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National Biosecurity Forum

The National Biosecurity Forum brings together key stakeholders from around Australia to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system.

The forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our biosecurity. The annual national forum is held on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee.

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2023 forum

Date: Wednesday 5 April 2023

Time: 9 am – 5 pm

Themes

The one-day event will include four themed sessions:

  • stronger partnerships and a shared biosecurity culture
  • new opportunities and challenges
  • natural pathways and invasive species
  • integration supported by technology, research and data.

Program

The full program is now available. It offers a diverse range of speakers from across the biosecurity system.

Downloads

2023 National Biosecurity Forum program (PDF 811 KB)
2023 National Biosecurity Forum program (DOCX 4.82 MB)

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Online attendance

Registrations are now open for the online event. Join us to hear about new programs and innovative approaches to managing biosecurity and join the discussion online.

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In-person attendance

Attendance in person is free and by invitation only. Invited attendees will receive an email with registration information.

Australian Biosecurity Awards

Winners of the Australian Biosecurity Awards 2022 will be announced at an awards dinner as part of the National Biosecurity Forum. Forum participants will be invited to attend.

These awards recognise commitment to Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that uphold it. They are open to individuals, groups and organisations.

Past forums

Past forums reports and recordings are available to view and download.

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