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Release of the Biosecurity Funding and Expenditure Report 2025-26

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26 October 2026

The Biosecurity Funding and Expenditure Report 2025–26 (report) is now available.

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Biosecurity ready from day one at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport

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21 October 2026

When the first international passenger arrives at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton)…

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H5 bird flu updates

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16 October 2026

Updates from Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer.

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Celebrating our 2026 Australian Biosecurity Award recipients

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10 November 2026

Twelve recipients were recognised at the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards ceremony in Canberra…

Wildlife Health Australia’s International One Health Team - Joe Cashmore, Steve Unwin and Erin Davis in Singapore, representing at multiple events hosted by Singapore National Parks (NParks) focused on strengthening wildlife health surveillance, outbreak response and pandemic preparedness.

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Environmental Biosecurity

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09 November 2026

Wildlife Health AustraliaFor more than 2 decades, Wildlife Health Australia has been at the…

Dr Ross Wylie

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Government

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09 November 2026

Dr Ross WylieDr Ross Wylie has positively contributed to Australian biosecurity through more than…

Professor Caroline Mohammed

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation

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09 November 2026

Professor Caroline MohammedProfessor Caroline Mohammed has made an outstanding contribution to…

Dr Jo Luck, outgoing PBRI Program Director, presenting at the 2022 Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium.

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Education

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09 November 2026

Plant Biosecurity Research InitiativeThe Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) is…

Volunteers conduct field surveillance.

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Government

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09 November 2026

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development-led response phase of the National…

Melinda Hashimoto

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Industry

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09 November 2026

Melinda HashimotoMrs Melinda Hashimoto has made an outstanding contribution to Australia’s…

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2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award

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09 November 2026

Kevin CooperFor more than 40 years, Mr Kevin Cooper has made an exceptional contribution to…

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We acknowledge the continuous connection of First Nations Traditional Owners and Custodians to the lands, seas and waters of Australia. We recognise their care for and cultivation of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and recognise their knowledge and contribution to the productivity, innovation and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.

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