Buffel grass weed advisory committee

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

The committee serves as a consultative body to develop a strategy for managing buffel grass in Central Australia. It 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 .

The committee

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 weeds.

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 (63.2 KB).

Meetings

Contact

For more information, contact the Weed Management Branch.