Consultative Rural Finance Forum (CRFF) (is a consultative group, established as part of the Agriculture—Advancing Australia package, to promote better communication and regular consultation between the farm sector, financiers and government on rural financial issues. The Forum does not have an advisory role

Senator the Hon Judith Troeth (Chair), Ian Donges, Barry Buffier, Bruce Brown, Brian Plain, Brent Clark, Alister Bennett, Mark Genovese, Bruce Bashford, David Heinjus, Max Ormsby, John de Salis, Peter Cooke, Ross Donald, Stuart Black, Bill Sheehan, Barbara Scott, Ian MacFarlane, Venessa Tripp, Permanent Observers: Stephen Carroll, Todd Ritchie

Members are selected as representatives of rural finance stakeholders such as the major financial institutions, pastoral houses, credit union associations, the National Farmers' Federation (NFF), rural counsellors, accountants, government, farm consultants and business people.

The Forum meets three times per year.

Domestic Violence Advisory Committee (DVAC)

Ms Venessa Tripp (Chair), FAS, Rural Division, AFFA, Mr Stanley Jeyaraj, Kids Help Line, Major Estelle Strong, Salvation Army, Ms Jeanie Brook, Multi Purpose Health Service, Cooktown Hospital, Ms Sharon Ledger, Domestic Violence Regional Service (South West), Ms Jean Tom, Country Women's Association, Ludo McFerran, WESNET Rural Representative

Members of the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee are selected by the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy.

The Domestic Violence Advisory Committee is expected to meet two to three times a year.

Rural Adjustment Scheme Advisory Council (RASAC)

Mr Neil Inall (Chairman); Mr Ross Donald; Mr Brian Plain; Ms Fran Rowe; Ms Margaret Thomson; Mr John Watson; Mr Bernard Wonder and Dr Roger Stone.

The members are selected by the Minister after consultation with the States and Territories NFF. One member is a AFFA officer appointed to represent the Commonwealth. Other members are appointed to contribute expertise in economics, financial administration, banking, sustainable agriculture, regional adjustment, regional development, farm management or training.

RASAC generally holds four Council meetings in any financial year as well as teleconferences as required.

Rural Women's Advisory Group (RWAG)

Secretary, Department of Primary Industries and Energy (Chair), President, Country Women's Association of Australia, President, Australian Women in Agriculture, President, Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women, Chairperson, Women's Industry Network (Fisheries Industry), Executive Director, National Farmers' Federation, Chair of Chairs, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Experts in social and community issues, research, regional development and sustainable land management.

Members are selected by virtue of their positions or by their expertise.

This group meets bi-yearly.

Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council (QEAC)

Mal Nairn Chairman, Ed Wright, Deputy Chairman, Peter Allen Member, Andrew Beattie Member, Jim Cullen Member, Paul Hickey Member, Andrew Inglis Member, Brian Jeffriess Member, Hart Krtschil Member, Ken Pritchett Member, Anne Story Member, Jack Ware Member, Carolyn Tanner Member, Ken Matthews Member

The Council was appointed by Cabinet. Applications were sought and members appointed based on their skills, rather than on industry representation.The Secretary of AFFA and the Executive Director of AQIS hold memberships based on their position in the Department.

QEAC meets bi-monthly

Special Merino Export Committee

While there are no formal appointments to the Committee it consists of representatives of the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders, the Australian Council of Livestock Agents, the Australian Livestock Exporters' Association and AFFA.

Therefore, due to the lack of formal requirements, it is difficult to provide an official number of members.

The Committee usually meets yearly to review the previous merino ram selling season and the administrative requirements for the coming season.

Red Meat Advisory Council

Each Peak Council of the red meat industry, represented by the President of each body.

Each Peak Council of the red meat industry, represented by the President of each body.

At least quarterly.

National Pork Industry Development Group (NPIDG)

Mr Trevor Herd (Chairman) has experience in the marketing and retail sectors. He is also currently Chairman of the Australian Pork Corporation, Mr Peter Brechin (Member)—pork producer, President of the Pork Council of Australia, Dr Mike Ginnivan (Member)—previously Chief Executive Officer, Bunge Meat Industries, Mr Kym Hewett (Member)—General Manager, Major Opportunities Group, Austrade, Mr Ian Nielsen (Member)—primary producer and exporter, Mr Greg Read (Government Member)—Assistant Secretary, Meat and Livestock Branch, AFFA, Mr Robert Sutton (Member)—Chairman (Australia), Jardine Matheson Group; Managing Director, Jardine Matheson (Australia) Ltd, Mr Tony West (Member)—pork producer; Chairman, NSW Farmers Pork Producers Committee, Dr Rob Wilson (Member)—Chairman, Pig Research and Development Corporation.

The NPIDG is comprised of nine members selected for their experience and skills in production; processing; marketing; research and development; and exporting. The process of selecting members involves full consultation between the Department of Primary Industries and Energy, and industry. The Department then seeks the formal approval of the Minister to the proposed appointments.

At this stage the NPIDG has been meeting monthly in order to progress key elements of the activities of the Program, such as finalising the Business Plan and considering applications for funding. It is envisaged the frequency of meetings will reduce now the Business Plan has been released, and applications are likely to be placed in funding rounds.

