VRQA Board

VRQA Board membership is by ministerial nomination and appointed by the Governor in Council. Nominations are made to ensure that the Board includes members who have skills and experience that are drawn from appropriate fields relevant to the functions of the VRQA including education (school education, vocational education and training, adult community and further education), quality assurance, business management, institutional governance, law, finance and industry.

Message from the Chair

Welcome to the VRQA website. The VRQA is created under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au). Our regulatory practices are based on a style that is proportionate to risk; that minimises duplication with other compliance requirements; and that focuses on quality assurance, not quality control.

The VRQA is a statutory body with 13 Board members (see below). The VRQA is accountable to the Minister for Education (for schools) and the Minister for Higher Education and Skills (for tertiary providers).

As you explore this website, you will find further information on our responsibilities and functions. We are keen to hear from our stakeholders and encourage you to contact us with your questions and comments.

Stuart Hamilton

Board members

Name Category Term (yrs) Term ends

Stuart Hamilton AO

Chair

3 16 October 2012

Elizabeth Alexander

Member 3 16 October 2014

Chris Bennett

Member 2 16 October 2013

Richard Bolt

Ex Officio Member N/A N/A

Stephen Elder

Member 3 16 October 2014

Patricia Neden

Member 3 16 October 2012

Michael Perry

Member 3 16 October 2014

Howard Ronaldson

Ex Officio Member N/A N/A

Di Rule

Member 2 16 October 2013

Tim Smith

Member 3 16 October 2014

Glenda Strong

Member 3 16 October 2012

Richard (Rick) Tudor

Member 2 16 October 2013

Michonne van Rees

Member 2 16 October 2013