Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2024-2029

Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2024–2029 Shared | United | Committed This publication has been compiled by Department of Primary Industries (DPI). © State of Queensland, 2024 The Queensland Government supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of its information. The copyright in this publication is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY) licence. Under this licence you are free, without having to seek our permission, to use this publication in accordance with the licence terms. You must keep intact the copyright notice and attribute the State of Queensland as the source of the publication. Note: Some content in this publication may have different licence terms as indicated. For more information on this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information. Contents Acknowledgement of Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ministerial foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Our purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vision, goals and guiding principles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A framework for Queensland’s biosecurity system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 What shapes Queensland’s biosecurity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Biosecurity system partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Theme 1: Collaborative governance and leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theme 2: Every Queenslander plays their part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Theme 3: Empowered to act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Theme 4: Innovation and intelligence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Theme 5: Valuing and building on our investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Theme 6: Response effectiveness and preparedness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Next steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Queensland’s biosecurity system recognises diverse lands across Queensland and pay our that the traditional wisdom and enduring respects to their Elders past and present. The connection to country by First Nations Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2024–2029 people has safeguarded this land for was developed with an appreciation of the future generations. deep connection First Nations people have with the land and waters of Queensland and the We acknowledge the importance of connection Torres Strait, recognising their vital role as to place for First Nations people and promise custodians of country and Queensland’s to protect the land, waters, sky, and natural natural environment. resources of Queensland with them.

Partners across Queensland’s biosecurity We seek the expertise and perspectives of system pay respect to the Jagera and Turrbal First Nations people to enhance Queensland’s peoples, traditional custodians of Meeanjin biosecurity system, building effectiveness and (Brisbane), where this strategy was developed. leading to sustainable and holistic approaches to land, water, and natural landscape management. 4 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Ministerial foreword Strong biosecurity measures are the linchpin As this Strategy transforms into actions, it to primary production. It’s what keeps our is important to recognise that biosecurity industries profitable and viable. is a collective commitment to safeguarding Queensland’s agriculture, diverse landscape The Queensland Biosecurity Strategy unites us and lifestyle. in a common goal to protect primary industries and our economy, preserve our environment Pivotal to our success will be our ability and biodiversity, and maintain our enviable to foster partnerships between all levels Queensland lifestyle. of government, industry, agriculture, and Queensland communities. We need to As Primary Industries Minister, I am committed continue to work together to build capability to ensuring the long-term future for our and capacity in biosecurity prevention and primary industries that continue to be a preparedness to combat the increasing risk key pillar in our State’s enduring economic and changing nature of biosecurity globally. prosperity and thriving communities. Through conscientious stewardship, Biosecurity incursions are a significant risk to innovation, and collaboration, we will continue reaching our goal of boosting Queensland’s to deliver on the promise of a safe, thriving, primary industries output to $30 billion by and productive Queensland. 2030. As such, we need to safeguard and strengthen Queensland’s biosecurity system to The Honourable Tony Perrett MP underpin the future of our industries. Minister for Primary Industries Plant and animal pests and diseases have widespread economic and social impacts that can affect everyone. Queensland’s renowned biodiversity is also a cornerstone for our state’s tourism industry, with Queenslanders and visitors alike cherishing our expansive natural ecosystems. To protect our State, our Crisafulli Government is bolstering Queensland’s biosecurity frontline with an additional $50 million investment and employing 100 additional frontline staff in biosecurity hotspots. As part of this investment, we will also focus on our critical northern line of biosecurity defence. 6 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy ‘Biosecurity is a collective commitment to safeguarding Queensland’s agriculture, diverse landscape and lifestyle.’ The Honourable Tony Perrett MP Minister for Primary Industries Our purpose Biosecurity: Protecting Queensland’s economy, environment and lifestyle Queensland relies on a robust biosecurity Plant and animal pests and diseases hold far- system to protect animal, plant, human, and reaching effects for our communities, ranging environmental health. from increased cost of living to reduced access to social amenities and include human health Queenslanders have demonstrated their risks and decreased biodiversity. ongoing commitment to safeguarding our state’s unique natural environment, superior Every Queenslander plays a part in preventing produce, and enviable outdoor lifestyle in and responding to plant and animal pests and response to increases in harmful pests, weeds diseases that threaten our great state. and diseases nationally and globally. This strategy establishes an overarching It’s crucial to embed coordinated controls and framework, guiding collaborative efforts measures to mitigate the risk of biosecurity by all partners to protect our economy, threats infiltrating, emerging, establishing, or environment, and lifestyle. It also calls on spreading across Queensland, ensuring the every Queenslander to assist the biosecurity wellbeing of current and future generations. system in developing the capability and capacity needed to shield Queensland from continuously evolving biosecurity risks.

