Penny Fowler reappointed Tourism Australia Board Chair

  • Media release
21 August 2025

Today I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mrs Penny Fowler as Chair of the Tourism Australia Board for a two-year term.

Mrs Fowler has extensive experience on multiple public and private sector boards and has demonstrated exceptional leadership.

Mrs Fowler’s reappointment will ensure continuity for Tourism Australia with the Managing Director Ms Phillipa Harrison departing at the end of this week.

On behalf of the Albanese Government and travel and tourism industry, I would like to thank Ms Harrison and wish her the best for her future endeavours.

I look forward to continuing to work with Mrs Fowler, the Board and Tourism Australia as they continue to drive demand and attract more international travellers to our shores.

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