Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) is an independent board established under the Commonwealth Industry Research and Development Act 1986. Its function is to provide the Australian Government with independent strategic advice on industry innovation, science and research matters, promote investment in industry and the innovation, science and research system, and monitor innovation programs through its committees. IISA activities are guided by governing legislation and ministerial directions issued by the Minister for Industry and Science. IISA's current ministerial directions are through a Statement of Expectations issued in December 2022.
The IISA Board comprises up to 15 members including a Chair, Deputy Chair and Ex-Officio member (the Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources), appointed by the Minister for Industry and Science.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Industry Research and Development Act, 1986
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
15
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
10 Binara Street
Canberra 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Mr. Andrew Stevens | 7 February 2022 | 17 December 2024 |
| Deputy Chair | Dr. Cathy Foley AO PSM | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2024 |
| Other | Ms. Meghan Quinn PSM | 22 August 2022 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT | ||
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| Member | Dr. Cori Stewart | 27 November 2023 | 26 November 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
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| Member | Ms. Lauren Stafford | 27 November 2023 | 26 November 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Kate Glazebrook | 27 November 2023 | 26 November 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Doron Samuell | 11 April 2022 | 10 April 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Fang Chen | 27 November 2023 | 26 November 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT |
Government appointed boards
- Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Industry Growth Program Committee
- Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Cooperative Research Centres Advisory Committee
- Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Entrepreneurs' Programme Committee
- Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Innovation Investment Committee
- Industry Innovation and Science Australia - R&D Incentives Committee
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