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Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) is an independent, expert committee which assesses whether methods meet the requirements of the Emissions Reduction Fund and provides advice to the Minister for the Environment and Energy.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 2013
    Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Prof. Karen Hussey 9 October 2023 8 October 2026
Member Ms. Suzanne Thompson 13 November 2023 12 November 2026
Member Dr. Libby Pinkard 24 January 2024 23 January 2027
Member Dr. Paul Grimes PSM 9 April 2024 8 April 2027
Member Mr. Arek Sinanian 19 October 2024 18 October 2027
Member Ms. Rowena Abbey 4 April 2022 3 April 2025
Member Ms. Kate Lea-Perry 25 August 2023 24 August 2026
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