National Portrait Gallery of Australia (Board)

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
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

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • 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

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    King Edward Terrace
    Parkes Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mrs. Penny Fowler 1 January 2022 31 December 2024
Deputy Chair Mr. John Barrington AM 4 May 2022 3 May 2025
Member Mr. Hugo Michell 10 April 2022 9 April 2025
Member Ms. Hayley Baillie 31 March 2022 30 March 2025
Member Ms. Elizabeth Pakchung 23 March 2022 22 March 2025
Member Mr. Tom Mosby 21 November 2022 20 November 2025
Member Ms. Valerie Tam 18 September 2023 17 September 2026
Member Mr. Elizabeth Dibbs 1 January 2022 31 December 2024
Member Ms. Heidi Victoria 5 November 2021 4 November 2024
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