About the Advisory Panels

In partnership with AgriFutures Australia, Advisory Panels provide recommendations on the allocation of research, development and extension (RD&E) funding for AgriFutures levies industry programs.

AgriFutures Australia aims to maintain geographical, age and gender diversity to ensure that the Advisory Panel appropriately represents the industry.

Advisory Panel member roles & responsibilities

The core functions of AgriFutures Advisory Panels are to ensure that RD&E investment remains industry-demand driven, including:

• Advising on industry requirements for investment through the development and monitoring of RD&E plans.
• Providing recommendations to AgriFutures on suitable RD&E opportunities and activities to address industry issues.
• Providing feedback and investment advice on RD&E proposals to ensure investment is aligned to priorities in RD&E plans.
• Advising and assisting in the dissemination, adoption, and commercialisation of RD&E activities.
• Program activities are funded by industry levy and Commonwealth funds, and any funds contributed from third parties.

Advisory Panel members are recompensed for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates determined by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal.