Documents Relating To The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (abc) Board: Non‐executive Director (ned) And Deputy Chair Vacancies.

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This cabinet submission to the Minister for Communications seeks approval to fill two ABC Board vacancies: a non-executive Director (NED) position that became vacant following Peter Tonagh's resignation on 23 December 2024, and a Deputy Chair vacancy arising on 6 August 2025 when Georgina Somerset's six-month term ends. Under the ABC Act, the Deputy Chair is appointed by the Governor-General from the Board's NEDs and serves on a part-time basis for up to five years. The submission includes a Nomination Panel report on the NED selection process, current Board membership details, eligible NED candidates for the Deputy Chair role, and relevant selection criteria. The Minister was asked to action the matter by 4 August 2025 to enable timely Deputy Chair appointment. No financial impacts or media opportunities were identified.