The NSW Public Practice Advisory Panel (PPAP) represents members in small and mid-tier public practices. The panel provides feedback and support to the NSW Regional Office, NSW Regional Council and the Public Practice Advisory Committee.

Our mission is to represent our peers and share insights on local issues across metro and regional NSW. We aim to create opportunities for public practitioners through member support, knowledge sharing, networking, training and development.

The panel includes members from a wide range of public practice areas including tax, audit, wealth management, superannuation, insolvency and restructuring, and forensic accounting. We bring diverse perspectives and reflect a mix of gender, age and professional experience. This ensures we offer well-rounded insights and a strong, representative voice for the profession.

Panel structure
Chair
Vice Chair
Panel members

Stephen Austin CA is the current Chair and has served on the panel for over three years. Stephen works alongside passionate CA members who are committed to making a difference and ensuring public practitioners’ voices are heard.

2026 NSW Public Practice Advisory Panel

Chair: Stephen Austin CA
Vice Chair: Hayden Asper CA

Panel Members:

Jacob Kewley CA
Rebecca Mihalic FCA
Siobhan Sada CA
Martin White FCA
Sharlina Swan CA
Tom Gough CA

Expressions of interest

We’re inviting NSW Public Practice members to join our dynamic and committed panel. As a member, you’ll contribute valuable insights that help shape the sector and support your local CA community.

Expressions of interest are now open—we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more or express your interest, contact Rowena Baisa, Account Manager NSW