University Council

Council has overall responsibility to provide leadership, good governance and oversight of the University

The Griffith University Act 1998 [the Act] establishes the Council of Griffith University as the University’s governing body. The functions and powers of Council are conferred under the Act.

Refer to the links below for resources related to the University Council:

Sustainable Development Goals

The University Council proudly supports Griffith University's alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to providing the leadership needed to attain the goals.

Committee Membership

Chancellor
The Hon Andrew Fraser		1 October 2022 to 30 September 2026
Deputy Chancellor
Ms Rebecca Frizelle OAM		10 October 2022 to 30 October 2025
Pro Chancellors
Ms Amelia Evans		10 October 2022 to 30 October 2025
Ms Karen Prentis		10 October 2022 to 30 October 2025
Ms Jessica Rudd		10 October 2022 to 31 December 2025

Ex Officio

Vice Chancellor and President
Professor Carolyn Evans		ex officio

Appointed

Members appointed by Governor-in-Council
Ms Linda Apelt		1 January 2022 to 30 October 2025
Mr Joshua Creamer		27 October 2022 to 30 October 2025
Ms Georgina Crundell		31 October 2021 to 30 October 2025
Ms Amelia Evans		31 October 2021 to 30 October 2025
Ms Karen Prentis		31 October 2021 to 30 October 2025
Dr Hal Rice		31 October 2021 to 30 October 2025
The Hon Dr Brett Mason		15 August 2024 to 30 October 2025
Four additional members appointed by the Council
Ms Rebecca Frizelle OAM		1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026
Mr Andrew Hawkins		1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026
Ms Jessica Rudd		1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025
Professor John Dewar AO		1 February 2025 to 31 December 2028

Elected

Two members of the academic staff of the University, elected by the academic staff of the University
Professor Maxime Aubert			28 October 2021 to 27 October 2025
Professor Eleanor Milligan			1 October 2022 to 27 October 2025
One member of the professional and support staff of University, elected by the professional and support staff of the University
Ms Tasha Langham			28 October 2021 to 27 October 2025
One postgraduate student of the University, elected by the postgraduate students of the University
Mr Ryo Takamizawa			28 October 2023 to 27 October 2025
One undergraduate student of the University, elected by the undergraduate students of the University
Ms Natalia Drazek			27 October 2024 to 27 October 2025

Rights of Audience and Debate

Provost
Professor Liz Burd
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education)
Professor Shaun Ewen
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous)
Professor Jonathan Bullen
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
Professor Lee Smith
Vice President (Industry and External Engagement)
Professor Bronwyn Harch
Chief Operating Officer
Mr Peter Bryant
Vice President (Future Students & Strategic Communications)
Mr Phillip Stork
Vice President (Advancement)
Mr Marcus Ward

Secretary

Head, Corporate Governance

Dr Rebecca Voisey

Meeting dates

Date	Time	Location	Meeting Notes
Monday, 24 February 2025	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Gold Coast
Monday, 28 April 2025	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Brisbane South (Nathan)
Monday, 16 June 2025	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Brisbane City (South Bank)
Monday, 18 August 2025	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Gold Coast
Thursday, 11 September 2025	TBC	Logan	Strategic Retreat
Friday, 12 September 2025	TBC	Logan	Strategic Retreat
Monday, 20 October 2025	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Brisbane South (Nathan)
Wednesday, 03 December 2025	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Gold Coast

Sub Committees

Academic Committee

Audit and Risk Committee

Finance and Infrastructure Committee

People, Nominations and Remuneration Committee

Contact us

For meeting agendas, minutes and more information about University Council, contact the Secretary, Dr Rebecca Voisey

r.voisey@griffith.edu.au