The Hon Michael Knight AO appointed to Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Tribunal

Commencing on 13 November 2024, Mr Knight will hold office as the Tribunal responsible for determining the remuneration for Judicial Office Holders, Court and Related Office Holders, Public Office Holders and Public Service Senior Executives.

Mr Knight has advised on several private sector boards and Government bodies, including as President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, Chair of Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Chair of Sydney Gas Limited.

His work spans a range of areas including infrastructure, tourism, major events, health, transport, energy and police.

Mr Knight also served in the NSW Parliament from 1981 until 2001 and served as the Minister for Roads, Minister for Public Works and Services, and Minister for the Olympics.

Her Excellency the Governor approved the appointment of Mr Knight in line with the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975. The term of the previous office holder, The Hon Greg Pearce, expired on 3 November 2024.

Mr Knight succeeds Mr Greg Pearce a Minister in the former Government. We thank him for his service.