Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
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.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Chris Pigram AM FTSE 14 September 2020 30 June 2023
Member Prof. Wendy Timms 14 October 2019 30 June 2023
Member Dr. Juliette Woods 1 January 2023 30 June 2025
Member Dr. Jenny Stauber 14 September 2020 30 June 2023
Member Associate Professor Philip Hayes 1 January 2023 30 June 2025
Member Prof. Jenny Davis 1 October 2021 30 June 2024
Member Dr. Roderic Nathan 1 October 2021 30 June 2024
Member Prof. Andrew Boulton 1 October 2021 31 December 2023
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