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Australian Education Research Organisation Limited (AERO)

Education
AERO’s purpose is to position Australia’s educators at the forefront of education research to improve learning outcomes for all children and young people. AERO is jointly-owned and funded by the Australian Government and all the States and Territories. Established under: Corporations Act 2001 – Australian public company, limited by guarantee. Board appointed: Education Ministers Meeting.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    J. Inter-jurisdictional and international bodies

  • Established By / Under

    Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    8

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    D. Other governance relationship

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Lisa O'Brien AM 16 April 2021 15 April 2026
Deputy Chair Emeritus Prof. Colleen Hayward AM 16 April 2021 15 April 2026
Member Ms. Belinda Giudice 23 May 2024 22 May 2029
Member Dr. Robyn Mildon 23 May 2024 22 May 2029
Member Mr. Barry Sandison 23 May 2024 22 May 2027
Member Dr. Anne Kennedy 23 May 2024 22 May 2027
Member Prof. Leslie Loble AM 16 April 2021 15 April 2026
Member Dr. Emma Burns 23 May 2024 22 May 2027

Current single executive appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jenny Donovan 1 July 2020 27 April 2027
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