The Future Drought Fund enhances the Commonwealth's ability to make arrangements with, and make grants to, persons or bodies in relation to drought resilience. The Drought Fund consists of the Future Drought Fund Special Account and the investments of the Future Drought Fund.
The Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee is responsible for advising the Drought Minister about a draft Drought Resilience Funding Plan and about whether the proposed design of the program of arrangements or grants to be made are consistent with the Drought Resilience Funding Plan.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Future Drought Fund Act 2019
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Brent Finlay | 19 September 2023 | 18 September 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Lucinda Corrigan | 19 September 2023 | 18 September 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Joshua Gilbert | 19 September 2023 | 18 September 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Bronwyn Harch FTSE, AStat, GAICD | 19 September 2023 | 18 September 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Ashley Herbert | 19 September 2023 | 18 September 2026 |
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