The National Biosecurity Forum brings key stakeholders together to:
- discuss challenges, opportunities and innovation
- hear about efforts to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases
- strengthen and expand partnerships.
It is held every two years on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee.
To receive updates on the forum, subscribe to the National Biosecurity Forum newsletter.
For forum related enquiries, email NBF@aff.gov.au.
2025 forum
The 2025 National Biosecurity Forum was held from 5 to 7 November in Canberra.
This year’s forum was by invitation and featured:
- an opening plenary session
- a series of targeted workshops
- the Australian Biosecurity Awards presentation
- the official launch of the Biosecurity Business Pledge Australia.
Workshops explored key challenges facing the national biosecurity system aligned with the National Biosecurity Strategy. Topics included:
- sustainable funding and investment
- biosecurity research and innovation priorities
- emergency response arrangements reform.
Invited stakeholders shared insights and ideas across a range of activities, contributing to a more connected, resilient and shared biosecurity system.
Communiqué
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Australian Biosecurity Awards
Winners of the Australian Biosecurity Awards were announced as part of the forum.
These awards recognise commitment to Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that uphold it. They are open to individuals, groups and organisations.
Learn more about this year’s winners and their achievements.
Biosecurity Business Pledge Australia
The Biosecurity Business Pledge Australia was launched as part of the 2025 forum.
Learn more about the pledge.
Past forums
Past forums reports and recordings are available to view and download.