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Industry Innovation and Science Australia

Industry, Science and Resources
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) is an independent board established under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986 (Cth). 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, ministerial directions and a Statement of Expectations issued by the Minister for Industry and Science. 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

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Industry Research and Development Act, 1986 (Cth).

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    15

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    10 Binara Street
    Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Peter Rossdeutscher AM 23 January 2025 22 January 2028
Deputy Chair VACANT
Other Ms. Meghan Quinn PSM 22 August 2022 Determined by the appointer
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Prof. Cori Stewart 27 November 2023 26 November 2026
Member Ms. Petra Andrén 24 February 2025 23 February 2028
Member Mr. Brodie McCulloch 24 February 2025 23 February 2028
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 Dr. Angeline Achariya 24 February 2025 23 February 2028
Member Ms. Linda Scott JP GAICD 24 February 2025 23 February 2028
Member VACANT
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