Our role in conservation is to create direct and positive connections between wildlife and people. We protect endangered species, increase understanding of wildlife and inspire community action.
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Board Committees

Finance Committee

Chairperson – Mr Richard Humphry AO. Monitors financial performance, including occupational health and safety, environment, human resource management and capital works programs.  Consists of selected Board Members.
Meets 6 times per year 

Audit and Risk Committee

Chairperson – Ms Gae Raby. Monitors and covers issues relating to internal control systems, risk management systems, financial reporting and other financial responsibilities.  Consists of selected Board Members with representatives from the NSW Audit Office and independent auditors Ernst and Young in attendance.
Meets three times per year. 

Marketing Committee

Chairperson – Mr Steven Crane. Monitors all marketing activities including communications, sponsorship, Taronga Foundation, customer service and tourism development.  Consists of selected Board Members.
Meets six times per year. 

Wildlife Conservation, Health and Welfare Committee

Chairperson – Dr Anthony English AM. Monitors collection management, wildlife conservation, research and veterinary services.  Consists of selected Board members plus the following external contributors from appropriate specialist fields: 

  • Professor Chris Dickman – Professor, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney;
  • Professor Richard Kingsford – Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of NSW; and
  • Dr Mark Lawrie – President, Australian Veterinary Association.

Meets six times per year. 

Ethics Committee

Statutory committee through which all research projects involving animal research must be approved. Constituted in accordance with the Animal Research Act 1985 and consists of the following representatives: 

  • Dr. Rebecca Spindler, Chairperson (Researcher)
  • Mr. William Meikle (Researcher)
  • Dr. Frances Hulst (Veterinarian)
  • Dr. Benn Bryant (Veterinarian)
  • Ms. Cecily Stuart-Prentice (Animal Welfare Representative)
  • Mr. Tony Gregory (Animal Welfare Representative)
  • Justice Michael Foster QC (Independent Representative)
  • Mr. Harold Eagleton AM (Independent Representative)

The Committee held 6 meetings during 2009/2010 in July, September, November, January, March and May where it reviewed 23 new projects, all of which were approved.  The Committee also reviewed and approved 11 ongoing projects.