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Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

National Blood Authority (Board)

Health and Aged Care
The National Blood Authority (NBA) is a statutory agency that manages and coordinates arrangements for the supply of blood and blood products and services on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    National Blood Authority Act 2003

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    7

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No, but noted in parent's annual report

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    243 Northbourne Ave
    Lyneham ACT 2602
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Amanda Rischbieth 26 June 2023 25 June 2027
Member Dr. John Rowell 26 June 2023 25 June 2027
Member Mr. Peter Lewinsky AM 6 November 2024 5 November 2028
Member Dr. Simon Towler 21 March 2025 20 June 2025
Member Prof. Nicola Spurrier PSM 26 June 2023 25 June 2027
Member Ms. Penny Shakespeare 26 June 2023 25 June 2027
Member Mr. Geoffrey Bartle 11 November 2021 22 October 2025
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