Australian Statistics Advisory Council
Treasury
The Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC) advises the Minister and the Australian Statistician on the improvement, extension and co-ordination of statistical services provided for public purposes in Australia, and also on the priorities and programs of work that should be adopted in relation to major aspects of the provision of those statistical services. The Treasurer and Australian Statistician may refer matters to the Council.
Council comprises Chair, Australian Statistician and 10-22 other members, all appointed by the Treasurer.
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
Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
22
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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
22 February 1977
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Gary Banks AO | 28 February 2017 | 27 February 2022 |
| Other | Dr. David Gruen | 11 December 2019 | 10 December 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Adam McKissack | 7 September 2021 | 6 September 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Antony Skinner | 23 January 2020 | 22 January 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Stephen Miners | 24 August 2021 | 23 August 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Stephen Walters | 19 August 2019 | 18 August 2022 |
| Member | Ms. Fiona Calvert | 5 August 2020 | 4 August 2023 |
| Member | Mr. Luke Yeaman | 4 November 2020 | 3 November 2023 |
| Member | Prof. Deborah Cobb-Clark | 4 April 2019 | 3 April 2022 |
| Member | Mr. Mick Butler | 3 May 2021 | 2 May 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Stuart Hocking PSM | 19 August 2019 | 18 August 2022 |
| Member | Mr. Chris Barrett | 3 May 2021 | 2 May 2024 |
| Member | Dr. Luci Ellis | 4 April 2019 | 3 April 2022 |
| Member | Prof. Lisa Jackson Pulver AM | 3 September 2021 | 2 September 2024 |
| Member | Dr Matthew Steen | 3 September 2021 | 2 September 2024 |
| Member | Mr. Alistair Jones | 31 October 2018 | 30 October 2021 |
| Member | Prof. Abigail Payne | 3 September 2021 | 2 September 2024 |
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