Scheme development

Ministerial Reference Group

Role

The Ministerial Reference Group (MRG) is a key stakeholder group that was established to assist in finalising the BioBanking Assessment Methodology and the regulation. The group also:

  • reviewed the results of the three-month pilot program to test the BioBanking Assessment Methodology
  • oversee implementation of the scheme
  • assist in the review of the scheme.

Membership

The MRG consists of leaders from key stakeholder groups:

  • Office of Environment and Heritage
  • Total Environment Centre
  • NSW Environmental Defender's Office
  • NSW Farmers' Association
  • Property Council of Australia
  • Urban Development Institute of Australia (NSW)
  • NSW Minerals Council
  • Catchment Management Authorities Chairs Council
  • Local Government and Shires Associations NSW

The group is chaired by OEH's Deputy Chief Executive, Climate Change, Policy and Programs Group.

Page last updated: 24 May 2011