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Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration

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The MACSM is a tripartite body, comprised of industry, union, government and other relevant representatives, which provides advice to Government on Australia’s skilled migration programs and related matters.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    H. Ministerial Councils and related bodies

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Migration Act 1958

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    14

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    D. Other governance relationship

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    6 Chan Street
    Belconnen ACT 2617
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair The Hon. Tony Burke MP 15 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Electrical Trades Union ETU 13 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federat ANMF 13 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Business Council of Australia BCA 6 March 2024 30 June 2025
Member Committee for Economic Development of Au CEDA 21 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Council of Small Business Organisations COSBOA 27 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member National Farmers’ Federation NFF 14 March 2024 30 June 2025
Member Australian Meat Industry Employees Union AMIEU 19 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member VACANT
Member Australian Industry Group AiG 15 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Australian Council of Trade Unions ACTU 13 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industr ACCI 13 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Regional Australia Institute RAI 27 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ SDA 23 February 2024 30 June 2025
Member United Workers Union UWU 20 February 2024 30 June 2025
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