Appendices

Appendix B Advisory Council

At 30 June 2009, the Old Parliament House Advisory Council had six members (as shown in Table 11), and four vacancies for members. Mr Peter Rush of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet was an official observer of the council.

The terms of the Rt Hon Doug Anthony (former Chair) and Mr Fred Brenchley expired during 2008–09.

Table 11 Old Parliament House Advisory Council members at 30 June 2009
Role Name Background Term
Chair Mr William McInnes Writer and actor 16 February 2009 to 15 February 2012
Deputy Chair The Hon Susan Ryan Former senator and minister 16 May 2008 to 15 May 2011
Member The Hon Paul Calvert Former President of the Senate 16 May 2008 to 15 May 2011
Member Dr Jane Lennon Heritage expert 24 July 2007 to 23 July 2010
Member Mr Geoff Pryor Cartoonist and artist 24 July 2007 to 23 July 2010
Member Dr John Byron Academic 26 June 2008 to 25 June 2011
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