The Australian Government makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers under the Public and Educational Lending Right (PLR and ELR) programs as recompense for the free multiple use of their books in public and educational lending libraries. The Committee has the power to determine the eligibility of applicants under both the PLR and ELR programs and to approve payments under the PLR program.
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
Public Lending Right Act 1985
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
7
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 4, Nishi Building 2 Phillip Law St
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Olivia Lanchester | 26 October 2023 | 25 October 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Libby Cass | 21 August 2019 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Mr. Steven Carroll | 27 March 2024 | 26 March 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Clare Thorpe | 27 March 2024 | 26 March 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Will Kostakis | 11 September 2024 | 10 September 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Rachel Bin Salleh | 5 June 2024 | 4 June 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Steven Zorzi | 29 September 2021 | Determined by the appointer |
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