National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare (NCCAW)

The Committee consists of an independent Chairman appointed by the Minister; and 15 members comprising a person nominated by each of the following: Department of Primary Industries and Energy; Bureau of Resource Sciences; Environment Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council; National Farmers' Federation; Australian Veterinary Association; RSPCA Australia; Australian and New Zealand Federation of Animal Societies (ANZFAS); and a representative from each State/Territory Government (drawn from State Animal Welfare Advisory Councils/Committees where they presently exist).

Members are nominated by their organisation and approval is required by the Minister.

Bi-annually

Horticulture 2000 Group

Senator the Hon Judith Troeth Chairman, Mr Bob Seldon Australian Horticultural Corporation (AHC)—Chairman, Mr James McGeoch Horticultural Research and Development Corporation (HRDC)—Chairman, Mr Larry Cavallaro Temperate producer representative, Mr Jon Durham Temperate producer representative, Mr Silvio Favero Vegetable producer representative, Mr Jeremy Gayland Marketer representative, Mr Bob Granger Tropical producer representative, Mr Terry Hill, ARMCANZ representative, Mr Lyndel Jack Austrade, Mr Bruce Lloyd Government Appointee, Mr Mike Macnamara Commonwealth representativeMr Tony Walsh Exporter representative, Mr Michael O'Brien Processor representative, Mr John Rich Vegetable producer representative

The Minister for Primary Industries and Energy appoints the Chair of the Horticulture 2000 Group. The positions of AHC and HRDC Chairs are ex-officio positions. Other members are appointed predominantly on the nomination of the bodies or sectors that they represent.

4 times a year

Citrus Market Development Group

Senator the Hon Judith Troeth Chairperson, Mr Neil Eagle President Australian Citrus Growers Inc, Mr Steven Benham Member Citrus Sectional Committee Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Mr Mark Napper Acting MD Australian Horticultural Corporation, Mr Michael Crook President Australian Citrus Industry Council, Mr Mark Hancock MD Mildura Co-op Fruit Company representing citrus processors and converters, Mr Andrew Weigall Yandilla Park Ltd representing citrus exporters, Mr David Cain CEO Citrus Board of SA, Mr Iain Worrall GM Griffith Producers Co-op Ltd, representing citrus packers, Mr John Braniff CEO Murray Valley Citrus Marketing Board, Mr Peter Davidson Chairperson Riverina Citrus Marketing, Mr Peter Walker HRDC Board Member

The Chair of the Citrus Market Development Group is appointed by the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy. Other members are appointed predominantly on the nomination of the bodies or sectors which they represent.When the Group was established in 1994, nominations for membership were sought from: the Australian Citrus Industry Council (five nominees to collectively represent all sectors of the industry); the four State statutory marketing authorities/committees (one nominee each from Riverina Citrus Marketing, the Murray Valley Citrus Marketing Board, the Citrus Board of South Australia and Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers); and the two Commonwealth statutory authorities with responsibilities for horticultural programs (one nominee each from the AHC and the HRDC).

Usually three or four times a year.

Agricultural Chemicals Consultative Committee

Mr Peter Raphael NRA-Chair, Mr Lee Jones Plastics and Chemical Industries Association, Mr Geoff Harris Australian Chemical Specialities Manufacturers Association, Mr Geoff MacAlpine Avcare, Mr Peter Munro Aerosol Association of Australia, Mr Lindsay Showyin Aerosol Association of Australia, Mr Andrew Simons Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia, Ms Jane Carder NRA Secretary

The members for this Committee are selected by the organisations represented on the Committees.

Every nine (9) to twelve (12) months

Industry Liaison Committee

Mr Greg Hooper NRA Chair, Mr John Alexander Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Australia, Mr Geoff Harris Australian Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, Mr Geoff MacAlpine Avcare, Mr Bruce McAllen Plastics and Chemical Industries Association, Mr Kerry Sanford Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Mr Lindsay Showyin Aerosol Association of Australia, Mr Andrew Simons Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia, Mr David Bateman NRA Secretary

The members for this Committee are selected by the organisations represented on the Committees.

Every six months

NRA Meat Consultative Committee

Mr Greg Hooper NRA Chair, Dr Tony Britt Agriculture Victoria, Mr Bob Biddle Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Mr Norm Blackman Meat Research Corporation, Mr Kevin Dunn Department of Primary Industries Queensland, Mr Robert Johnson Cattle Council of Australia, Mr Peter Klein Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Dr Terry Nicholls National Residue Survey, Mr Kevin O'Brien ACT Department of Primary Industries and Energy, Mr David Palmer Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, Mr Kerry Sandford Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Mrs Helen Scott-Orr NSW Agriculture, Mr Justin Toohey National Farmers Federation, Mr Bob Witham Tick Control Advisory Committee, Mr Des Whittle Australian Meat Council, Dr Ron Eichner NRA Secretary

The members for this Committee are selected by the organisations represented on the Committees.

Annually

Veterinary Chemicals Consultative Committee

Mr Peter Raphael NRA Chair, Dr John Alexander Pet Industry Joint Advisory Committee, Dr Alan Cole Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Mr Kerry Sandford Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Mr Geoff MacAlpine Avcare, Dr Valerie Villiere Avcare, Mr Michael Craft Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Dr Tom Grimes Australian Veterinary Poultry Association, Dr Brian Priestly Department of Health and Family Services, Mr Michael O'Connor Department of Health and Family Services, Mr Peter Scott Australian Veterinary Association, Dr David Snow Australian Veterinarians in Industry, Dr Craig Suann National Office of Australian Racing, Ms Teresa Storey Secretary

The members for this Committee are selected by the organisations represented on the Committees.

