The Nature Finance Council has been established to advise the Australian Government, through the Minister for the Environment and Water, on how to:
- increase finance into transparent and real benefits for nature,
- position Australia as a global leader in nature finance, and
- commercialise credible emerging nature markets.
The council will meet quarterly to discuss matters related to nature finance. The council will look to engage with government departments and agencies across several portfolios.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
14
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Ken Henry AC | 1 November 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Sharan Burrow AC | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Kirsty Graham | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Jody Gunn | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Ian Hamm | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Jane Hutchinson | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Mr. David Jenkins | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Radha Kuppalli | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Simon O'Connor | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Elizabeth O’Leary | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Anna Skarbek | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Katharine Tapley | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Mr. David Theody | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Karen McWilliams | 4 December 2023 | 31 October 2026 |
| Member | The Hon. David Bradbury | 13 May 2024 | 31 October 2026 |
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