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Privacy Advisory Committee

The Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC) provides strategic advice on privacy, from a broad range of perspectives, to the Australian Information Commissioner.

The PAC was established under section 82 of the Privacy Act. All members except the Commissioner are appointed by Her Excellency the Governor-General. The PAC consists of no more than six members. The PAC is convened by the Australian Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan AO.

Meeting reports: (from July 2011)

Privacy Advisory Committee meeting - 30 January 2012

Privacy Advisory Committee meeting - 6 July 2011

For other information about the Privacy Advisory Committee including its membership see: http://www.privacy.gov.au/aboutus/pac