Appointment To Board Of Old Parliament House 6 August

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The Albanese Government has today announced the reappointment of Ms Lenda Oshalem to the Board of Old Parliament House for a second term.

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said Ms Oshalem has proven herself to be a valued member of the Board since 2021.

"Lenda continues to be a strong advocate and advisor to one of the nation's most iconic institutions in Old Parliament House.

"I'd like to thank Lenda for her ongoing commitment as a Board member and look forward to seeing what's in store for the future of this great museum."

Old Parliament House was the home of the Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988, when the current Parliament House was opened. Old Parliament House is now home to the Museum of Australian Democracy, which provides Australians with an enriched understanding and appreciation of the political legacy and intrinsic value of Australian democracy.

Ms Lenda Oshalem is the Executive Director of Advocacy and Engagement at Minderoo Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropic organisations, Chair of the social impact film enterprise, Minderoo Pictures and a member of Auspire - Australia Day Council of WA Board, a not-for-profit organisation which promotes and builds the capacity for social and cultural inclusion.

Ms Oshalem's previous roles include Management Committee Member at Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre (2014-2018), National Campaigns Director and Partner at SEC Newgate (2017-2023) and Assistant State Secretary and Assistant State Campaign Director for the WA Labor Party (between 2012 and 2017).

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