The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), trading as AgriFutures Australia, is a statutory authority established under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. RIRDC was established by the Australian Government to work with small and emerging industries to invest in research and development for a more sustainable, productive and profitable rural sector and further understanding of national rural issues. The Australian Government's National Science and Research Priorities and the Commonwealths Rural Research, Development and Extension Priorities provide an over-arching framework for public investment in rural research and development. RIRDC's investments are closely aligned with these priorities.
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
Building 7, CSU, Tooma Way
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Ms. Cathy McGowan | 11 January 2023 | 10 January 2026 |
| Deputy Chair | Prof. Andrew Harris | 22 June 2021 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Cindy Cassidy | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr. William Ryan | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Diana Gibbs | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Daniel Le Feuvre | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Emma Robinson | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
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