Creative Australia Act 2023
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47A Simplified outline of this Part
This Part establishes the Writing Australia Council.
The function of the Writing Australia Council is to advise the Board about the responsibilities of Writing Australia. The Board may also direct the Council to perform a particular function, or exercise a particular power, of Creative Australia.
The Council consists of the Chair of the Council and 8 other members. The CEO must be the Chair of the Council and the other members are appointed by the Minister.
This Part also deals with the terms and conditions of appointment for Council members (other than the CEO) and the procedures of the Council.