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Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Board)

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) was established by the Australian Government  to improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia. 

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011 and Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2011

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    6

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Executive Management

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    2 Phillip Law Street
    Canberra City ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Justin Punch 18 July 2024 17 July 2026
Other Mr. David Fredericks PSM 11 November 2019 Determined by the appointer
Member Dr. Dean Travers 23 July 2024 22 July 2026
Member Ms. Elizabeth O'Leary 23 July 2024 22 July 2026
Member Ms. Ruby Heard 23 July 2024 22 July 2026
Member Ms. Marianna O'Gorman 18 July 2023 17 July 2025
Member Mr. Stephen McIntosh 18 July 2023 17 July 2025
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