8 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Worth protecting Economy Queensland’s food and fibre products are highly sought after nationally and internationally. Plant and animal pests and diseases impact production and restrict market access for industry and supply chains, causing substantial economic losses. While Queensland’s agricultural sector faces the greatest risk, biosecurity threats affect all sectors ranging from retail and construction to importers. Communities Plant and animal pests and diseases have widespread economic and social impacts, affecting entire communities. Biosecurity incidents strain community resilience, especially when they lead to reduced production or disrupt the supply chain. The agricultural sector, crucial for many rural and regional communities across Queensland, is particularly vulnerable. Implementing biosecurity measures that build community resilience and preparedness is crucial for maintaining thriving and cohesive communities. Food and fibre Queensland has a global reputation for producing a diversity of high-quality food and fibre products which are also enjoyed nationally and internationally. Plant and animal pests and diseases disrupt the availability and quality of our produce, adding to cost-of-living pressures and potentially compromising food safety and consumer health. Environment Queensland’s renowned biodiversity is essential for our state’s tourism industry. Our unique and expansive ecosystems and varied climate makes Queensland highly susceptible to a wide range of plant and animal pests and diseases, which can have potentially devastating effects on our environment. Lifestyle Queenslanders and visitors cherish our outdoor lifestyle. Biosecurity threats, especially invasive pests and weeds, impact Queensland’s social activities and enjoyment of nature, potentially altering the way we live, socialise, and enjoy our natural surroundings and biodiversity. Vision, goals and guiding principles Single, united vision Guiding principles This strategy is underpinned by the vision that Partnerships determine our success. our state is protected from biosecurity threats Biosecurity requires an integrated system through the coordinated and informed efforts where all partners understand and fulfil of all Queenslanders. their roles. Partnerships, while sometimes challenged by competing and unanticipated Queensland thrives from a collaborative, priorities, represent the cornerstone of efficient and future-focused biosecurity system safeguarding Queensland from biosecurity committed to safeguarding our environment, threats. As a collective, we agree on the economy, communities, and lifestyle from following guiding principles that underpin the biosecurity threats. strategy and cultivate a stronger biosecurity system for our state: Shared goals • Trust: Partners commit to transparency, sharing and mutual learning. Approaches to biosecurity must be responsive to various threats, with the primary aim of • Collaborate: Partners commit to safeguarding Queensland. Our shared goals for coordinated effort in recognition of its vital Queensland’s biosecurity system are to: role in a robust biosecurity system. • prevent the entry, spread, or establishment • Participate: Partners commit to of exotic pests and diseases in Queensland engagement, acknowledging that proactive • contain, suppress, or manage significant and preventative measures are more pests and diseases already present in effective than reactive remedies. Queensland • Innovate: Partners commit to challenging • contribute to Queensland’s food security the status quo and developing responsive and maintain our reputation as a safe and solutions. high-quality trade partner • Future-focused: Partners commit to • protect Queensland’s economy, addressing current threats and evaluating environment, biodiversity, rural and the future by scanning Queensland’s regional communities, and way of life horizon and assessing emerging risks, challenges, opportunities, and trends. • prepare for and effectively address new pest and disease incursions.

