The Expert Council on University Governance was established by Education Ministers Meeting to strengthen university governance in response to Priority Action 5 of the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report.
The Council will provide expert and technical governance advice to Education Ministers about how to improve university governance and performance. The Council will also develop new ‘University Governance Principles and Recommendations’ based on 10 priority areas identified by Education Ministers, designed to enhance the accountability, transparency, engagement and representation of university governing bodies.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
COAG
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
12
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Council
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Melinda Cilento | 23 January 2025 | 22 June 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Sharan Burrow AC | 23 January 2025 | 22 June 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Bruce Cowley | 23 January 2025 | 22 June 2026 |
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