Policy Taskforce
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Canberra business leaders addressing the economic development issues of today and tomorrow.
Canberra Business Chamber leads the discussion on the issues that impact business and the ACT economy, now and into the future
The Chamber’s Policy Taskforce brings together ten industry leaders to advise and support us on key issues. They help us develop and implement long-term plans for a vibrant future. Taskforce members play an important role in the development of policies which, in turn, become the driving force behind the policy agenda.
Taskforce members are invited to join by the chamber board, based on their business leadership, influence, experience and connections to the broader community.
Members are appointed by the Chamber board and operate under terms of reference approved by the board.
Members come from a range of industry sectors, large and small businesses, and a diversity of different backgrounds.
Current members include:

Craig Sloan
Professional Services
Currently partner at KPMG
Chair of Canberra Institute of Technology (since 2015)
Chair, CIT Solutions
Director of TAFE Directors Australia
President of Hockey ACT.

Dr. Michael Schaper
Business Advisory
Chair, University of Canberra Business School advisory board
Chair, ATO’s Shadow Economy Advisory Forum
Former CEO, Canberra Business Chamber
Former Deputy Chairman, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

Gai Brodtmann
Government
Former federal MHR for Canberra 2010-2019 and Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence
Currently board member, Museum of Australian Democracy
Council member, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Futures Council member, National Security College
Advisory board member,
Sapien Cyber

Chris Faulks
Education and Business
Currently Deputy Chancellor of the University of Canberra (since 2017)
Current board member of National Capital Authority (since 2014)
Previously CEO of Canberra Business Council (2007-15)

Athol Chalmers
NFPs and Associations
Currently President of Canberra Highland Society & Burns Club
President of Canberra Community Clubs.

Michael Brennan
Law and Professional Services
Currently managing partner at Minter Ellison Canberra

Liesel Wett
Health and Aged Care
Currently chair of Goodwin Aged Care and CEO of Pathology Australia (both since 2014)
National director of AICD
(since 2015)

Stephen Parker
Education
Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra (2007-16)
Currently Global Lead, Education and Skills, KPMG