Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been caring for lands, waters and seas for tens of thousands of years, and continue to hold and develop highly valuable Indigenous knowledge. With the agreement and recognition of First Nations people, this knowledge could add to the range of tools to improve the sustainability of the Australian agricultural sector, landscape and communities – for the benefit of all. The First Nations Advisory Group is responsible for advising Farm Resilience Division on drought and climate resilience issues. This will principally include, providing strategic policy advice on the design and delivery of Future Drought Fund activities.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Other
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Established By/Under More info
Senior Executive Officer
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
6
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Ian Hamm | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Natalie Sommerville | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2028 |
| Member | Dr. Emma Lee | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Suzanne Thompson | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Michael O'Keeffe | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Oscar Colbung | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2028 |
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