Five new Directors have been appointed to the Board of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority.
Australian Fisheries and Conservation Minister, Senator Eric Abetz, announced the reappointment of Mr Ian Cartwright and Dr Keith Sainsbury from Tasmania, Mr Brian Jeffriess of South Australia and Mr Richard Stevens from Queensland, for a term ending 30 June 2008.
Senator Abetz also announced the appointment of Ms Denise North from New South Wales for a first term ending 30 June 2008.
The new Board will complement AFMA’s Chairman, the Honourable Anthony Rundle, and Government Director, Mr Daryl Quinlivan, at an important time in AFMA’s history.
“During such a time of change is important to have the right mix of skills, expertise and experience to continue the good work of AFMA and provide sound stewardship during the transition of AFMA to an independent Fisheries Authority in 2008,” Senator Abetz said.
Senator Abetz thanked retiring Director, the Honourable John Bennett for his stewardship and contribution to the strategic direction of the Authority and wished him well in his future endeavours.
