The Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development (IESC) provides independent, expert scientific advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining proposals as requested by the Australian Government and state government regulators. Additionally, the IESC provides advice to the Australian Government on bioregional assessments and research priorities and projects.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
8
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Dept of the Environment, John Gorton Building, King Edwards Terrace
Parkes 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Dr. Chris Pigram AM | 14 September 2020 | 30 June 2023 |
| Member | Prof. Wendy Timms | 14 October 2019 | 30 June 2023 |
| Member | Prof. Craig Simmons | 1 October 2022 | 31 December 2022 |
| Member | Dr. Jenny Stauber | 14 September 2020 | 30 June 2023 |
| Member | Associate Professor Philip Hayes | 1 October 2022 | 31 December 2022 |
| Member | Prof. Jenny Davis | 1 October 2021 | 30 June 2024 |
| Member | Dr. Roderic Nathan | 1 October 2021 | 30 June 2024 |
| Member | Dr. Andrew Boulton | 1 October 2021 | 31 December 2023 |
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