Every 6 months

NRA/Industry Manufacturers' Licensing Liaison Committee

Mr Greg Hooper NRA Chair, Dr John Owusu NRA Secretary, Mr Graham Savage NRA, Mr Geoff MacAlpine Avcare, Mr Ian Wheatley Avcare, Mr Bill Blackhall Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Mr Mike Craft Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Mr Chris Lawlor Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association

The members for this Committee are selected by the organisations represented on the Committees.

At least twice a year

South East Trawl Management Advisory Committee (SETMAC)

The Hon Bennett Chairperson, Mr Geoff Richardson AFMA member, Dr Derek Staples Research member. Mr Bert Tober Industry member, Mr Lachlan Marshall Industry member, Mr Anthony Jubb Industry member, Mr Lindsay Cheers Industry member, Ms Margi Prideaux Environment/ Conservation member, Mr Craig Bohm State/Government member, Ms Gail Hewitt Executive officer.

The AFMA Board makes all appointments to Management Advisory Committees (MAC's) and may appoint Members for terms of up to three years. If a Member resigns, the Board may appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term of appointment. To ensure continuity, it would be unusual for a Member to be appointed for less than two years.The arrangements for filling membership positions may vary slightly across MACs/CCs to reflect the individual nature of each Committee and the status of management arrangements in the corresponding fishery. However, all MAC/CC members are selected in processes which are consistent with the provisions of AFMA's Fisheries Management Paper No. 1—Management Advisory Committees, a copy of which can be provided if required.Generally CC member selections and appointments are made in the same manner as noted above for MAC members. Committees,

Needs basis (see schedule of meeting).

South East Non-Trawl Fishery Management Advisory Committee(SENTMAC)

Mr Gerry Geen Chairperson, Mr Geoff Richardson AFMA member, Mr David Smith Research member, Mr William Mure Industry member, Mr Anthony Mooney Industry member, Mr Horst Fischer Industry member, Mr Michael Tucker Industry member, Mr Greg Keatley Industry member, Mr Craig Bohm Environment/ Conservation member, Ms Cindy O'Brien Executive Officer

As above

As above

Sub-antarctic Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (SOUTHMAC)

Mr Bill Nagle Chair person, Ms Trysh Stone AFMA member, Dr Keith Sainsbury Research member, Mr Joe Pirello Industry member, Mr Martin Excel Industry member, Mr Les Scott Industry member, Mr Ian Hay AAD member, Mr Sean Riley State Government member, Ms Margaret Moore Environment/ Conservation member.

As above

As above

Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Eastern Tuna MAC)

Mr David Bateman Chairperson, Ms Dorothea Huber AFMA member, Dr John Gunn Research member, Mr Geoff Binns Industry member, Mr Brian Jeffriess Industry member, Mr Grant Taylor Industry member, Mr Bob Lamason Industry member, Mr Paul Anderson Recreational member, Mr Gary Henry State Government member, Mr Bill Edwards Permanent Charter Boat Observer, Mr Glenn Sant Environment/Conservation member, Mr Ian Freeman Executive Officer

As above

As above

Southern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Southern Tuna MAC)

Mr Rob Lewis Chairperson, Ms Mary Lack AFMA member, Dr Tom Polacheck Research member, Mr Mario Valcic Industry member, Mr Greg Honeychurch Industry member, Mr Joe Puglisi Industry member, Mr Bob Lamason Industry member, Mr Glenn Sant Environment/Conservation member, Mr Gary Morgan State Government member, Mr Bob McPherson Permanent Recreational Fishing Observer, Mr Brian Jeffriess Executive Officer

As above

As above

Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Western Tuna MAC)

Mr Brett McCallum Chairperson, Ms Mary Lack AFMA member, Dr John Gunn Research member, Ms Erica Starling Industry member, Mr Kim Newbold Industry member, Mr Mario Valcic Industry member, Mr Neil Patrick Recreational member, Mr Tim Bray State Government member, Mr Rob Fish Executive Officer

As above

As above

Northern Prawn Fishery Management Advisory Committee (NORMAC)

Mr Brian Jeffriess Chairperson, Mr Frank Meere AFMA member, Dr Burke Hill Research member, Mr Murray France Industry member, Mr Efrem Gamba Industry member, Ms Louise Deacon-Casey Industry member, Mr Greg Albert Industry member, Mr David Hall State Government member, Mr Eddie Hergerl Environment Conservation member, Ms Annie Jarrett Executive Officer

As above

As above

Western Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (WestMAC)

Mr Martin Holtz Chairperson, Mr Bruce Wallner AFMA member, Mr John Garvey Research member, Mr Semi Skoljarev Industry member, Mr Richard Elvin Industry member, Mr George Simpson Industry member, Mr Greg Ferguson Industry member, Ms Margi Prideaux Environment/ Conservation member, Ms Fiona Crowe State Government member, Ms Wendy O'Brien Executive Officer

Southern Shark Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SharkMAC)

Mr Barry Kaufmann Chairperson, Mr Dave Johnson AFMA member, Dr Andrew Punt Research member, Mr Brian Bailey Industry member, Mr Trevor Gilmore Industry member, Mr Wynne Hobson Industry member, Mr Horst Fischer Industry member, Mr Peter Riseley Industry member, Mr Glenn Sant Environment/ Conservation member, Mr Dennis Witt State Government member, Mr Ian Freeman Executive Officer.

Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee (GABMAC)

Ms Gail Hewitt Chairperson, Mr Bruce Wallner AFMA member, Mr Richard Tilzey Research member, Mr Jim Raptis Industry member, Ms Marcia Valente Industry member, Mr Richard Elvin Industry member, Mr Semi Skoljarev Industry member, Mr Will Zacharin State Government member, Mr Gordon Anderson Environment/ Conservation member, Ms Wendy O'Brien Executive Officer

Bass Strait Scallop Consultative Committee (BSSCC)

Mr Kim Parkinson Chairperson/AFMA member, Mr Stuart Richey AFMA Board member, Dr Noel Coleman Research member, Mr John Hammond Industry member, Mr Arno Blank Industry member, Mr Bill Cull Industry member, Mr Peter Stegmann Industry member, Mr Bruce Male Environment/ Conservation member, Mr Steve McCormack State Government member, Mr Steve Mantzaris Processing member (Vic), Ms Jane Malcolm Executive Officer

SquidMAC

Mr Richard McLoughlin Chairperson, Mr Kim Parkinson AFMA member, Dr Ian Knuckey Research member, Mr David Molloy State Government member, Mr Lisle Elleway Industry member, Mr John Anastos Industry member, Mr Andrew Watts Industry member, Mr Geoff Richey Industry member, Dr Mark Norman Environment/Conservation member, Ms Jane Malcolm Executive Officer

Torres Strait Fisheries Management Committee

Mr Kim Parkinson Chairperson, Mr Tony Kingston AFMA member, Dr Ian Poiner Scientific member, Mr Pat Appleton QFMA member, Mr Dan Currey QDPI member, Mr Ray Moore Industry member (QCFO), Mr Roger Green Industry member (QCFO), Mr Ted Loveday Industry member (QCFO), Mr Henry Garnier Island Co-ordinating Council (ICC) member, Mr Getano Lui (Jnr) ICC member, Mr Thomas Fujii ICC member, Ms Nancy Mosby Executive Officer

Norfolk Island Fisheries Consultative Committee (NIFCC)

Mr Kim Parkinson Chairperson, Mr John Lorking NI Fishing Club, Mr Peter Woodward, NI Fishing Club, The Hon Ric Robinson NI Minister for Community Resource Management, Mr Toon Buffet NI Chief Administrative Officer, Mr Ralph Condon Deputy Administrator, Mr Steve Jackson Secretary

Fisheries Research Advisory Bodies (FRABs) one for each State, Northern Territory and the Commonwealth (8) in total

Each FRAB comprises between five and ten members.

They are expertise based and normally comprise fisheries managers, researchers, commercial fishers, recreational fishers and others.

The FRABs meet quarterly.

Australian Landcare Council (formerly the National Landcare Advisory Committee)

Mr Bruce Lloyd, Chairman; Mr Des Boyland, representing ANZECC; Mr Peter Clarke, community member; Dr Wendy Craik, representing the NFF; Mr Rex Edmondson, community member; Mr Michael Krockenberger, representing the ACF; Ms Meredith Laing, community member; Mr David Papps, representing ARMCANZ; Mr Graham Sansom, representing ALGA; Mr Tim Scholz, community member; Mr John Smink, community member; Ms Alison Teese, community member; Mr Clive Thomas, community member representing the MDB community; Mr Mark Thomas, representing Greening Australia; Mr Tracker Tilmouth, representing the indigenous community.

The Chairman and all members are appointed by the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy. Following the recent election, appointments will in future be made by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

The ALC meets four times per year.

National Residue Survey/Cattle Council/Australian Lot Feeders Association Consultative Committee

There are no formal appointments to the committee. It consists of senior representatives of the National Residue Survey, the Cattle Council of Australia and (since July 1998) the Australian Lot Feeders Association

As there are no formal requirements for membership. Numbers at meetings are usually on a `needs' basis.

The committee usually meets at least twice a year to discuss the cattle industry's residue monitoring program, expenditure levels and levy changes.

National residue Survey/Grains Council Consultative Committee

There are no formal appointments to the committee. It consists of senior representatives of the National Residue Survey and the Grains Council of Australia

As there are no formal requirements for membership. Numbers at meetings are usually on a `needs' basis.

The committee usually meets at least twice a year to discuss the grain industry's residue monitoring program, expenditure levels and levy changes.

Wool Industry Future Directions Taskforce

Chair, the Hon Ian McLachlan AO. Members, Perry Gunner, Julia King, Mark Johnson, Daniel Samson and Harold Clough

Appointed by the Minister

Determined by the Taskforce as required to meet 30 June deadline for reporting.

Wool Interim Advisory Board (IAB)

Chair, Mr Don McGauchie. Members, Phillip Scanlan, Elizabeth Bryan, Brian van Rooyen, Reg Clairs

Appointed by the Minister

Determined by IAB as required to meet 30 June deadline for reporting. Expect to meet at least monthly.

AQIS Grains Industry Consulative Working Group

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Grains Council of Australia, AWB Limited, Australian Grain Marketing Federation, Seed Industry Association, National Agricultural Commodities Marketing Association, Australian Oilseeds Federation, Australian Grain Exporters Association, Bulk Handling Authorities, Ricegrowers Co-operative, Australian Fodder Industry Association, Quarantine and Export Advisory Council

Members nominated by respective industry body.

Meets 3 to 4 times per annum.

