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.

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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.

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