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National Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness Expert Group

The National Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness Expert Group was established by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) in 2015 to enhance Australia’s biosecurity emergency preparedness, response and initial recovery arrangements. The expert group reports directly to the NBC.

Membership and Chair

The expert group’s membership is comprised of emergency response specialists from each jurisdiction, Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia.

It is chaired by an NBC member.

Secretariat support for the expert group is provided by the Department of Agriculture.

Documents

The following documents relate to the National Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness Expert Group:

  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Response Logistics Guide
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Evaluation and Lessons Management Guide
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Interstate Deployment Arrangements for Biosecurity Responses
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Biosecurity Incident Management System
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Exercise Management Guide
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Glossary
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Mapping Symbology
  • Biosecurity Emergency Management – Response Planning Guide
  • Nationally Agreed Standard Operating Procedures

Meeting Communiqués

  • Meeting 7 - 20-21 June 2017
  • Meeting 6 - 29-30 November 2016
  • Meeting 5 - 29-30 June 2016
  • Meeting 4 - 31 March 2016

All enquiries about the National Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness Expert Group and its activities should be directed to:

National Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness Expert Group
Email: NBEPEG
Australian Government Department of Agriculture
PO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2600

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