The National Museum of Australia's role is to develop and maintain a national collection of historical material and increase awareness and understanding of Australia's history and culture. It fulfils this by undertaking research, managing its collections and providing access through public programs and exhibitions.
It's mission is to promote an understanding of Australia's history and an awareness of future possibilities by:
- developing, preserving, digitising and exhibiting a significant national collection;
- taking a leadership role in research and scholarship;
- engaging and providing access for audiences nationally and internationally; and
- delivering innovative programmes.
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
National Museum of Australia Act 1980
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
12
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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
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
Acton ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Clare Wright | 21 August 2024 | 20 August 2027 |
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Ms. Katherine McMahon | 18 February 2024 | 17 February 2029 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Mr. Bernard Salt | 17 March 2022 | 16 March 2025 |
Member | Prof. Angela McGrath | 1 August 2024 | 31 July 2027 |
Member | Ms. Kate Fielding | 12 September 2024 | 11 September 2027 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Ms. Janine Freeman | 1 August 2024 | 31 July 2027 |
Member | Prof. Megan Davis | 1 August 2024 | 31 July 2027 |
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