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Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group was established in February 2023 and provides advice to the Australian Government on the transition to a more circular economy. The Advisory Group provides advice through the Minister for the Environment and Water on: - opportunities associated with Australia’s circular economy transition (nationally, and within specific sectors) - regulatory, commercial and other barriers to a more circular economy - best practice initiatives that show promise for adoption and/or expansion in Australia circular economy research, development and innovation needs - effective measurement and communication about progress towards Australia’s circular economy. The Advisory Group is taking an evidence-based approach to its advice, with recommendations grounded in research and consultation.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    15

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair The Hon. John Thwaites 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Dr. Cathy Foley AO PSM 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Mr. John Gertsakis 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Dr. Dominique Hes 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Mr. Michael Jackson 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Mr. Paul Klymenko 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Ms. Claire Kneller 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Mr. Vaughan Levitzke 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Prof. Robynne Quiggin 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Mr. Mark Rawson 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Ms. Samantha Read FRACI GAICD 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Dr. John Spoehr 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Ms. Lisa Mclean 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Dr. Larry Marshall 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
Member Ms. Romily Madew AO 20 February 2023 31 March 2025
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