The selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the FRDC Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as FRDC directors.
Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the FRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.
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
Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes, but not tabled
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Other
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Travis Dowling | 19 March 2024 | 30 November 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Stuart Richey AM | 3 May 2024 | 30 November 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Cassie Price | 3 May 2024 | 30 November 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Stephanie Margrain | 3 May 2024 | 30 November 2026 |
| Member | Dallas D'Silva | 3 May 2024 | 30 November 2026 |
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