Advising the Minister and the Director-General

Picture of Advisory Council at Brisbane Council meeting.
Dr Jane Wilson; Justice Patrick Keane; Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC; Justice Paul de Jersey; Mr Ross Gibbs; Mr Paul Santamaria (front); Professor John Williams (back); Dr Helen Irving (sitting); Senator Kate Lundy (middle); Mr David Irvine AO (back); Dr Dianne Snowden; Mr Roland Perry; Mr Aladin Rahemtula; and Mr Peter Grant.

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 Cabinet Secretary 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
  • Senator Kate Lundy
  • The Hon Alex Somlyay MP
  • Dr Jane Wilson
  • Mr Ian Hancock
  • Mr Roland Perry
  • Mr Aladin Rahemtula
  • Mr David Irvine AO
  • Dr Dianne Snowden
  • Associate Professor Dr Helen Irving
  • Professor John Williams

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