- ACRS Staff
- Council
- Management Sub-Committee
- Finance & Risk Audit Committee
- ACRS Presidents
- Patrons of ACRS
ACRS Staff
Council
Finance & Risk Audit Committee
ACRS Presidents
Professor Ann Williamson
2022 – Present
Ann was on the ACRS Council as Secretary for one two-year term before being elected as President. She is Emeritus Professor at UNSW Sydney and a Fellow of the ACRS. She was Director of the Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research Centre for nearly a decade until retiring at the end of 2018. She is recognised for road safety research, especially on understanding the role of the road user within the road safety system. She is committed to ensuring research evidence is used to develop best possible road safety policy and practice. Her previous contributions to the ACRS include developing an NHMRC-supported proposal for a National Road Safety Research Strategy. She has also been involved in a wide range of technical and advisory groups for road authorities, and she continues to be a regular and enthusiastic advocate on road safety issues.
Patrons of ACRS
Honourable Sam Mostyn AC
Ms Sam Mostyn AC was sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General on 1 July 2024.
A businesswoman and community leader, Ms Mostyn is known for her exceptional service to the Australian community. She has a long history in executive and governance roles across diverse sectors, including business, sport, climate change, the arts, policy and not-for-profit.
In 2024, Ms Mostyn was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service in the social justice, gender equity, sporting, cultural and business sectors, to reconciliation, and to environmental sustainability. She had previously been appointed an Officer of the Order in 2021.
For her continued contribution as an advocate for gender inclusion and equality, sustainability, and climate change action, Ms Mostyn was awarded the 2020 United Nations Day Honour Award and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the Australian National University in 2018.