About the Council
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Council is made up of a Chair and nine members appointed under the Asbestos Safety and Eradication 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 four 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 Tracy Mackey |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Mr Chris Wicks |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
17 April 2020 |
16 April 2023 |
|
Member |
Ms Melina Sehr |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
3 April 2019 |
2 April 2022 |
|
Member |
Mr Tony Circelli |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
20 August 2018 |
19 August 2021 |
|
Member |
Mr Liam O’Brien |
Member representing the interests of workers in Australia |
18 March 2019 |
17 March 2022 |
|
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 |
Dr Robert Walters |
Representing an otherwise unrepresented group of stakeholders (Tasmania) |
Member from 2013-16 5 May 2017 |
Not specified |
|
Observer |
Dr Peter McGarry |
Representing an otherwise unrepresented group of stakeholders (Queensland) |
9 March 2018 |
Not specified |
|
Observer |
Ms Simone Stevenson |
Representing an otherwise unrepresented group of stakeholders (VAEA) |
14 March 2018 |
Not specified |
