The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (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 based in Narrabri, the centre of one of Australia's major cotton growing regions and the location of the major cotton research facility, the Australian Cotton Research Institute.
The purpose of the CRDC is to support the performance of the cotton industry: helping to increase both productivity and profitability of our growers.
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 |
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| Chair | Mr. Richard Haire | 29 August 2022 | 28 August 2025 |
| Deputy Chair | Mr. Bernie George | 7 March 2024 | 30 September 2026 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | The Hon. Niall Blair | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Ross Burnett | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Sally Ceeney | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
| Non-Executive Director | Mr. Bernie George | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Julie Bird | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Michelle Tierney | 1 October 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
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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