Horticulture Industry Consultative Committee (HICC)

Mr Jon Durham, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Apple and Pear Growers Association, Mr David Hunt-Sharman, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Horticultural Exporters Association, Mr John Baker, Chief Executive, Produce Marketing Australia Pty LtdMr Russell Klopper, SecretaryFlower Export Council of Australia, Mr Neil Offner, Export Development Manager, Australian Horticultural Corporation, Mr Len Collins, Chairman, Australian Banana Growers Council, QEAC Representative, Mr Hart Krtschil, Mr John Campbell, Chairman Export Committee, Australian Fresh Stone Fruit Growers Association, Mr Bob Curren, Executive Director, Australian Citrus Growers Incorporated, Mr Brian Newman, Secretary, AUSVEG, Mr David Hood, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, Mr Jolyon Burnett, Chief Executive Officer, Nursery Industry Association of Australia, Mr Les Horsfield, Thorpdale Trading Mr Rod Dalton, President, Australian Avocado Growers' Federation Inc, QEAC Representative, Ms Anne Story Growers

Members nominated by respective industry body.

Meets twice per annum.

Post-Entry Plant Industry Consultative Committee (PEPICC)

AQIS, Australian Citrus Improvement Association, Australian Pome Fruit Improvement Program Limited, Australian Potato Industry Council, Australian Rubus Grower's Association, Australian Vine Improvement Association, Environment Australia, Fleming's Nursery & Associates, Nursery Industry Association of Australia, Quarantine and Export Advisory Council, Toolangi Certified Strawberry Runner Grower's Co-operative Limited

Representation from industry is invited.

Meetings are usually held twice per annum.

Biologicals Consultative Committee

AQIS, Peter Holdsworth (Avcare), Tony Beaver (Food and Beverage Importers Association), Anne Vukmanovich (Medical Industry Association of Australia), Fred Bover (Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association), Samantha O'Connor (Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association), Alan Lawrenson (Scientific Suppliers Association of Australia), Stephen Morris (Customs Brokers Council of Australia), Geoffrey Burge (Sigma Aldrich), Richard Hamlyn-Harris (Australian Aquaculture Forum), Vanessa Williams (Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists)

Initially members were selected by the AQIS Biologicals Unit. Subsequently some industry bodies have also asked to be represented and this has been agreed.

Meets annually.

Australian Ballast Water Management Advisory Council

Dr M Williams Chairperson, AQIS, Association of Australian Ports and Maritime Authorities (AAPMA), Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), CSIRO Centre for Research on Introduced Marine Pests(CRIMP), Australian Shipowners' Association (ASA), BHP Transport (BHP), Australian Chamber of Shipping (ACOS), Australian Aquaculture Council (AAC), Commonwealth Department of Workplace Relations and Small Business (DWRSB), Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), Environment Australia, Tasmanian Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (TDPIF), Australian Seafood Industry Council (ASIC), WA Department of Transport (WADOT), NSW Office of Marine Safety (OMS), Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA), Qld Department of the Environment (QDE), SA Department of Environment & Natural Resources(SAENR), Victorian Environment Protection Authority (VEPA), NT Department of Transport and Works (NTT&W), Peak Conservation Organisation (PCO) (SCFA),

Chairperson appointed by Minister. Members nominated by respective industry body.

Meets twice per year.

Imported Foods Advisory Committee

AQIS—Chair, Australian New Zealand Food Authority, Australian Food Council, Food and Beverage Importers Association, Victorian Fish and Food Marketing Association, Importers Association of Western Australia, NSW Fish Importers Association, Australian Government Analytical Laboratories

Members nominated by respective industry body.

Annually.

Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee

AQIS—Chair, State Dairy Authorities, Australian Dairy Products Federation, Dairy Export Registered Establishments, Australian Dairy Corporation, Livestock and Pastoral Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Processed Food Policy Section, Australian Quarantine Inspection Service Food Programs Section

Members nominated by respective industry body.

Annually with various relevant Subcommittees meeting as required to deal with current issues.

Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC)

Australian Abalone Producers Association (Chair), Oyster Farmers Association of NSW, Australian Seafood Industry Council (ASIC), Industry representatives from:. Kailis & France. DOSAQUA. Ocean Foods. Food Factotum. A. Raptis & Sons. M&M Fisheries. AQIS

Membership is via nomination/application. Selection of committee members is made jointly by ASIC and AQIS.

Committee meets at least 2 times per annum

Export Meat Industry Advisory Committee

Membership: Australian Meat Council—4 representatives; Mr B James, Mr J Ware, Mr R Van Nesch, Mr R Gawthorne, National Meat Association—4 representatives; Mr B Treloar, Mr P Greenham, Mr G Tancred, Mr A Wharton., 1 representative each from:, Australian Chamber of Shipping, Mr U Danielsen, Meat and Livestock Australia, Mr C Pitt, Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia, Mr R Glass, Food Science Australia, Mr B Shay, Australian Food Council Processed Meat Industry Forum, Mr J McCausland, Chairman, Dr R Biddle (AQIS), Secretary, Mr E Klim (AQIS)

Members are nominated to the committee by their respective parent organisations

The committee meets four times a year (approximately quarterly)

Consultative Rural Finance Forum (CRFF)

20 November 1997; 19 February 1998; 18 June 1998

Domestic Violence Advisory Committee (DVAC)

23 June 1998

Rural Adjustment Scheme Advisory Council (RASAC)

