5 August 1997
Professor John Niland wins Ballot for AVCC President

Professor John Niland AO, Vice-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales, has won the ballot for the position of President of the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC).

Professor Niland will take up the position for a period of 2 years on 1 January 1998 when the term of the current President, Professor Fay Gale, expires.

Professor Niland has been the Vice-Chancellor of UNSW since 1992, and has served on the AVCC Board of Directors since 1996.

Professor Niland's academic background is economics and industrial relations. He is widely credited with providing the intellectual and strategic framework for the introduction of enterprise bargaining in Australia. He has been Chairman and Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority in New South Wales and a member of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Board. He is currently Deputy Chair of the Garvan Institute for Medical Research and serves on the Boards of St Vincent's Hospital and the Australian Technology Park.

Professor Niland said that "the next couple of years will be as critical as any for the university system in Australia, and I look forward to the challenge ahead."

The Acting President of the AVCC, Professor Geoff Wilson, congratulated Professor Niland on his success and wished him well.

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Professor Niland’s Office: 02 9385 2878

5 August 1997 Professor John Niland wins Ballot for AVCC President

5 August 1997
Professor John Niland wins Ballot for AVCC President