Commission for International Agricultural Research

The Commission for International Agricultural Research is established under the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982 (Section 7). It comprises seven Commissioners who provide collective decision-making and expert advice to the Minister for Foreign Affairs in relation to program formulation for agricultural research and development, priority setting, funding and other matters as requested by the Minister. Commissioners are appointed on a part-time basis for a period of up to three years. To fulfil its role, the Commission meets a minimum of four times each financial year. 

The Foreign Minister announced the new Commission appointments on Friday 16 October 2026.