Unique role among the RDCs - as well as representing our 13 levied industries, responsible for:
• Investing in RD&E which drives the growth and development of emerging, high-potential industries such as sesame, industrial hemp and seaweed.
• Delivering programs that respond to the workforce and leadership needs of the Australian agricultural sector.
• Delivering programs that future-proof Australian rural industries by identifying and responding to national challenges and opportunities impacting the Australian agricultural sector.
• Engaging with the global agrifood innovation system to ensure Australia is a leader in accessing, adopting, developing and exporting agrifood technologies and innovation.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Building 7, CSU, Tooma Way
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Ms. Cathy McGowan | 11 January 2023 | 10 January 2026 |
Deputy Chair | Mr. Daniel Le Feuvre | 16 April 2024 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Matthew Macfarlane | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Cindy Cassidy | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr. Harjeet Khanna | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Prof. Andrew Campbell FAICD | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Daniel Le Feuvre | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Prof. Julie Cotter | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Prof. Andrew Harris | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
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