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 levied industry programs.

The core function of AgriFutures Advisory Panels is 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a current advisory panel for my industry?

AgriFutures maintains Advisory Panels for the following industries:

  • Chicken Meat
  • Export Fodder
  • Ginger
  • Goat Fibre
  • Honey Bee & Pollination
  • Pasture Seeds
  • Tea Tree Oil
  • Thoroughbred Horses.

We also maintain the:

  • Emerging Industry Consultative Committee (EICC): The EICC provides strategic assistance and advice on matters including investment prioritisation, annual operational plans, governance and compliance, risk mitigation strategies and conflicts of interest.
  • Emerging Industry Technical Advisory Group (TAG): The TAG provides technical investment advice and recommendations on stakeholder project procurements, applications and outputs.

A full list of current advisory panels, including biographies for chairs and members, is available below.

View all current Advisory Panels

How are members of the Advisory Panels selected?

We aim to maintain geographical, age and gender diversity to ensure that the Advisory Panel appropriately represents the industry. Members are selected through an open call process, which includes a competitive skills-based assessment and consultations with key industry bodies and stakeholders. Applicants are also required to declare any actual or perceived conflict of interest prior to appointment. Successful applicants are appointed by the Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia.

How long is the term for Advisory Panel members?

The initial term of appointment is three years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms applicable to any member. However, members may be retained beyond two terms to ensure the availability of scarce expertise.

To maintain corporate knowledge, only up to half the membership of an Advisory Panel is changed at any one time.

Are Advisory Panel members compensated?

Advisory Panel members are recompensed for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates determined by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal. More information about panel remuneration can be found in the AgriFutures Industry Advisory Panel Terms of Reference, on our Corporate Governance page.

Current 2024-25 FY (effective from 01/07/2024 to 30/06/2025)

Companies

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Sitting Fee (exc. GST)
Panel Chair Rate (exc. GST)
Panel Member Rate

Meeting day over 3 hours
$862.00
$776.00

Meeting day between 2 and 3 hours
$517.20
$465.60

Meeting day less than 2 hours
$344.80
$310.40

Non-meeting day per hour up to 5 hours
$172.40
$155.20

Individuals

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Sitting Fee
Panel Chair Rate (exc. 11.5% super)
Panel Member Rate (exc. 11.5% super)

Meeting day over 3 hours
$773.09
$695.96

Meeting day between 2 and 3 hours
$463.86
$417.58

Meeting day less than 2 hours
$309.24
$278.39

Non-meeting day per hour up to 5 hours
$154.62
$139.19

How do Advisory Panels operate?

You can find the Code of Conduct and Terms of Reference for AgriFutures Australia Advisory Panels on our on our Corporate Governance page. These documents provide an overview of how the Panels work.

Can I make an expression of interest for any future recruitment?

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Are existing service providers with current AgriFutures funding contracts eligible to serve on the RD&E Panel?

Everyone is welcome to apply and serve on the RD&E Panel. Our preference is to minimise conflicts of interest.

Current Opportunities

This page will be updated when positions are available.