15 August 2001

The Honourable Peter McGauran MP
Minister for the Arts and Centenary of Federation
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Minister

I have pleasure in submitting to you, for presentation to each House of Parliament, the National Gallery of Australia’s annual report covering the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001.

The report is submitted to you in accordance with the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 and the National Gallery Act 1975. The report has been prepared in conformity with the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Orders for Report of Operations (August 1998).

Harold Mitchell
Chairman of Council