The National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Advisory Group has been established to provide the Australian Government with independent and long-term strategic advice on national research infrastructure.
The NRI Advisory Group members have been chosen for their diverse expertise and extensive networks across Australian research and innovation sectors.
This NRI Advisory Group is an important element of the Government’s efforts to give Australian researchers access to world-class research infrastructure.
These efforts include the Government spending $4 billion from 2017 to 2029 on national research infrastructure.
The NRI Advisory Group will track trends and identify opportunities to help guide these efforts. They will support the Government’s future direction in research infrastructure, including strategic advice to support the global, digital and multidisciplinary nature of modern research.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
14
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Panel
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
50 Marcus Clarke Street
Canberra 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Professor Ms. Liz Sonenberg | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Sam Rosevear | 5 September 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Emeritus Prof. Isabella Caroline McMillen AO FAHMS | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Emeritus Prof. Joseph Shapter | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Distinguished Prof. Calum Drummond AO FAA FTSE FAICD | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Suzanne Toumbourou | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Stephen van Leeuwen | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Mark Western | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Sue MacLeman | 14 April 2026 | 6 December 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Helen Wilson | 4 September 2023 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Prof. Ute Roessner AM FAA | 31 March 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Prof. Tony Haymet | 28 January 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Mr. Andrew Gilbert | 5 September 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT |
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