10 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy ‘Queensland thrives from a collaborative, efficient and future-focused biosecurity system.’ A framework for Queensland’s biosecurity system Strategy scope and alignment This strategy addresses challenges and • minimising the likelihood of causing opportunities for the entire Queensland a ‘biosecurity event’, and limiting the biosecurity system. Covering exotic pests consequences if such an event occurs and diseases not yet present in Australia and endemic ones that are already here, • preventing or minimising the harmful it encourages a risk-based approach for effects of a risk, and not increasing any prioritisation and allocation of effort. harmful effects. In Queensland, the Biosecurity Act 2014 (Qld) Coordinated efforts between states and at the establishes the legislative framework for national level are crucial for good biosecurity biosecurity. This modern legislation supports outcomes. Recent examples like white spot the strategy by providing comprehensive disease in prawns, red imported fire ants, and biosecurity measures to protect Queensland. varroa mite confirm cross-border biosecurity It also reinforces that everyone plays a role vulnerabilities. These examples reiterate the in biosecurity by establishing the general importance of aligning state and national biosecurity obligation (GBO). efforts to safeguard our interconnected industries, environments, economies, The GBO means everyone holds responsibility and communities. for managing those under their control and, to the best of their ability, recognise and minimise This strategy builds on and aligns with the biosecurity risks within their industry, home, or National Biosecurity Strategy 2022–2032 and place of visitation. its implementation and action plans. It also serves as a framework to support local Under Queensland’s GBO, individuals and government and industry biosecurity plans. organisations must not spread a pest, disease This alignment ensures the Queensland or a contaminant by: and Australian biosecurity systems remain • taking all reasonable and practical steps to strong—it recognises cross-border connections prevent or minimise biosecurity risk yet accommodates Queensland’s unique vulnerabilities and biosecurity requirements. 12 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Industry/species specific strategies Translating vision into action: An integrated Local government National Biosecurity Strategy biosecurity plans Shared | United | Committed Individual and on-farm biosecurity plans approach to managing biosecurity What shapes Queensland’s biosecurity Drivers Factors influencing Queensland’s biosecurity risks and biosecurity system Multiple factors influence the type, nature, complexity, and extent of biosecurity threats faced by Queensland. Our state’s biosecurity system needs to continually adapt and evolve to effectively prevent and respond to these multifaceted drivers. Uniqueness Disruptors Movement Geography, attributes Climate change, COVID, Impact of trade, future and assets: national natural disasters, tourism, illegal activity/ parks, coastline, northern war, decreasing online shopping. location, borders 3 states, biodiversity, global suitable climate. shift to sustainability.

14 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy ~9p o-@.-o d6'> Population Land use Innovation Growth forecasts, Trends are changing: Emerging technologies development land diversification, have the potential and urbanisation. competition for to revolutionise how agricultural areas we detect and manage with infrastructure, biosecurity risks. land conservation. Biosecurity system partners Partners assume crucial roles within inform the design of effective, evidence-based Queensland’s biosecurity system, contributing interventions, and implement best practices. diverse perspectives, expertise, lived experience, and resources. Successful biosecurity outcomes Community action: Engaging with local- depend on the willingness and commitment of level and community partners fosters shared each and every partner. ownership and responsibility, and increases compliance with biosecurity measures. It also improves reporting of potential threats, builds How partners fulfill their part our collective knowledge through citizen science, Collaborative decision making: Partners and encourages proactivity in response to across the biosecurity system participate biosecurity challenges. Partners in leadership in the development and implementation of positions play crucial roles in community the strategy. Partner input ensures diverse engagement, embedding the GBO as standard perspectives are considered, promoting practice for everyone. informed and well-rounded decision making. Trusted relationships: Biosecurity is a dynamic Facilitating collaborative, transparent, and field with new challenges constantly