The Curling Australia Board

Curling Australia Ltd was established on 6 May 2025, transitioning from the Australian Curling Federation (an incorporated association) to a company limited by guarantee (CLG). This change was undertaken to meet the Australian Sports Commission’s recognition criteria for National Sporting Organisations and to strengthen governance through an independent Board structure.

As part of this transition, the Member States voted to adopt a new Constitution and a three-year transition plan to establish a staggered Board election process. Under these provisions, the existing Executive Committee became the First Elected Directors until the first Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Constitution outlines a phased approach to Board renewal, with one-third of Directors retiring at each of the first three AGMs, ensuring continuity while embedding the new governance framework.

The Board is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of Curling Australia, upholding high governance standards, and fostering the growth of the sport across the country.

Board Members – 2025-2026

James Boyd, Elected Director since 6 May 2024
Gerald Chick, Elected Director since 6 May 2024
Matthew Heskett, Elected Director since 6 May 2024, re-elected 26 August 2025 (3 year term)
Hamish Lorrain-Smith, Chair, Appointed Director since 11 June 2024 (3 year term)
Carlee Millikin, Elected Director since 6 May 2024
Brad Scott, Elected Director since 6 May 2024
Carolyn Swan, Company Secretary since 6 May 2024

Board Meetings

Curling Australia’s Board of Directors meets regularly to discuss strategic priorities, governance matters, and the ongoing development of the sport. In accordance with our Constitution and the Australian Sports Commission’s Sport Governance Standards, the Board holds a minimum of six meetings each calendar year. Below is a record of the scheduled and past Board meetings.

2025 Board Meeting Schedule

07 January 2025
11 March 2025
10 June 2025
19 August 2025
2 September 2025
14 October 2025
02 December 2025

Board Documents

The Board of Curling Australia operates under principles of integrity, accountability, and good governance. Key documents guiding the Board’s roles and responsibilities include the Board Charter and Code of Conduct. These documents outline the expectations for Directors, decision-making processes, and the ethical standards that govern their conduct.

Both the Board Charter and Code of Conduct can be found on the Policies and Documents page under The Board section.

Committees

Strategic Plan

History of Board

2024-2025 Board Members

Laurie Weeden, Chair, Elected Director
James Boyd, Elected Director
Gerald Chick, Elected Director
Matthew Heskett, Elected Director
Hamish Lorrain-Smith, Appointed Director
Carlee Millikin, Elected Director
Brad Scott, Elected Director
Carolyn Swan, Company Secretary
Murray Turner, Assistant Company Secretary