FOI 26-2615 - Appointment Of Chair Of The NDIA Board

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This FOI release contains correspondence from Health Minister Mark Butler to the South Australian Disability Minister regarding the extension of National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board member appointments. The letter announces the minister's intention to appoint five individuals—Ms Maryanne Diamond, Mr Graeme Innes, Dr Dennis Naphine, Mrs Joan McKenna-Kerr, and Dr Richard Fejo—as acting Board members until 16 June 2026, following the expiration of their initial terms between January and March 2026. The extension provides operational continuity while allowing time for review of state and territory nominations for permanent appointments. The correspondence outlines legislative requirements under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, specifying that Board members must collectively possess disability experience, insurance and financial management expertise, and corporate governance knowledge, with mandatory Indigenous representation.