Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin today confirmed nine new appointments and seven reappointments to the boards of five of the State's cultural institutions. The appointments, which take effect from 1 January 2023 for a three-year term, will see women make up 60 per cent of all board positions.
"The latest appointments will bring fresh, diverse perspectives that will be invaluable to each Board, particularly as the institutions embark on exciting transformation with new infrastructure development and renewal," Mr Franklin said.
"Our State's cultural institutions will benefit enormously from the diversity, exceptional expertise, vision, and passion of these new appointments. I have great confidence that these board members will contribute significantly to each institution and deliver valuable outcomes for the people of NSW.
"I wish to thank our retiring board members who have contributed significantly during their terms and delivered valuable outcomes for the people of NSW."
Ms Kiera Grant and Mrs Liz Lewin join the board of the Art Gallery of NSW Trust as new appointments, alongside Mr Tony Albert, Ms Anita Belgiorno-Nettis AM and Mr Andrew Cameron AM who are all reappointed to the board. The Hon. Mrs Ashley Dawson-Damer AM and Ms Gretel Packer AM finish their terms at the end of the year.
The Australian Museum Trust welcomes the appointment of Professor Shirley Alexander AM, Mr Brett Clegg, Ms Jennifer Dalitz and Mr David Feetham. Outgoing Trust President Mr David Armstrong hands over to Mr Brian Hartzer as the incoming President of the Trust. Mr Steven Gregg, Dr Roderic Kefford AM and Ms Sara Watts will conclude their terms on the board at the end of the year.
Reappointed to the Library Council of NSW are Dr Christopher Allen and Ms Jane Garling.
Ms Suzie Laundy and Mr Peter Poulet have been reappointed to the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Trust.
Ms Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, Mr Allan Vidor AM, and Ms Sara Watts take up appointments to the board of the Sydney Opera House Trust, as the Hon. Bruce Baird AM, Ms Jillian Segal and Mr Phillip Wolanski conclude their terms.
