Teresa Au, Au Yeung Po-chun, Judith Ellis, Lam Yuk-chun and Lee Lai-ching have been appointed Women's Commission members from January 15, the Labour & Welfare Bureau says.

Incumbent members Christopher Law and Ayesha Macpherson have been reappointed.

Welcoming the members who come from a diverse social background with vast experience in community service and women's affairs, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung said he looks forward to their expert advice on the commission's work.

He also thanked outgoing members Chau Chuen-heung and Ko Po-ling for their contribution and dedication to the commission.