The Governor‑General has recently appointed and reappointed the following part‑time members to the Takeovers Panel (the Panel) for a three‑year period beginning on 2 April 2026.
Appointments
Mr Justin Harris, Dr Jane McAloon AM, Ms Christine McLoughlin AM and Ms Antonella Pacitti.
Reappointments
Ms Yasmin Allen AM, Ms Sylvia Falzon AM, Mr Joseph Fayyad, Ms Louise Higgins, Ms Kristen Jung, Dr Michael Lishman, Ms Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Ms Emma-Jane Newton, Ms Diana Nicholson, Mr Neil Pathak, Mr James Stewart, Ms Erin Tinker and Ms Kate Towey.
The Panel is the primary forum for resolving disputes in takeovers in Australia, playing a critical role in promoting certainty, efficiency and fairness in the takeovers market. It resolves disputes in a timely and commercially-focused manner and provides clear guidance to support well‑functioning and competitive capital markets.
The Government has appointed and reappointed highly qualified members to the Panel, bringing senior‑level experience across investment banking, law and corporate leadership. Their expertise in complex and contested public mergers and acquisitions will ensure the Panel remains well-equipped to deal with the full range of issues that arise during takeover activity.
They maintain a strong balance of skills, experience and judgement across the Panel, while supporting the Government’s commitment to gender diversity on Australian Government boards.
The functions and powers of the Panel are conferred by the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.