Statement on Deputy Chair of ACMA

The Albanese Government will commence a selection process for the next Deputy Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in the coming weeks, with current Deputy Chair Ms Creina Chapman advising she is retiring and will not seek reappointment at the completion of her term.
 
The Government acknowledges Ms Chapman for her outstanding leadership and contribution to the ACMA since her initial appointment in June 2018.
 
As Deputy Chair, Ms Chapman has provided admirable leadership to the Authority and staff, and valuable advice to the Government on significant changes across the communications and media landscape. This has included overseeing the implementation of major Government reforms to improve consumer safety, protection and connectivity for all Australians.
 
The selection process for the next ACMA Deputy Chair will be conducted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts and is expected to commence next month.
 
Ms Chapman’s term concludes on 10 December 2024. An interim Deputy Chair will be appointed while the selection process is finalised and will be announced in due course.
 
Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:

“On behalf of the Australian Government, I would like to thank Ms Chapman for her exemplary leadership as Deputy Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority over the past 6 years.
 
 “She has navigated the Authority through a time of significant change for the communications and media industries and contributed to reforms that make a real difference for Australians when it comes to consumer safety and connectivity. 
 
“In this way, Ms Chapman has made a positive and enduring contribution to the Australian communications and media landscape. We wish her well for the remainder of her term and her future endeavours.”