The Australian Republic Movement’s National Committee has elected a new Chair, with broadcaster and former Socceroo, Craig Foster AM, elected to the role in an unanimous vote.
“My thanks to all our members and supporters on behalf of the National Committee for the confidence they’ve placed in us. I assure everyone that we understand the importance of the movement for Australia’s future and the responsibility weighs heavily,” said Ms Foster.
“The calibre, experience, diversity, gender balance and acumen of the National Committee is representative of contemporary Australia and I’m excited to be working with them all.
“Equality, merit, justice, fairness and inclusion are the five key principles of a modern, confident, reconciled and multicultural Australia that we’re all deeply proud of and they underpin the movement to embed our national identity across all institutions including an Australian Head of State.
“Australians want their own representative, chosen by and accountable to us and our inspiring task is to bring this to life in a way that all Australians understand, support and are proud of,” he said.
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, Nova Peris OAM and Rationalist Society President Dr Meredith Doig OAM were elected as deputy chairs.
They are joined on the Executive by experienced non-executive director and author Marina Go, veteran media presenter and University of Sydney mathematics ambassador, Adam Spencer and policy advisor, Tiffany O’Keefe. Nathan Hansford, a director at a global management consulting and professional services firm, was elected as Treasurer.
The new Executive will lead the ARM as it campaigns to build support for an Australian republic.
