New directors for Fisheries Research And Development Corporation

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed seven directors for the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for a three-year term.

Among the seven people appointed, there are four reappointments and three new appointees. 

These directors have a wealth of experience and expertise across the fisheries sector, and will make a valuable contribution to the work of the FRDC.

The FRDC plays a key role in Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors by investing in research, development and extension activities.

The appointments follow on from the announcement of Dr Beth Woods OAM as Chair in June.

The newly appointed FRDC directors are:

• Dr Chris Calogeras, Queensland (reappointment)
• Mr Boris Musa, Victoria (reappointment)
• Mr Alex Ogg, Western Australia (reappointment)
• Dr Lyndall Thorburn, New South Wales (reappointment)
• Mr Yorick Piper, Victoria (new appointment)
• Ms Manuwuri Forester, Queensland (new appointment)
• Mrs Katherine Winchester, Northern Territory (new appointment).

The Government thanks outgoing FRDC directors Professor Colin Buxton, Dr Saranne Cooke and Mrs Suzi Hullick and thank them for their significant service to the FRDC.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP:

“I am very glad to congratulate the new board and welcome the new directors.

“Australia’s fishery industries are sustainable, well-managed and stable. 

“We have a lot to be proud of, and it’s thanks to the work of organisations like the FRDC who are constantly finding ways to improve how we do things in the sector.

“I know our new directors will bring the same commitment to excellence in their tenure at FRDC.

“I also want to thank the outgoing directors for their contributions to the FRDC. I wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”