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Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC) is an expert group who provide advice to the Minister for the Environment and Water on the operation of the EPBC Act, taking into account the significance of Indigenous peoples' knowledge of the management of land and the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    10

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
    Canberra ACT 2600
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Dr. Rohan Henry 1 April 2025 31 March 2028
Member Ms. Catherine Brokenborough 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
Member Ms. Liz Wren 1 April 2026 30 September 2027
Member Mr. Victor Cooper 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
Member Mr. Oliver Tester 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
Member Dr. Cassandra Hunter 1 April 2026 30 September 2027
Member Mr. Tyronne Garstone 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
Member Ms. Rebecca Halliday 1 April 2026 30 September 2027
Member Mr. Shane Holland 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
Member Ms. Kayleen Malthouse 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
Member Ms. Suzanne Thompson 1 September 2026 31 August 2029
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