HAAC was established in July 2025 to share knowledge on the history of Australian astronomy with astronomers, historians, curators, students and people connected to the history of astronomy from most states and territories of Australia. From this group a representative provisional committee was formed.

Chair: Nick Lomb (Vic)

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Secretary: Toner Stevenson (NSW)

Committee members: Craig Bowers (WA), Brenan Dew (SA), Martin George (Tas), Tanya Hill (Vic), Mark Rigby(Qld)

Student representative: Stephanie Rossini-Bryson (NSW)

Web manager: Dirk Goës (NSW)

As specified in the HAAC charter, in 2026, a committee will be elected formally.