MIA National
The Migration Institute of Australia is the peak representative body for the Australian migration advice profession. Our vision is for a society where migration to Australia is valued and the professionalism of MIA Members is recognised by all stakeholders. See more here.
MIA Staff
Maurene Horder has been Chief Executive Officer of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) for the past three years. In this role, she has achieved major changes and improvements to the recognition and standing of the MIA and its Members.
Prior to her current role, Ms Horder held senior management positions in the public and private sector across a diverse range of industries, including serving as CEO of the COAG body the National Marine Safety Committee for nine years, during which time, significant reforms to maritime safety regulations were achieved.
A former teacher, Ms Horder entered politics in the 1980s and became Minority Leader of the ACT House of Assembly. She has worked as a Ministerial Consultant in ethnic affairs and is a former Chair of Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services, which managed Australia’s migrant centres prior to their privatisation. Ms Horder has also served on a wide range of community boards and committees including Alzheimer’s Association NSW and the Child Accident Prevention Foundation.
| Chief Executive Officer | Maurene Horder |
| Professional Support General Manager | Kevin Lane MARN 0213954 |
| Marketing Manager | Josh Bedwell |
| Communications Manager | Brian Duff |
| Education and Membership Manager | Jemma Still |
| Accounts and Administration Manager | Beth Arnott |
| Executive Officer |
Pallavi Sinha |
| Education and Training Administrator | Sarah Moore |
| Membership Services Administrator | Rachel Bourke |
| Research Officer | Pamela O'Neill |
| Reception /Administration Assistant | Kris Liu |
MIA Board
| National President Independent Director |
Ainslie van Onselen (PDF) LLB |
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National Vice President |
Angela Chan |
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Honorary Treasurer |
Jacqui Ure |
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Director |
Michael Walker MBA |
|
Director |
Mark Glazbrook |
|
Director |
Stanley Shneider |
|
Member Director |
Katie Malyon BA LLB (Hons) AFMIA |
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