The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) is a statutory corporation, established under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 and is the declared cotton industry body under the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024. CRDC was established by the Australian Government to work with industry to invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) for a more profitable, sustainable and dynamic cotton industry. CRDC is primarily funded by a statutory levy paid by cotton growers on the sale of cotton fibre, disbursed under the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024, and Australian Government funds for eligible R&D. CRDC is based in Narrabri, the centre of one of Australia's major cotton growing regions.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
2 Lloyd Street
Narrabri NSW 2390
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Richard Haire | 29 August 2025 | 28 February 2027 |
| Deputy Chair | VACANT | ||
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Sally Morgan | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2029 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr Alexandra Lobb | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2029 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Bernie George | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2029 |
| Non-Executive Director | Mr. Andrew Watson | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2029 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr Rebecca Thistlethwaite | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2029 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Nigel Burnett | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2029 |
Current single executive appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Mr. Allan Williams | 13 March 2024 | 12 March 2027 |
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