Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Unconventional Gas Development and Large Coal Mining Development (IESC) provides independent, expert scientific advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining proposals as requested by the Australian Government and state government regulators. Additionally, the IESC provides advice to the Australian Government on bioregional assessments and research priorities and projects.
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Chris Pigram AM FTSE | 1 October 2023 | 30 June 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Wendy Timms | 1 October 2023 | 30 June 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Juliette Woods | 1 January 2023 | 30 June 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Jenny Stauber | 1 October 2023 | 30 June 2026 |
| Member | Associate Professor Philip Hayes | 1 January 2023 | 30 June 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Jenny Davis | 1 July 2024 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Rory Nathan | 1 July 2024 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Andrew Boulton | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2026 |
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