emerging. accountable decision making ensures that Building mutual trust across biosecurity choices are in harmony with Queensland’s system partners strengthens collaboration and biosecurity system and aligned with reinforces shared responsibility and ownership. the strategy. Trusted partner relationships encourage Expertise and knowledge sharing: Queensland innovation and adaptation which present critical faces complex and diverse biosecurity attributes of the system to ensure it adapts to challenges, both current and emerging. changing circumstances over time. Recognising and sharing specialised knowledge, expertise, and learnings will minimise duplication of effort, identify potential risks, 16 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Industry: producers, processing, manufacturing Supply chain: Biosecurity transport and Queensland logistics, retail DPI and distribution Representative bodies: such as Australian industry peak Government bodies, AHA, PHA, NRM groups

QUEENSLAND BIOSECURITY SYSTEM State You Government Local Research Government organisations Community Theme 1 Collaborative governance and leadership National biosecurity strategy alignment Strong partnerships We will strengthen and expand partnerships and networks between all stakeholders at local, regional, national, and international levels. 18 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Governance and leadership are critical as biosecurity requires effort from various What outcome will be achieved partners, including government agencies, industry representatives, scientific researchers, The Queensland biosecurity system healthcare professionals, communities, establishes frameworks and and people. Collaborative governance and procedures that drive collective and leadership support a shared vision, uniting collaborative partnerships which diverse partners to collectively address are inclusive, transparent, and biosecurity threats. aligned at all levels. Governance and leadership are especially crucial for biosecurity as the multifaceted What will success look like challenges often transcend organisational, jurisdictional, and functional boundaries. By 2029, priorities for investment Collaborative governance and leadership refer in the Queensland biosecurity to a set of principles and practices aimed at system are determined through addressing complex biosecurity challenges an agreed governance structure through cooperation, coordination, and shared involving partners. decision making among relevant stakeholders. Collaboration, mutual trust, and common goals are at the core to Theme 1. The approach emphasises inclusivity, cooperation, and informed decision making to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience in the face of increasing biosecurity risks. Diverse partners work together to identify threats and opportunities, assess risks, and develop system-wide strategies and approaches to improve biosecurity and any mitigation and response to threats. Areas of focus • Framework and procedure development — to allow relevant stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to system governance, design and decision making. • Collaboration and transparency — to help stakeholders leverage potential, share knowledge, and reduce potential duplication of effort. Theme 2 Every Queenslander plays their part National biosecurity strategy alignment Shared biosecurity culture We will enhance our culture of biosecurity action, so everyone understands its importance and plays their part. 20 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Biosecurity relies on a shared culture where the strength of the system depends on the What outcome will be achieved willingness of everyone to be actively involved. In Queensland, responsibility for good Queenslanders have access to biosecurity practices is also underpinned a broad range of programs that by the general biosecurity obligation. promote positive biosecurity Achieving widespread positive behaviour behaviours and embed planning requires deepening everyone’s understanding and practices, particularly for of, and commitment to, Queensland’s high-risk partners or industries. biosecurity and encouraging community and industry stewardship across the system. What will success look like Social research is foundational for informing By 2029, partners will have an initiatives that build awareness, drive positive enhanced understanding of what biosecurity behaviours, and incentivise biosecurity means for them, how voluntary compliance. their activities create risk, and Promoting a culture of mutual support, how they can minimise risk collaboration, and coordination will inspire and manage issues to embrace Queenslanders to actively embrace their and actively fulfil their general biosecurity role as part of creating a resilient biosecurity obligation. and united system to safeguard our state.

