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Cotton Research and Development Corporation (Board)

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) was established by the Australian Government to work with industry to invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) for a more profitable, sustainable and dynamic cotton industry. CRDC is based in Narrabri, the centre of one of Australia's major cotton growing regions and the location of the major cotton research facility, the Australian Cotton Research Institute. The purpose of the CRDC is to support the performance of the cotton industry: helping to increase both productivity and profitability of our growers.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • 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

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Executive Management

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    2 Lloyd Street
    Narrabri NSW 2390
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Richard Haire 29 August 2022 28 August 2025
Deputy Chair Mr. Bernie George 7 March 2024 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director The Hon. Niall Blair 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Mr. Ross Burnett 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Ms. Sally Ceeney 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Non-Executive Director Mr. Bernie George 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Ms. Julie Bird 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Ms. Michelle Tierney 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
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