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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 for their outstanding contributions to protecting…
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 forefront of wildlife disease surveillance, preparedness…
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 50 years of public service, scientific leadership…
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 Australia's biosecurity system through her leadership…
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 strengthening Australia’s plant biosecurity capability by…
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 Varroa Mite Emergency ResponseThe detection of…
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 biosecurity system through her leadership, collaboration…
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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 Australia's biosecurity system through leadership in…
Stacey Koprdova and Brad Williams piloting the drone to survey for pig diggings.

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity

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09 November 2026
Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal CorporationProtecting Country through Indigenous-led environmental management is central to Gunditj…
A typical day on the Eidsvold Cattle Drive.

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Community

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09 November 2026
Eidsvold Cattle DriveThe Eidsvold Cattle Drive has become a powerful example of how community-led initiatives can strengthen Aus
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2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity

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09 November 2026
Djelk Women RangersThe Djelk Women Rangers are recognised for their remarkable contribution to Australian biosecurity through Indigenous-led…
David Hill with no. 5 steers following tick treatment.

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Industry

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09 November 2026
David HillMr David Hill has played a leading role in strengthening Australia’s biosecurity system through industry leadership, advocacy and…
Allen’s Warrawee Park

2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

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09 November 2026
Allen’s Warrawee ParkAllen’s Warrawee Park has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to farm biosecurity through practical risk management,…
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Biosecurity Chiefs lead One Health approach to protecting Australia’s environment

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03 November 2026
Australia’s biosecurity Chiefs are celebrating One Health Day by highlighting the importance of working across animal, plant and environmental health…

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