The Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-operative Ltd announces the Annual General Meeting 2025 

The PBS Co-op Board is comprised of seven Board Directors and is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of PBS 106.7FM. Board Directors are elected to serve two-year terms on the Board, with three or four positions up for re-election on alternating years at the AGM.  

At the 2025 AGM there are four “Two-Year” term positions up for election by PBS Co-op shareholders.  

Annual General Meeting  
Time: 7pm  
Date: Wednesday, 26th November 2025 
Location: PBS – B1 Collingwood Yards, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood  

How to find us:  
Walk through the Art Deco entry way at 35B Johnston St. The entry is the first door on the right with signage “PBS Studios and Reception”.  
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Paterson by telephone on (03) 8415 1067 or email     .  

 

AGM Pack 

Click here to download the 2025 AGM Notice and Agenda

 

The Current Board  

The Current Board comprises the following:  
Fiona McNally, Chair  
Kieran Rivett, Treasurer  
Lucy Tehan, Secretary  
Sarita Ryan, PPG Chair  
Claire Stuchbery  
Suzi Hutchings   
Elise Beacom  

 

Board Director Vacancies  

At the forthcoming AGM there will be four positions up for election:  

There are four ‘Two-Year positions’ up for election this year.   

Three current Board members are standing to be re-elected for three of the four “Two-Year” positions:  

Fiona McNally, Chair  
Kieran Rivett, Treasurer  
Sarita Ryan, PPG Chair 

 

Nomination Process  

To nominate for a Board position you must be a current Shareholder and hold an active PBS membership. You will then have to complete the nomination forms. 

Fill out and submit these two forms with your nomination. They are:  

PBS Board Director Nomination:  Please fill out the form including a biography covering qualifications and experience relevant to serving on the PBS Board. The nomination form needs to be “seconded” (signed) by two further current PBS shareholders. Please contact   if you need assistance.  

Board Nominee Skills Matrix: Please self-assess your knowledge and skills against the Skills Matrix criteria. This will assist you in defining and communicating your potential contributions to the PBS Board.  

 

Click here to download the PBS Board director Nomination Form 2025 as a PDF

Click here to download the PBS Board director Nomination Form 2025 as a Word document

 

Click here to download the PBS Nominee Skills Matrix Form 2025 as a PDF

Click here to download the PBS Nominee Skills Matrix Form 2025 as a Word document

 

Nomination forms needed to be submitted by the closing deadline of 7pm, Monday 24th November 2025. 

Nominations can be emailed to   , handed to PBS reception in person, or sent by post to: 
PO Box 2917, Fitzroy MDC 3065 (post must be sent in time to arrive by the nomination deadline).  

Your nominee biography and skills matrix results will be displayed on the PBS website for PBS Shareholders to view prior to voting for nominees at the AGM.  

AGM Nominee Speech, and option to pre-record your nomination speech  
When an election for a Board position takes place, nominees will be required to deliver in person, a speech (2 minutes) at the AGM. If a nominee is unable to attend the AGM in person, or would prefer to record a speech in advance, you have the option submit a pre-recorded video of your speech.   Please contact   if you wish to organise a video speech.  

 

PBS FM prides itself on demonstrating best practice Governance. Ensuring an open and transparent process to manage Board renewal is a primary objective.