The Australian National Commission for UNESCO advises the Government on policy relating to UNESCO and acts as a point of liaison within Australia for contact between UNESCO, Government and the community.
UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialised agency of the United Nations; Australia is a founding member. UNESCO's mandate includes education, the natural sciences, the social and human sciences, culture and communications/information technology.
Further information
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Type of Body
J. Inter-jurisdictional and international bodies
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Established By / Under
International Agreement / Treaty / Council Order
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Established By/Under More info
United Nations and the Australian Government (who are one of the founding members)
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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, but not tabled
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Classification
D. Other governance relationship
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
R G Casey Building John McEwan Crescent
Barton ACT 0221
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Assistant Secretary Ms. Kate Wallace | 8 March 2023 | Determined by the appointer |
| Other | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Maria Vamvakinou MP | 16 June 2009 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Prof. John Carty | 1 February 2022 | 1 February 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Prof. Jill Downie | 24 May 2021 | 24 May 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Chris Eigeland | 24 May 2021 | 25 May 2025 |
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