Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development
Agriculture, Water and the Environment
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
9 November 2012
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 | Dr. Jenny Stauber | 14 September 2020 | 30 June 2023 |
Member | Dr. Andrew Boulton | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Prof. Jenny Davis | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Dr. Roderic Nathan | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Prof. Wendy Timms | 14 October 2019 | 30 June 2023 |
Member | Dr. Catherine Moore | 14 October 2019 | 30 June 2022 |
Member | Prof. Craig Simmons | 16 October 2019 | 30 June 2022 |
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