Public Records Advisory Council

The Public Records Advisory Council

The Public Records Act 1973 established the Public Records Advisory Council (PRAC) to provide advice to PROV. PRAC also advises the Minister on administration of the Act and promotes cooperation between PROV and other government agencies.

Council members are appointed by PROV's responsible Minister, currently the Minister for Government Services, Gabrielle Williams MP.

Council members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to PROV. Recruitment is currently underway to fill PRAC's vacant positions. We look forward to welcoming new members soon.

PRAC President

Andrew Campbell is an Adjunct Professor of Practice at Monash University’s Emerging Technologies Research Lab and a faculty member of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government. He is also Founder of the Campbell Advisory Group where he acts as an independent adviser to organisations specialising in governance, risk and integrity. Andrew has previously held executive positions in the Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Department of Premier and Cabinet in a career that spanned more than 25 years, which included providing advice and support to six Premiers.

Council members

Public Administration

David Brous is the Principal of Impact Consulting Group. He is a specialist research consultant to the government and non-government sectors, concentrating on public policy analysis, program evaluation and strategic review. His capabilities cover the key areas of health, indigenous services, employment and training, community services, tourism, local government, primary industries, environment, justice, cultural and recreation services.

Representative for Family History and Genealogy

Diane Gardiner AM has extensive knowledge and understanding of the records held at the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV), and their enormous value to family historians and genealogists, having worked at PROV for over ten years. She worked as Manager, Community Access at PROV, and then held the position of General Manager Old Treasury Building until she retired. Diane has worked in the museum and heritage sectors for over 30 years gaining International and Australia wide experience and networks across the history and cultural sectors. Diane has held a number of executive roles in museum organisations as Chair of the History Council of Victoria and a board member at Her Place Women’s Museum Australia. She is currently Honorary President of the La Trobe Society. She has gained a number of awards and fellowships for her work in the History, Museums and Museum Education sectors. Diane has worked closely with the Genealogical Society and the family history branch of the State Library of Victoria and has a keen personal interest in the study of family history.

Historical Research (Academic)