About the Council for Australian-Arab Relations

Mission Statement

To promote between the peoples of Australia and the Arab world mutual interests and a greater understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures, values, beliefs and diversity.

Strategic Objectives of the Council

The strategic objectives of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations are:

• to support robust professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and the Arab world that will promote mutual understanding and project positive, accurate and contemporary images of each other's societies.
• to promote productive partnerships between Australia and the Arab world on contemporary issues of shared interest, particularly in the fields of science, technology, the environment and social development initiatives such as health and sport.
• to raise public and corporate awareness of the importance of the Australian-Arab relationship.
• to support increased business and trade between Australia and Arab countries.

Strategic plans

• Strategic plan 2013-15
• Strategic plan 2006-09
• Strategic plan 2003-05

Annual reports

Annual Program Reports

Establishment of the Council

• Establishment and Operation of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations
• Charter of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations

Board members

• Ms Aziza Abdel-Halim AM, appointed as a member for three years from 16 December 2012.
• Dr Anne Aly, re-appointed as a member for three years from 16 December 2012.
• Mr Talal Yassine OAM, appointed as a member for three years from 16 December 2012.
• Mr Roland Jabbour Esq. J.P, appointed as a member for three years from 16 December 2012.
• Mr Ahmed Fahour, Chairman. Appointed for three years from 31 January 2011.
• Dr Glen Simpson, Deputy Chairman. Appointed for a period of three years from 31 January 2011.
• The Hon Steve Bracks AC. Appointed as a member for three years from 22 September 2011.
• Ms Jennifer Rawson, ex officio member.
• Mr David Landers, ex officio member.