The Music Australia Council provides strategic direction for Music Australia in its work to support and grow Australia’s contemporary music sector.
The Australia Council Board is the accountable authority for Music Australia.
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
Australia Council Act 1975, section 4; continued through section 7 of the Australia Council Act 2013 (an update to the functions, powers and governance structure of the Council); and continues through section 9 of the Creative Australia Act 2023 (expanded
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Mr. Adrian Collette AM | 21 January 2024 | 20 January 2029 |
| Member | Catherine Haridy | 24 August 2024 | 23 August 2028 |
| Member | Fred Alale | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2025 |
| Member | Michael Chugg | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2027 |
| Member | Petrina Convey | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2027 |
| Member | Danielle Caruana | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2025 |
| Member | Fred Leone | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2025 |
| Member | Nathan McLay | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2027 |
| Member | Sophie Payten | 24 August 2023 | 23 August 2025 |
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