The Policy Advisory Council (the Council) is established under Section 17 of the ACIAR Act 1982. The Council provides advice to the Foreign Minister regarding agricultural problems of developing countries, and programs and policies for agricultural research that identify agricultural problems and/or find solutions to agricultural problems in developing countries.
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
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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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
ACIAR House, 38 Thynne Street
Bruce ACT 2617
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Prof. Ramesh Chand | 17 July 2020 | 16 July 2023 |
| Member | Dr. Reynaldo Ebora | 17 July 2020 | 16 July 2023 |
| Member | Prof. Achmad Suryana | 17 July 2020 | 16 July 2023 |
| President | Prof. Wendy Umberger | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2023 |
| Member | Prof. Teatulohi Matainaho | 31 March 2022 | 30 March 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Audrey Aumua | 31 March 2022 | 30 March 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Segenet Kelemu | 31 March 2022 | 30 March 2025 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Kathryn Campbell AO CSC | 9 July 2021 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Dr. Nguyen Van Bo | 29 October 2021 | 28 October 2024 |
| Member | Dr. Rachel Chikwamba | 29 October 2021 | 28 October 2024 |
| Member | Surmsuk Salakpetch | 29 October 2021 | 28 October 2024 |
| Member | Sunny Verghese | 29 October 2021 | 28 October 2024 |
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