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
GPO Box 3090
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Dr. Chris Pigram AM FTSE | 1 July 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
Member | Prof. Wendy Timms | 1 July 2023 | 30 September 2023 |
Member | Dr. Juliette Woods | 1 January 2023 | 30 June 2025 |
Member | Dr. Jenny Stauber | 1 July 2023 | 30 September 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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