Hon Leo McLeay

Museum Council Member
Term: 12 April 2024 – 13 April 2027

Leo McLeay lives in Sydney. He was the Chair of the Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust and Deputy Chair of the of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. He has served on a number of not-for-profit Boards and committees.  Leo was a Member of the House of Representatives from 1979 to 2004 where he served as Speaker from 1989 to 1993. He has always had a deep interest in Australia's maritime history and the significance of Australia in the Indo-Pacific region.