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National Fishing Advisory Council

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The National Fishing Advisory Council (NFAC) provides information and advice to the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on fisheries and aquaculture issues and associated national level legislation and policies. NFAC provides valuable information and advice on contemporary issues from a cross-section of Australia’s seafood and fishing sector.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Prof. Colin Buxton 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member Mr. Mark Ryan 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member VACANT
Member Dr. Emma Lee 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member Mr. Stan Lui 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member Ms. Annie Jarrett 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member VACANT
Member Mr. Geoffrey Muldoon 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member Mrs. Leonie Noble 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member Veronica Papacosta 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member Dr. Andrew Rowland 28 February 2024 30 October 2026
Member Mr. Jonas Woolford 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Ms. Jo-anne McCrea 14 December 2023 30 October 2026
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