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Open Government Forum

Attorney-General's
The Open Government Forum is Australia’s multi-stakeholder forum who are tasked with monitoring and driving implementation of the current National Action Plans, helping to develop the next National Action Plan, and raising awareness about open government.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    No

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    18

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Professor Kate Auty 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Chair Mr Simon Newnham 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Mr. Glen Casson 1 January 2024 31 December 2025
Member Ms Anooshe Mushtaq 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Mr. Andrew Walter 1 July 2023 31 December 2025
Member Ms. Jo Talbot 1 August 2023 31 December 2025
Member Ms. Catherine Fletcher 1 June 2024 31 December 2025
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Mr James Kelly 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Ms Penny McKay 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Ms Maree Bridger 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member VACANT
Member Ms Ms. Elizabeth Tydd 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member VACANT
Member Mr Tim Lo Surdo 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Dr Tania Penovic 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Mr Kyle Redman 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Professor Charles Sampford 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Mr Clancy Moore 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Ms Cindy He 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
Member Professor Anne Twomey AO 21 March 2023 31 December 2025
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