Australian War Memorial (Board)
Veterans' Affairs (part of the Defence Portfolio)
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.
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
Australian War Memorial Act 1980
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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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
Executive Management
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Creation Date
1 July 1980
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Mr. Kerry Stokes AC | 31 July 2020 | 30 July 2021 |
Member | Major General Aziz (Greg) Melick AO RFD FANZCN SC (Ret'd) | 19 April 2018 | 18 April 2021 |
Member | Colonel (Ret'd) Susan Neuhaus AM CSC | 27 April 2018 | 26 April 2021 |
Member | Mrs. Josephine Stone AM | 2 March 2018 | 1 March 2021 |
Member | Lieutenant General Rick Burr AO DSC MVO | 1 July 2018 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld AO, DSC | 4 July 2019 | Determined by the appointer |
Member | Mr. Kerry Stokes AC | 31 July 2020 | 30 July 2021 |
Member | Mr. Tony Abbott AC | 19 September 2019 | 18 September 2022 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Mr. James McMahon DSC DSM | 25 October 2018 | 24 October 2021 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Wing Commander (Ret'd) Sharon Bown | 5 May 2019 | 4 May 2022 |
Member | Corporal Daniel Keighran VC | 5 May 2019 | 4 May 2022 |
Member | Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO RAN | 7 July 2018 | Determined by the appointer |
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