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

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Board)

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. It also performs a number of safety-related functions including safety education and training.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Civil Aviation Act 1988, section 8

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    7

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Executive Management

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    18 Marcus Clarke Street
    Canberra City ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Air Chief Marshal (Retired) Mark Binskin AC (Retd) 20 August 2024 19 August 2027
Deputy Chair VACANT
Member Ms. Jacqueline Korhonen 7 February 2023 7 February 2026
Member Ms. Mary (Elizabeth) Hallett 1 July 2023 30 June 2026
Member Mr. Adrian Verkerk 16 May 2024 15 May 2027
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director Ms. Pip Spence 17 May 2021 16 May 2026
Member Prof. Tarryn Kille 9 October 2023 8 October 2026
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