CanberraApr 96Teleconference May 96; Teleconference Jun 96; Canberra Jul 96; Canberra Oct 96; TeleconferenceNov 96; Canberra Dec 96; Melbourne Mar 97; Teleconference May 97; Teleconference May 97; Teleconference May 97; Canberra Jun 97; Teleconference Aug 97; Canberra Sep 97; Canberra Oct 97; Teleconference Nov 97; Sydney Dec 97; Teleconference Feb 98; Griffith, NSW Mar 98; Teleconference Mar 98; Teleconference Mar 98; Teleconference Mar 98; Teleconference Mar 98; Canberra May 98; Canberra Jun 98; Teleconference Jun 98; Sydney Jul 98; Sydney Jul 98; Teleconference Jul 98

Rural Women's Advisory Group (RWAG)

18 September 1996; 27 May 1997; 12 November 1997; 10 June 1998

Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council (QEAC)

QEAC 1 10 December 1997—Inaugural Meeting; QEAC 2 18 February 1998; QEAC 3 16 April 1998; QEAC 4 17 June 1998; QEAC 5 19 August 1998 (planned); QEAC 6 14 October 1998 (planned); QEAC 7 9 December 1998 (planned)

Special Merino Export Committee

There was no official meeting in 1997 or 1998. 1996: meeting was held Friday 29 march 1996 at the Australian merino Centre, Sydney Showground.

Red Meat Advisory Council

Two meetings have been held (15 and 29 July) since the body was established on 1 July 1998.

National Pork Industry Development Group (NPIDG)

1 Sydney 09-02-98; 2 Melbourne 20-03-98; 3 Canberra 29-04-98; 4 Sydney 22-05-98; 5 Sydney 25-06-98; 6 Adelaide 13-07-98

National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare (NCCAW)

2-3 April 1996; 2-13 November 1996; 22-23 April 1997; 28-29 October 1997; 28-29 April 1998.

Horticulture 2000 Group

10 June 1996; 2 September 1996; 13 December 1996; 14 March 1997; 21 July 1997; 1 December 1997; 27 February 1998; 29 May 1998; 21 August 1998; 13 November 1998; 12 February 1999

Citrus Market Development Group

12 April 1996; 12 July 1996; 16 December 1996; 7 March 1997; 20 June 1997; 3 November 1997; 19 December 1997; 24 February 1998; 8 April 1998; 22 July 1998

Agricultural Chemicals Consultative Committee

23 June 1996; 24 June 1997

Industry Liaison Committee

July 1996; November 1996; April 1997; October 1997; April 1998; September 1998

NRA Meat Consultative Committee

7 February 1997; 16 February 1998

Veterinary Chemicals Consultative Committee

13 June 1996; 14 November 1996; 1 May 1997; 25 September 1997; 10 March 1998

NRA/Industry Manufacturer's' Licensing Liaison Committee

17 May 1996; 20 January 1997; 10 March 1997; 18 August 1997; 21 March 1998; 21 May 1998; 5 August 1998

South East Trawl Management Advisory Committee (SETMAC)

27 March 1996; 10 July 1996; 6 August 1996; 20/21 September 1996; 5 December 1996; 19/20 March 1997; 5 May 1997; 8/9 July 1997; 17/18 September 1997; 31 March—1 April 1998; 28/29 July 1998; 29/30 September 1998; 17-18 November 1998

South East Non-Trawl Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SENTMAC)

15/16 April 1996; 10/11 July 1996; 17/18 October 1996; 17/18 April 1997; 11/12 June 1997; 31 June 1997; 9/10 October 1997; 19 November 1997; 9/10 February 1998; 16/17 April 1998; 6/7 August 1998

Sub-antarctic Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (SOUTHMAC)

30 November 1998; 12 February 1999

Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Eastern Tuna MAC)

15/16 April 1996; 1 / 2 November 1996; 15/16 May 1997; 8/9 November 1997; 1 / 2 February 1998; 31 March 1998; 21/22 April 1998; 2-3 September 1998; 11/12 November 1998; 15-16 December 1998; 15/16 December 1998

Southern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Southern Tuna MAC)

17 May 1996; 12 September 1996; 8/9 May 1997; 21/22 August 1997; 22 October 1997; 9 March 1998; 27 August 1998

Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Western Tuna MAC)

5/6 March 1996; 30 May 1996; 13/14 November 1996; 19 November 1996; 5 October 1998; 5 November 1998

Northern Prawn Fishery Management Advisory Committee (NORMAC)

19 February 1996; 4 July 1996; 4 December 1996; 14 February 1997; 21 March 1997; 21 March 1997; 21 June 1997; 17 July 1998; 13 November 1997; 11 March 1998; 17 July 1998 ; 18 November 1998; 12 February 1999

Western Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (WestMAC)

26 April 1998; 26 May 1998

Southern Shark Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SharkMAC)

8-10 May 1996; 20/21 June 1996; 28 July 1996; 16/17 October 1996; 10/11 April 199727 June 1997; 23-24 July 1998; 25/26 September 1997; 29/30 January 1998; 25-27 March 1998; 23/24 July 1998; 29/30 October 1998; 16 February 1999

Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee (GABMAC)

22 March 1996; 18 February 1997; 16 January 1998; 21 August 1998; 22 September 1998

Bass Strait Scallop Consultative Committee (BSSCC)

28/29 March 19963 October 1996; 19/20 March 1997; 30 June 1997; 19/20 March 1998

SquidMAC

10 June 1998 Inaugural meeting)

Torres Strait Fisheries Management Committee

25 October 1996; 18 September 1997; 9 September 1998

Norfolk Island Fisheries Consultative Committee (NIFCC)

