Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of the Nature Repair Committee.
The Nature Repair Act 2023 establishes the Nature Repair Committee. It is comprised of a chair and 5 members. The committee supports the integrity and transparency of Australia’s Nature Repair Market.
The members are:
- Mr Stephen McCutcheon (Chair)
- Dr James Fitzsimons
- Mr Brendan Foran
- Mr Tyronne Garstone
- Ms Fiona Simpson
- Ms Siobhan Toohill
Committee members have substantial experience, knowledge, and significant standing in the following fields:
- agriculture
- biological or ecological science
- economics
- environmental markets
- Indigenous knowledge
- land management
The committee provides independent, expert advice to the Minister for the Environment. Their responsibilities include:
- advising the minister on the development and prioritisation of methods and biodiversity assessment instruments
- assessing compliance of methods with biodiversity integrity standards
- undertaking reviews and public consultation on key elements of the Nature Repair Market.
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