Buffel grass weed advisory committee

The buffel grass weed advisory committee was approved by the Minister for Environment on 6 May 2024.

The committee has developed the buffel grass management strategy: Central Australia 2024 - 2030 PDF (1.7 MB) which prioritises areas and methods for effective management actions.

To find out how committee members are appointed, read section 16 of the Weeds Management Act 2001 .

Functions

The functions of a weed advisory committee are to:

• develop draft weed management plans in consultation with appropriate persons, groups or organisations, and with persons whose land may be affected by a declared weed infestation
• advise the minister on the progress of weed management in the region, district, catchment area or the specific purpose for which it was established
• advise the minister on other matters as the minister may request from time to time.

Membership

The committee consists of persons appointed by the minister, who:

• has expertise or experience relevant to the management of declared weeds, or
• represent groups or organisations that are concerned with the management of declared weeds or related matters.

A member of committee holds office for 3 years and is eligible for reappointment.

Members

• Joel Andrew – Alice Springs Town Council
• Roy Chisholm – Pastoral Land Board
• James (Jimmy) Cocking – Desert Knowledge Australia
• Philip Cowan – Parks and Wildlife
• Garth Forrester - Central Land Council
• Tracey Guest – Parks Australia
• Benjamin Kaethner - Central Land Council
• Alex Port – NT Cattlemen’s Association
• Josef Schofield – Australian Wildlife Conservancy
• Ross Stanes – NT Cattlemen’s Association
• Nathaniel Staniford – Bushfires NT

Terms of reference

Read the terms of reference DOCX (124.4 KB).

Meetings

Contact

For more information, contact the Weed Management Branch.