About the Council
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council is made up of a Chair and nine members appointed under the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act (2013).
The current Chair is Mr John Williams who was appointed on 17 April 2020 for a term of three years. John is a former Federal Senator for NSW.
The Council has five members representing the Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments and two members representing the interest of workers and employers. It also has two members who are selected for their experience and expertise. There are currently three observers.
What the Council does
Its main functions are to monitor the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management and provide advice and recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer.
Council Members
|
POSITION |
APPOINTEE |
APPOINTED AS |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
EXPIRY DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHAIR |
Mr John Williams |
Chair |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Mr David Cains |
Member representing the Commonwealth |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Ms Jodie Deakes |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
31 March 2022 |
30 March 2025 |
|
Member |
Mr Chris Wicks |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Dr Robert Walters |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
3 July 2022 |
2 July 2025 |
|
Member |
Mr Michael Young |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
22 Oct 2021 |
21 Oct 2024 |
|
Member |
Mr Liam O’Brien |
Member representing the interests of workers in Australia |
18 March 2019 |
17 March 2025 |
|
Member |
Ms Tracey Browne |
Member representing the interests of employers in Australia |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Ms Nancy Milne OAM |
Other member |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Ms Carolyn Davis |
Other member |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Observer |
Ms Vicki Hamilton OAM |
Representing an otherwise unrepresented group of stakeholders (Asbestos support groups) |
5 July 2017 |
N/A |
|
Observer |
Ms Simone Stevenson |
Representing an otherwise unrepresented group of stakeholders (VAEA) |
14 March 2018 |
Not specified |
