The Council is an independent, non-statutory advisory body that provides strategic advice to Government on innovation priorities and facilitate practices that engenders competitiveness in the rail manufacturing sector. The Council will enhance Australia’s competitiveness in rail-related research and development, commercialisation, and rate of technology adoption. The Council is chaired by the National Rail Manufacturing Advocate who will provide industry leadership to improve competitiveness and maximise opportunities for Australian manufacturers.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Cabinet
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
11
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
10 Binara Street
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Ms. Jacqui Walters | 23 June 2023 | 6 June 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Vicki Brown | 26 June 2023 | 6 June 2025 |
| Member | The Hon. Rachel Nolan | 30 June 2023 | 6 June 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Graham Bentley | 4 July 2023 | 6 June 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Katarzyna Stapleton | 5 July 2023 | 6 June 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Ravi Ravitharan | 6 July 2023 | 6 June 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Danny Broad | 7 July 2023 | 6 June 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Samantha McWilliam | 10 July 2023 | 6 June 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Glenn Thompson | 10 July 2023 | 6 June 2026 |
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