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Australian Institute of Marine Science Council

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Council is responsible for ensuring the proper and efficient performance of the functions of AIMS and its conduct of research and development to generate and transfer knowledge to support the protection and sustainable use of the marine environment.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    7

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Other

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Cape Ferguson
    Townsville QLD 4810
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Elizabeth Woods OAM 1 April 2022 31 March 2027
Other Prof. Selina Stead 1 February 2024 31 January 2029
Member Mr. Steve Duffield 13 December 2023 12 December 2028
Member Ms. Patricia Kelly PSM 6 July 2023 5 July 2028
Member Emeritus Prof. Peter Steinberg 1 January 2024 31 December 2028
Member Dr. Erika Techera 16 March 2020 15 March 2025
Member Prof. Simon Biggs 3 March 2022 13 February 2027
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