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Alligator Rivers Region Technical Committee

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The primary functions of ARRTC are to: • independently consider and review research into, and programs for the collection and assessment of information relating to, the effects of uranium mining operations on the environment in the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park • make recommendations to the minister on the nature and extent of research necessary to protect and restore the environment in the region. The committee comprises a chair, with scientific or technical qualifications, one member, with scientific or technical qualifications appointed on the nomination of the Northern Land Council, and other independent scientific experts as required.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Christopher Brady 1 November 2024 31 October 2027
Member Ms. Julia Carpenter 16 May 2023 30 April 2026
Member Dr. Scott Wilkinson 2 August 2023 1 August 2026
Member Prof. Sue Jackson 23 April 2024 22 April 2027
Member Prof. John Zichy-Woinarsky 1 June 2022 31 May 2025
Member Prof. Andrew Boulton 1 June 2022 31 May 2025
Member Dr. Jason Stevens 1 June 2022 31 May 2025
Member Dr. Melissa Carew 1 June 2022 31 May 2025
Member Assoc Prof Vanessa Wong 1 June 2022 31 May 2025
Member Ms. Bridie Velik-Lord 24 September 2024 16 August 2027
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