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Defence Housing Australia (Board)

Defence
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) provides housing for members of the Australian Defence Force and their families. Formerly known as the Defence Housing Authority (renamed in 2006), DHA reports to the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Finance. DHA is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Defence Housing Australia Act 1987

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Executive Management

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    26 Brisbane Ave
    Barton ACT 2600
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Robert Lang 13 November 2024 12 November 2027
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director Mr. Brett Jorgensen 13 November 2024 12 May 2025
Director/Non-Executive Director Mr. Simon Lewis AO PSM 28 April 2022 27 April 2025
Director/Non-Executive Director Ms. Andrea Galloway 9 February 2023 8 February 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Ms. Monique Hamilton PSM 1 August 2023 31 July 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director BRIG Leigh Wilton AM 5 December 2019 4 December 2025
Director/Non-Executive Director Mr. Robert Fisher AM 4 May 2022 3 May 2025
Director/Non-Executive Director VACANT
Director/Non-Executive Director Ms. Gai Brodtmann 12 February 2024 11 February 2027
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