On 2–3 April 2019, industry and government representatives met in Brisbane for a Biosecurity Pathways and Surveillance Strategy workshop.
The Annual Surveillance Workshop 2019 was held in Brisbane on 13–14 March for people working in pest surveillance to engage with each other as part of the newly established Plant Surveillance Network Australasia-Pacific.
Benchmarking forest health surveillance and biosecurity activities for managing Australia’s exotic forest pest and pathogen risks
Analysis of the current Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and national preparedness arrangements, including surveillance, for exotic plant pest incursions and identifies areas where improvements could be made.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has identified a list of 42 pests or pest groupings that are considered to be high priority as a focus for government action because of their impact on plant production or the natural environment.
Benchmarking forest health surveillance and biosecurity activities for managing Australia’s exotic forest pest and pathogen risks