 1960
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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
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Larissa Behrendt OA | 9 November 2024 | 23 May 2027 |
Deputy Chair | Ms. Janet Hirst | 5 May 2022 | 4 May 2025 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Dr. Shane Simpson AM | 21 March 2022 | 20 March 2025 |
Member | Dr. Bennie Ng | 4 April 2022 | 3 April 2025 |
Member | Ms. Alice Wong | 5 May 2022 | 4 May 2025 |
Member | Mr. Douglas Snedden | 5 May 2022 | 4 May 2025 |
Member | Ms. Rosalie Rotolo-Hassan | 4 April 2022 | 3 April 2025 |
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Dr. Marie-Louise Ayres | 2 March 2022 | 1 March 2027 |
Member | Mr. Richard Thomas Price | 25 July 2022 | 24 July 2025 |
Member | Dr. Jessica Walsh | 25 March 2024 | 24 March 2027 |
Member | Mr. James Stevens MP | 9 February 2022 | 8 February 2025 |
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