Biosecurity is the controls and measures to manage the risk of pests, weeds and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading within Australia. (National Biosecurity Strategy 2022)
Australia’s national biosecurity system relies on partnerships between the Australian and state, territory and local governments, industry, environmental bodies, land managers and the broader public. This system is facing new challenges arising from a significant increase in global trade and travel. Maintaining Australia’s resilient and world-leading approach requires continuous research and innovation and a constant commitment to prevention and response. (The National Biosecurity Statement, 2018)