8 May 199618 July 1997; 24 September 1998

Fisheries Research Advisory Bodies (FRABs) one for each State, Northern Territory and the Commonwealth (8) in total

Quarterly meetings

Australian Landcare Council

5/6 March 1996; 5/6 June 1996; 27-29 August 1996; 13/14 November 1996; 26/27 August 1997; 17-19 November 1997; 23/24 February 1998; 18-20 May 1998; 27-30 July 1998; 27-29 October 1998

National Residue Survey/Cattle Council/Australian Lot Feeders Association Consultative Committee

24 March 1997; 9-10 September 1997; 16-17 June 1998

National Residue Survey/Grains Council Consultative Committee

13 March 1997; 10 February 1998

Wool Industry Future Directions Taskforce

15 January 1999; 29 January 1999; 10 February 1999

Wool Interim Advisory Board (IAB)

5 February 1999; Only one formal meeting has been held to date

AQIS Grains Industry Consulative Working Group

18/6/1996; 6/8/1996; 6/11/1996; 21/5/1997; 21/11/1997; 4/12/1997; 22/4/1998; 12/5/1998; 13/8/1998; 14/10/1998; 9/12/1998; Some of these were teleconferences

Horticulture Industry Consultative Committee (HICC)

14 June 1996; 30 May 1997; 12 November 1997; 25 November 1997 (teleconference); 28 May 1998

Post-Entry Plant Industry Consultative Committee (PEPICC)

4 September 19979 December 19976 August 1998

Biologicals Consultative Committee

13 October 1997; 20 August 1998

Australian Ballast Water Management Advisory Council

29 July 199620 November 1996; 6 May 1997; 18 November 1997; 5 May 1998; 19 October 1998

Imported Foods Advisory Committee

8 July 1996; 22 November 1996; 26 September 1997

Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee (DEICC)

21 March 1996; 2December 1996; 5 March 1998

Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC)

14 March 1996; 19 September 1996; 17 April 1997; 19 November 1997; 26 March 1998; 11 December 1998

Export Meat Industry Advisory Committee

EMIAC 16 6 March 1996; EMIAC 17 22 May 1996; EMIAC 18 21 August 1996; EMIAC 19 13 November 1996; EMIAC 20 5 March 1997; EMIAC 21 5 June 1997; EMIAC 22 20 August 1997; EMIAC 23 12 November 1997; EMIAC 24 11 March 1998; EMIAC 25 20 May 1998; EMIAC 26 19 August 1998; EMIAC 27 11 November 1998

Consultative Rural Finance Forum (CRFF)

Expenditure totalled $11,680 in 1997-98

Travel and accommodation expenses for rural sector representatives not representing large organisations, such as the NFF, are funded by AFFA.

Domestic Violence Advisory Committee (DVAC)

1997/98 $43,000; 1998/99 $86,000.

The Government funds the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee through running costs annual appropriations. Running costs include remuneration payments to members (as approved by Remuneration Tribunal guidelines), travelling allowances, and costs associated with holding Advisory Committee meetings.

Rural Adjustment Scheme Advisory Council (RASAC)

1996/97 $311,000; 1997/98 $311,000.

RASAC running costs are funded through AFFA annual appropriations. Running costs include remuneration payments to members (as approved by the Remuneration Tribunal), travelling allowances, costs associated with holding Council meetings and office expenditure.

Rural Women's Advisory Group (RWAG)

$33,376.00

Meals, accommodation and travelling.

Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council (QEAC)

$257 688.00

The Government provides funding for QEAC, through Nairn funding. QEAC relies on the funding for member's fees, industry consultation, meetings, familiarisation and secretariat services.

Special Merino Export Committee

No funding is allocated to the Committee, only costs of attending meetings are met by the membership.

Red Meat Advisory Council

No

No

National Pork Industry Development Group (NPIDG)

1997-98: $51,674.59; 1/7/98 to 3/8/98: $8,613.23

The Government has provided $10 million for the Program, which commenced in November 1997 and terminates on 30 June 2000. It was agreed by relevant Ministers that the running costs for the operation of the NPIDG and associated secretariat should be capped at 5% (or $500,000) of the cost of the Program. It was also agreed that the roll-over of unspent funds be permitted up to 30 June 2000. Expenditure to date has included an amount of $29,328 spent on the preparation by a consultant of the NPIDG Business Plan. The remainder has been expended on meeting costs of the NPIDG, and secretariat support costs. It is anticipated that project funding under the program will shortly commence, following Ministerial approval of project expenditure totalling over $2 million. Several more project proposals are currently under consideration by the NPIDG.

National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare (NCCAW)

No funding is provided to the Committee. The Commonwealth only meets members travel and incidental expenses.

Horticulture 2000 Group

On the winding up of the Horticultural Policy Council (HPC) on 31 August 1995, approval was granted for $169,000 of unexpended HPC funds to be transferred to the Horticulture 2000 Group on its inception. $125,000 was approved to be carried forward into 1996/97. At the end of 1997/1998 $70,691 of unexpended funds remain.

Funding provided to the Horticulture 2000 Group has been used for:. Refund of members' travel costs to the four meetings held each year;. Printing and distribution of meeting papers to members and summary reports of meetings, which are distributed to around 350 industry associations;. Printing and distribution of publications such as the Chemical Residue Management Plan produced by the Horticulture 2000 Group;. Part funding a joint study being conducted by the AHC and HRDC which is looking at the impact of the Asian financial crisis on Australian horticulture and how the AHC/HRDC and industry can minimise the impact of the Asian financial crisis; and. Meeting costs.

