The Federal Council of the League established a committee consisting of eminent people having distinguished backgrounds in the Navy or in the maritime industry generally to advise it on issues on which it may seek guidance. The current members of the Federal Advisory Council are:

Chairman:

Vice-Admiral Chris Ritchie, AO, RAN (Rtd)

Members:

Mr Neil Baird (Chairman, Baird Publications)
Rear-Admiral Simon Harrington, AM, RAN (Rtd)
Vice-Admiral David Leach, AC, CBE, LVO, RAN (Rtd)
Vice-Admiral Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN (Rtd)
Mr John Strang (Strang International Pty Limited)

CORPORATE MEMBERS

The Australian Shipowners’ Association
Hawker De Havilland Limited
Strang International Pty Ltd