Areas of focus • Roles and responsibilities — helping stakeholders better understand the beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behaviours of groups across the biosecurity system to inform tailored strategies that encourage positive biosecurity behaviours. • Education and awareness — driving positive biosecurity behaviours and embedding good biosecurity practices in business and community planning. Theme 3 Empowered to act National biosecurity strategy alignment Highly skilled workforce We will develop and sustain a highly skilled workforce to ensure we have the right capability and capacity, in the right place, at the right time. 22 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Queensland will continue to strengthen biosecurity capability, capacity, and resilience What outcome will be achieved through a highly skilled and responsive workforce. With biosecurity threats continuing A biosecurity training and to evolve, a well-equipped, adaptable, and development framework, based proficient workforce is needed to manage on a comprehensive environment emerging biosecurity challenges. scan, will be in place to build the The changing dynamics of biosecurity call for highly skilled workforce required a robust system with the necessary human, to support the state’s biosecurity physical, and systemic attributes to effectively system now and into the future. address preparedness, prevention, surveillance, response, market access, and endemic threat What will success look like management. By 2029, stakeholders will support Partners are increasingly embracing their a workforce plan and have broad responsibility for managing biosecurity risk. Biosecurity partners from industry, the supply access to biosecurity training chain, government, and the community must and streamlined professional continue to be empowered to build their development programs that expertise and skills and encouraged to use address biosecurity-related their capability to uplift Queensland’s skill gaps. biosecurity system. Areas of focus • Skills enhancement — to develop capability across the system that addresses identified biosecurity needs now and into the future. • Knowledge and skills transfer — to develop professional collaborative networks that directly support a highly skilled and responsive biosecurity workforce. Theme 4 Innovation and intelligence National biosecurity strategy alignment Integration supported by technology, research and data We will create a more connected, efficient and science-based system to facilitate more timely, informed and risk-based decisions. 24 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Ongoing innovation across the system is necessary to manage biosecurity risks, What outcome will be achieved community expectations and competing investment priorities. The timely adoption of innovation Fit-for-purpose innovation and intelligence will and intelligence practices that provide the system confidence in biosecurity keeps Queensland informed decision-making and deliver value to all about, and ready to respond to, Queenslanders. emerging trends and risks. A more integrated and intelligence-driven system will facilitate timely, informed and What will success look like evidence-based decisions across the biosecurity system. By 2029, Queensland integrates intelligence and data to assist Adopted technologies will have clear value with detecting and assessing propositions with transparent communication current and emerging biosecurity about them to drive timely investment. We will trends, and encourage innovation, develop, share, and embed new technologies technology, and research to deliver in areas such as traceability, surveillance, screening, data analytics, treatments, timely, risk-based decision making. and diagnostics.

There will be a clear definition of what ‘intelligence’ means and the agreed sources of data and information that will be used, such as model, geographic information, shared data sources and surveillance information from across biosecurity partners. Biosecurity research priorities will continue to be delivered, informed by national biosecurity research, development, and extension strategies. Areas of focus • Environmental scanning — to strengthen efforts in the collection and analysis of intelligence about emerging biosecurity threats and implement practices to identify potential risks and trends proactively. • Exploration and promotion of new technologies — to actively explore, evaluate and promote new technologies which can be applied to improve detection methods, and the management and eradication of new biosecurity threats. Theme 5 Valuing and building on our investments National biosecurity strategy alignment Sustainable investment We will ensure funding and investment is sufficient, co-funded, transparent, targeted to our priorities, and sustainable for the long-term. 26 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Biosecurity risks are increasing, which requires investment to keep pace with these changing What outcome will be achieved threats and ensure approaches to biosecurity remain responsive. Investment in the Queensland Valuing and building on the investment in biosecurity system prioritises biosecurity protects public health and safety positive outcomes and and safeguards economic stability, national substantially reduces risk. security, biodiversity, and the environment. Investment in biosecurity takes many forms, What will success look like including capital expenditure to develop By 2029, a sustainable funding systems, funds to undertake research to inform decision making and secure skilled human model is developed to ensure capital for the system. Queensland’s biosecurity system prioritises activities according Measuring impact at all levels of the biosecurity to risk. system requires prioritisation to assess value for Queensland and inform future investment. Establishing a future sustainable funding model will benefit from an analysis of past incidents to determine the potential costs associated with biosecurity threats. Building and valuing investments in biosecurity is ongoing requiring dedication from all parts of the system. Areas of focus • Co-investment — to develop frameworks and procedures that allow partners to meaningfully contribute to proposed investment. • Sustainable funding — to increase transparency of biosecurity activities across Queensland as a foundation for ongoing shared investment. Theme 6 Response effectiveness and preparedness National biosecurity strategy alignment Coordinated preparedness and response We will boost our system’s adaptability and its capacity to prevent, detect, manage, respond to, and recover from, outbreaks. 