The Albanese Labor Government has made three new appointments to two screen boards.
Dr Tania Chambers OAM appointed as Deputy Chair to the board of Screen Australia for a 3-year term.
Mr Christopher Chard appointed as a member to the board of Screen Australia for a 3-year term.
Ms Michelle Lim Davidson reappointed to the board of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation for a 3-year term.
Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said the appointees’ industry experience was well suited to their respective roles.
“The years of experience from both Tania and Chris will be an asset to the Screen Australia Board, ensuring its continued success.
“Michelle will continue to bring her expert knowledge and valuable insights to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation Board.”
Dr Tania Chambers OAM has extensive experience in the Australian screen industry as a creator and in governance roles. She has produced films and television series including God Bless You, Mr Kopu (2026), Invisible Boys (2025), How to Please a Woman (2022), Itch (2020), A Few Less Men (2017) and Kill Me Three Times (2015). She has previously held several notable positions in the Australian screen industry including Chief Executive Officer of Screen NSW and of Screenwest. In 2016, Dr Chambers was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the Arts and to Film and Television. She was recently nominated for 2026 Western Australian of the Year for her contributions to Arts and Culture.
Mr Christopher Chard is a senior Australian screen industry executive with more than 30 years’ experience across film and television distribution, production, and international content. He is currently the managing partner of CME Pty Ltd, a media firm advising on Australian and international screen content distribution, financing, and negotiations. Mr Chard has previously held senior roles in Roadshow Films Group including as Co-Chief Executive Officer. Mr Chard currently sits on the boards of Creative Content Australia, and has previously served on the board of FilmNation LLC, Australian Home Entertainment Distributors Association, and Austereo Group.
Ms Michelle Lim Davidson is a Korean Australian actor and writer. Since graduating from WAAPA, she has worked extensively across theatre, television, and film, performing with companies including Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company. She is also known for her television work, including as a presenter on Play School. Her performance in The Newsreader earned two Silver Logie nominations and three AACTA Award nominations, and she has received Equity Awards for her ensemble work in both Utopia and The Newsreader. As a writer, she has worked for ABC Kids. Her play Where We Love is Home was shortlisted for the 2024 Patrick White Playwriting Award at Sydney Theatre Company. Most recently, she wrote and starred in Koreaboo for Griffin Theatre Company. Koreaboo was Highly Commended at the NSW Literary Awards and will tour to La Boite Theatre as part of Brisbane Festival and Malthouse Theatre in 2026.
