The Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on Heritage matters. Members are appointed by the Minister for the Environment under section 7 of the Australian Heritage Council Act 2003.
The council comprises a chair, 6 members and up to 2 associate members.
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
Australian Heritage Council Act 2003
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No, but noted in parent's annual report
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 3090
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | The Hon. Robert Carr | 8 July 2024 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Peter Cochrane | 30 March 2023 | 29 March 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Kerrie Wilson | 13 December 2022 | 12 December 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Richard Mackay AM | 8 July 2024 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Kristal Buckley AM | 8 July 2024 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Leah Cameron | 8 July 2024 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Jamie Lowe | 8 July 2024 | 7 July 2027 |
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