28 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Our climate, proximity to neighbouring countries and extensive coastline are What outcome will be achieved among the factors that make Queensland a frontline state for threats against biosecurity. Queensland’s biosecurity system Queensland has an opportunity to build will have a robust preparedness on its strong foundation in biosecurity framework that includes defined preparedness and experience in responding targets for upskilling, information to and eradicating plant and animal pests sharing, and engagement and diseases. irrespective of the threat faced. As biosecurity threats continue to increase, the potential for multiple concurrent pest What will success look like and/or disease outbreaks expand. To protect Queensland’s economy, communities, and the By 2029, key partners in the environment, a risk-based and comprehensive biosecurity response system are approach to developing Queensland’s response, connected and have the capability recovery and resilience capacity and capability and capacity to build resilience and is needed. reduce the harm associated with Strong integration between biosecurity and biosecurity threats. emergency response preparedness and response systems will expand networks and build knowledge that will assist in enhanced effectiveness during an outbreak. Understanding and supporting local governments and regional frontline responders are critical to success.

Robust preparedness will be underpinned by a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and streamlined data sharing. Building trust among key partner groups will bolster resilience and accelerate industry and community recovery, including events involving transition to management. Areas of focus • Targeted approach — to define and address preparedness targets that leverage the emergency management system and upskill stakeholders who would be most impacted by an incident. • Build trust — to increase coordination and collaboration around preparedness and emergency management. Next steps Queensland’s strategy aligns with the National As part of the implementation approach, Biosecurity Strategy 2022–2032 and complements annual statements of intent will guide action other existing local, state, and national under focus areas over each 12-month period strategies and plans that support biosecurity. for the life of the strategy. The strategy’s This strategy also builds on the efforts implementation will be assessed according to a undertaken by governments, industries, First monitoring and evaluation framework. Nations people, landowners and managers, supply chain organisations, environmental Additional information supporting this strategy groups, and communities. will be accessible online and periodically updated as knowledge grows and actions under Focus areas identified under each theme set the strategy are delivered. the approach for each partner when developing actions to support and monitor progress towards achieving our outcomes. For more information about the Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2024–2029 Phone: Connect 13 25 23 @BiosecurityQld Visit: biosecurity.qld.gov.au 30 | Queensland Biosecurity Strategy Acknowledgements The following organisations took part in the strategy refresh Partners’ Forum 2023 as contributors: AgForce Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development AgKnowledge Australia Essential Foresight Animal Health Australia Gladstone Ports Corporation Australian Banana Growers Council Herefords Australia Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences Inspector–General for Emergency Management Australian Livestock and Property Invasives Species Council Agents Association James Cook University Australian Organic Limited Local Government Association of Queensland Australian Pork Limited National Resource Management Australian Prawn Farmers Association Regions Australia Australian Veterinary Association Plant Health Australia Australian Veterinary Association – Pork Queensland Queensland Division Poultry Industry Association New Zealand AUSVEG Queensland Beekeepers Association Ausvet Queensland Farmers’ Federation Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Queensland Police Advisory Council Queensland United Egg Producers Brisbane City Council Queensland Water and Land Carers Canegrowers – Queensland Cane Growers Organisation Somerset Regional Council

Central Highlands Regional Council Sugar Research Australia Charles Sturt University TH9 Outdoor Services Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Three60 Consulting Research Organisation Torres Strait Island Regional Council Department of Agriculture, Fisheries Torres Strait Regional Authority and Forestry (Australian Government) University of Melbourne Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board Wet Tropics Management Authority Department of Primary Industries Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Department of Environment and Science of Councils