When: 9-12 November 2020
Where: virtual delivery
Program: Download the program here
Registrations: Go to this Eventbrite page to register
Event information
This year the forum will be run online, with a plenary session held on 9 November, and subsequent webinar sessions held between 10-12 November.
The plenary session will be launched by the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. It will include an announcement of the Australian Biosecurity Awards winners, as well as presentations from biosecurity representatives.
At the subsequent webinar sessions, attendees can learn more about the latest in biosecurity innovations, communication and engagement initiatives, and collaborative efforts that are underway to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system.
The National Biosecurity Forum is a joint event between the department and the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC).
Full details about the event are available on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website.
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Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
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