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 | Ms. Rosemary Richards | 10 March 2021 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Prof. Les Copeland | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Ross Burnett | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr. Gary Fitt | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Non-Executive Director | Dr. Danielle Kennedy | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Peta Slack-Smith | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
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