Meet the Governing Council
The Governing Council comprises both members elected by the profession and members appointed by the Minister of Education.
What is the Governing Council responsible for?
Our Governing Council members are responsible for ensuring our legislative functions are carried out effectively, efficiently, and in the interests of the profession and the public.
The current Council members commenced their 3-year term of appointment on 1 July 2025.
The Governing Council members
David Ferguson - Chair
Patrick Walsh - Deputy Chair
Andrée Atkinson
Dr Sarah Brown
Heath Chittenden
Susan Hassall
Patrick Drumm
Cathy Wilson
Liam Rutherford
Pat Newman
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