The Australian National University Act 1991 forms part of the Administrative Arrangements Orders for the Education and Training portfolio.
The Australian National University Council is the governing body of the Australian National University. Seven members are approved by the Minister for Education and Training on the recommendation of the ANU Council's Nominations Committee. Two members are ex-officio and six are elected by various staff and student cohorts of the University.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian National University Act 1991
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Paid Members?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
15
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | The Hon. Julie Bishop | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2026 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Alison Kitchen | 1 July 2021 | 30 June 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Will Burfoot | 1 December 2024 | 30 November 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Juliana Ng | 30 September 2024 | 29 September 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Liz Allen | 30 September 2024 | 29 September 2026 |
| Member | Mrs. Megan Easton | 26 May 2024 | 25 May 2026 |
| Member | Professor Lyndall Strazdins | 30 September 2024 | 29 September 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Tanya Hosch | 1 July 2024 | 30 June 2028 |
| CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Prof. Genevieve Bell | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2028 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Anne-Marie Schwirtlich AM | 1 July 2021 | 30 June 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Robert Whitfield AM | 1 July 2024 | 30 June 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Padma Raman PSM | 1 July 2021 | 30 June 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Larry Marshall | 1 August 2023 | 31 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Brenna Barker-Lamb | 1 December 2024 | 30 November 2025 |
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