Committee

The Committee was established to safeguard the interests of the Press Gallery at Parliament House, and to assist the more than 250 credentialed members. Its responsibilities include authorising Parliament House security passes for Press Gallery members, and approving new leaseholders in the gallery when space becomes available. More broadly, the Committee works closely with the Presiding Officers and the Department of Parliamentary Services on any matters that could affect its members. The Committee also helps negotiate Press Gallery pools and organises events including the annual Pollies vs. Press sports carnival and the Midwinter Ball.

The Press Gallery committee is made up of eight people. The current executive is:

President – Jane Norman (ABC)

Vice President – James Massola (SMH and The Age)

Secretary – Jade Gailberger (Herald Sun)

Treasurer – Tom Connell (Sky News)

There are four general positions, currently held by:

Katina Curtis (West Australian),  Tom McIlroy (AFR), Sunny Southwell (Nine) and Pablo Vinales (SBS).

Gallery elections are held every two years, with any holder of a Press Gallery pass able to put their name forward for a position.