Citrus Market Development Group

Funding for meeting costs of the Group has been approved. Funds spent on the operations of the Citrus Market Development Group for meeting costs have totalled $52,891 since March 1996.

Under the Terms of Reference for the Citrus Market Development Group, the Group is responsible for recommending projects to be funded from the Commonwealth's Citrus Market Diversification Grant. Projects approved by the Group are submitted to the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy for funding approval.

Agricultural Chemicals Consultative Committee

There is no government funding involved, as the NRA is a fully cost recovered organisation through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

Industry Liaison Committee

There is no government funding involved, as the NRA is a fully cost recovered organisation through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

NRA Meat Consultative Committee

As above

Veterinary Chemicals Consultative Committee

As above

NRA/Industry Manufacturer's' Licensing Liaison Committee

As above

South East Trawl Management Advisory Committee (SETMAC)

An amount less than $40,000.00 has been provided by the Government since March 1996 for SETMAC, SEFNTCC, Eastern Tuna MAC, Southern Tuna MAC, Western Tuna MAC, NORMAC, WestMAC, SharkMAC, GABMAC, SquidMAC, NIFCC

To fund travel allowance and fares for the Government member on some MACs.

South East Trawl Management Advisory Committee (SETMAC)

An amount less than $40,000.00 has been provided by the Government since March 1996 for SETMAC, SEFNTCC, Eastern Tuna MAC, Southern Tuna MAC, Western Tuna MAC, NORMAC, WestMAC, SharkMAC, GABMAC, SquidMAC, NIFCC

To fund travel allowance and fares for non industry member on some MACs.

South East Non-Trawl Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SEFNTCC)

As above

As above

Sub-antarctic Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (SOUTHMAC)

As above

As above

Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Eastern Tuna MAC)

As above

As above

Southern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Southern Tuna MAC)

As above

As above

Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Western Tuna MAC)

As above

As above

Northern Prawn Fishery Management Advisory Committee (NORMAC)

As above

As above

Western Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (WestMAC)

As above

As above

Southern Shark Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SharkMAC)

As above

As above

Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee (GABMAC)

As above

As above

Bass Strait Scallop Consultative Committee (BSSCC)

As above

As above

SquidMAC

As above

As above

Fisheries Research Advisory Bodies (FRABs) one for each State, Northern Territory and the Commonwealth (8) in total

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) provides up to $15,000.00 per year.

To meet the operating cost of FRABs

Australian Landcare Council

1996/97 expenditure: $211.3111997/98 expenditure: $187,452; 1998/99 estimate: $245,000

ALC operational costs are funded through the Natural Resources Management Fund. Operational costs include remuneration payments to members (as approved by the Remuneration Tribunal), travelling allowances associated with bringing a widely dispersed membership to meetings, and costs associated with holding Council meetings.

National Residue Survey/Cattle Council/Australian Lot Feeders Association Consultative Committee

24 March 1997—$621.00; 9-10 September 1997—$1940.70; 16-17 June 1998—$3328.01

No funds are allocated to the committee. Costs of attending the meeting by industry representatives are met from industry funds held in the National Residue Survey Reserve Fund.

National Residue Survey/Grains Council Consultative Committee

No funds are allocated to the committee. Costs of attending the meeting by the Grains Council representatives are met by industry.

Wool Industry Future Directions Taskforce

Taskforce funded by the Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation.

Wool Interim Advisory Board (IAB)

No funding has been provided to this date.

The Government will be providing funding to this body, up to $393,100. Funds are used for members' fees, consultants' fees, travel and administrative costs.

AQIS Grains Industry Consulative Working Group

There is no government funding involved, as the Grain Export Program is a fully cost recovered through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

N/A

Horticulture Industry Consultative Committee (HICC)

There is no government funding involved, as the Horticulture Export Program is a fully cost recovered through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

N/A

Post-Entry Plant Industry Consultative Committee (PEPICC)

There is no government funding involved, as the Post-Entry Plants Program is a fully cost recovered through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

N/A

Biologicals Consultative Committee.

There is no government funding involved, as the Biologicals Program is a fully cost recovered through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

N/A

Australian Ballast Water Management Advisory Council

The costs are met from the Ballast Water Program's community service obligations (CSO) funds. Depending on the venue each meeting is estimated to cost between $6,000 to $8,000.

Funding from the Program's CSOs provides for:. the Chair's sitting fees, accommodation and transport. non-government members' air fares, incidentals and accommodation. costs associated with production of agenda papers, freight, venue and hospitality.

Imported Foods Advisory Committee

There is no government funding involved, as the Imported Foods Program is a fully cost recovered through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

N/A

Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee

There is no government funding involved, as the Dairy Export Inspection Program is a fully cost recovered through fees and charges on the regulated industry.

N/A

Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC)

There is no government funding involved, as the Fish Exports Program is fully cost recovered through fees and charges levied on the export fishing industry.

N/A

Fishing Industry Charging and Review Committee (FICRC)

There is no government funding involved, as the Fish Exports Program is fully cost recovered through fees and charges levied on the export fishing industry.

N/A

Export Meat Industry Advisory Committee

The Government provides no funding to the Export Meat Industry Advisory Committee