Advising the Minister and the Director-General
Senator Faulkner and Frank Moorehouse at the launch of the Max Dupain exhibition in December 2007
The National Archives of Australia Advisory Council was established under subsection 10(1) of the Archives Act 1983. Its principal function is to furnish advice to the Special Minister of State and the Director-General of the Archives on matters that relate to the functions of the Archives.
The Minister or the Director-General may refer matters relating to the functions of the Archives to the Council for advice, or the Council may offer advice of its own accord.
Membership
Current members
Mr Paul Santamaria, SC (Chairman) Mr Peter Grant (Deputy Chair) Ms Barbara Belcher Mr Ian Hancock Dr Jane Wilson Mr Roland Perry Mr Aladin Rahemtula
Composition
The Archives Act provides for a Council consisting of:
- a Senator chosen by the Senate
- a member of the House of Representatives chosen by the House of Representatives
- 11 other members appointed by the Minister