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The Freight Industry Reference Panel (FIRP) provides a practical, expert perspective to ministers and senior officials on the implementation of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. The FIRP will provide expert advice on significant and emerging issues affecting the freight and supply chain sector, the implementation of the Strategy, and subject matter insights on policy initiatives. The FIRP will also raise awareness and encourage industry support on the Strategy.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    No

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    5

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Michael Byrne AM 31 August 2026 31 August 2029
Member Mr. Peter Allen 31 August 2026 31 August 2029
Member Ms. Marika Calfas AM 31 August 2026 31 August 2029
Member Mr. Ian Porter 31 August 2026 31 August 2029
Member Dr. Hermione Parsons 31 August 2026 31 August 2029
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