Council Members

Council Nominations:

APHIA is inviting nominations from current APHIA members across the Asia-Pacific region for the positions of APHIA President and Council Members.

As APHIA continues to develop as a regional organisation, we are seeking nominations from APHIA members committed to advancing histocompatibility and immunogenetics across the Asia-Pacific region and who are willing to contribute their expertise, leadership and time to APHIA's future direction.

• New ACNC requirements for Council members

APHIA is now registered as an Australian not-for-profit organisation with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). As Council members are considered Responsible People of the organisation, all nominees must meet the ACNC's Governance Standard 4 requirements relating to the suitability of Responsible People.

This requirement applies to both Australian and international nominees. Nominees must not be disqualified from managing a corporation under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and must not have been disqualified by the ACNC from acting as a Responsible Person. This can include certain serious or dishonesty-related criminal convictions, current bankruptcy or personal insolvency, or certain disqualifications imposed by a court or regulator. The ACNC guidance also recognises that certain matters arising under foreign law may be relevant.

APHIA will undertake the appropriate checks and nominees will be required to complete the relevant Responsible Person declaration as part of the appointment process.

Further information is available directly from the ACNC:

ACNC – Governance Standard 4: Suitability of Responsible People

ACNC – Disqualification from being a Responsible Person

• How to nominate

To be considered for the position of President or Council Member, please submit:

• the completed nomination form;

• a brief biography/CV outlining your relevant experience and contribution to APHIA; and

• a recent photograph.

Nominations must be received by 23 October 2026. Please note there will be no extension to closing date.

We strongly encourage members across the Asia-Pacific region to consider nominating themselves or putting forward a colleague who would bring valuable expertise, leadership and regional representation to the APHIA Council.

• Further information

Nominees are encouraged to refer to the APHIA Constitution for further information regarding the roles, responsibilities and appointment of the President and Council members.

If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, Council roles or the requirements for nominees, please contact the current APHIA President at President@aphia.org.au for further information.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and to continuing to build a strong, diverse and engaged APHIA Council representing our region.

• APHIA Council Nomination Form

• APHIA President Nomination Form