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Membership of Council

The membership, qualifications and appointment of Council members is contained in the University of Canberra Act 1989 (ACT).

Council members must abide by the following.

  • Always act in the best interests of the University as a whole and not act as a delegate or representative of a particular constituency.
  • Act in good faith, honestly and for a proper purpose.
  • Exercise appropriate care and diligence.
  • Not improperly use their position to gain an advantage for themselves or someone else or cause detriment to the University or someone else.
  • Disclose and avoid conflicts of interest.
NameCategory Section of the Act Term of office
Lisa Paul AO PSM Chancellor 11(1)(a) 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2029
Professor Lucy JohnstonInterim Vice-Chancellor & President 11(1)(b) ex-officio member
Professor Elisa Martinez-Marroquin Chair, Academic Board AM 11(1)(c) 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2022
1 January 2023 - 31 December 2025
Ministerial appointments
Ms Patricia Kelly PSM (Deputy Chancellor) Chief Minister 11(1)(d) 11 April 2019 - 10 April 2022
12 April 2022 – 11 April 2025 
Mr  David  SturgissChief Minister 11(1)(d)23 January 2018 - 22 January 2021
26 February 2021 - 25 February 2024 
Ms Alice Tay Chief Minister 11(1)(d) 3 July 2020 - 2 July 2023
4 July 2023 - 3 July 2026
Ms Anne-Marie Lansdown Chief Minister 11(1)(d) 23 October 2023 - 22 October 2026
Dr Michael Schaper Chief Minister 11(1)(d) 19 November 2018 - 18 November 2021
19 November 2021 - 18 November 2024 
Ms Christine WilliamsChief Minister11(1)(d)19 November 2021 - 18 November 2024
Mr Medy Hassan OAMChief Minister11(1)(d)19 November 2021 - 18 November 2024
Mr Michael Costello AOChief Minister11(1)(d)4 July 2023 -  3 July 2026
Staff appointments
Professor Benedict Sheehy       Academic Staff 11(1)(e) 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2025
Ms Deborah Poulton General Staff 11(1)(f) 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2025
Student appointments
Ms Mustaha Ahmed Undergraduate Student 11(1)(g) 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Mr Andrew Giumelli Postgraduate Student 11(1)(h) 1 January 2024 -  31 December  2024