F.Y.I.

Ex Federal MP Alan Ferguson made first independent chair of ABAC

The Alcohol Beverages Marketing Scheme which regulates and adjudicates on alcohol ads in Australia has made former MP Alan Ferguson its first independent chairman.

The release:

The Alcohol Beverages Marketing Scheme (ABAC) today announced that The Hon Alan Ferguson has been appointed the inaugural Independent Chair of the ABAC Management Committee.

The ABAC Management Committee comprises representatives from the alcohol and advertising peak  industry associations together with a Commonwealth government representative .

The role of Chair has, to date, rotated annually among industry members of the Management Committee and this appointment will provide independence, continuity and a fresh perspective for the Management Committee.

The Hon Alan Ferguson is a former Commonwealth Senator  who served three terms and was President of the Senate for 1 year.  He was also Deputy President of the Senate and Chair of Committees for 3 years and served on numerouse Senate Committees, notably he was a longstanding Chair of the Joint Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade.

Source: Medianet press release

ADVERTISEMENT

Get the latest media and marketing industry news (and views) direct to your inbox.

Sign up to the free Mumbrella newsletter now.

 

SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to our free daily update to get the latest in media and marketing.