The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Brad Potter as a part‑time accounting member beginning on 18 February 2025 and reappointed Ms Kerrie Howard as a part‑time business member beginning on 4 March 2025 to the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board (CADB) for a three‑year period.
The CADB is an independent disciplinary body that reviews matters relating to the conduct and ongoing registration of registered company auditors in response to applications by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
Mr Potter is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and head of the Department of Accounting.
Ms Howard has significant experience in financial services, superannuation, public sector and not‑for‑profit organisations in multiple sectors.
These appointments further contribute to the skills and experience available to the CADB to ensure it can continue to effectively carry out its important regulatory role.