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Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the FRDC Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as FRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the FRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    5

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes, but not tabled

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Function Categorization

    Other

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Travis Dowling 19 March 2024 30 November 2026
Member Mr. Stuart Richey AM 3 May 2024 30 November 2026
Member Ms. Cassie Price 3 May 2024 30 November 2026
Member Ms. Stephanie Margrain 3 May 2024 30 November 2026
Member Dallas D'Silva 3 May 2024 30 November 2026
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