APPOINTMENT TO THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA COUNCIL

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed the Hon Christopher Pyne as a member to the National Library of Australia Council for a three-year term.

The National Library of Australia ensures documents of national significance are collected, preserved and made accessible for future generations. 

It also maintains Trove which brings together collections from Australian libraries, universities, museums, galleries and archives and makes them accessible to the public.

The Council – established by the National Library Act 1960 – is the National Library’s governing body and is responsible for setting its overall strategic direction. 

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said Mr Pyne’s appointment would be a valuable addition to the board.

“From his many years in Parliament, Christopher understands the importance of having strong leadership for our National Institutions for them to keep operating effectively.

“His experience in governance will help the Library’s Council continue to make decisions that strengthen this iconic institution.”

“His book, The Insider, is kept within the library’s collection, his TV segment Pyne and Marles, is not.”

Hon Christopher Pyne is a strategic advisor, public affairs consultant, author, broadcaster and former Federal Minister. Mr Pyne was first elected to Parliament in 1993 and served as the Member for Sturt for 26 years. During his time in Parliament he held the portfolios of Ageing, Education, Industry Innovation and Science, Defence Industry, Defence and Leader of the House. Prior to his election to the Parliament, Mr Pyne practised as a solicitor at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Thomson Geer. He is currently the Executive Chairman of government affairs firm, Pyne and Partners and an Industry Professor at Adelaide University.

Mr Pyne serves on several boards including: Chair of the Council on the Ageing Australia, Chair of the South Australia Council of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce; Co-chair of the Australia-UAE Business Council; a member of the advisory boards of the NIOA Group and Orygen; and has recently retired as Chair of Vision 2020 Australia and the Board of High Com Ltd.