Initial consultation is open to help develop Australia’s first national biosecurity strategy.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said a national biosecurity strategy will provide direction for Australia’s biosecurity system and ensure the system remains fit to meet the challenges of the next decade to 2030.
“The management of the national biosecurity system is becoming increasingly complex, creating new challenges for governments, industry and other stakeholders,” Minister Littleproud said.
“Strong and efficient biosecurity is even more important as we, and the rest of the world, respond to emerging challenges and recover our economy post-COVID.
“A national biosecurity strategy will link our ambition and collective efforts to strengthen our biosecurity system, in order to protect our environment, economy and way of life.
“The strategy is being developed by the Australian, state and territory governments, through the National Biosecurity Committee, with industry, environmental groups, community and other stakeholders.
“We want to hear your views on what a national biosecurity strategy should focus on. Your input will help shape the early development of the strategy and subsequent engagement.”
Public submissions for this first phase of consultation can be lodged from 8 November 2021 until 26 November 5pm 2021 at the Have Your Say website.
Fast Facts:
- Consultation draft of the national biosecurity strategy expected in early 2022.
- Biosecurity system protects agriculture, forestry and fisheries export industries worth $58.9 billion.
