Key focus areas

The six Key Focus Areas were developed using the:

Seven RDC priorities and strategies
National Biosecurity Committee priorities
RD&E priorities from a 2016 Agriculture Senior Official Committee Research and Innovation (AgSoc R&I) Forum
The National Plant Biosecurity Strategy and the National Plant Biosecurity RD&E strategy
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Plant Biosecurity priorities
The Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) review (2017) and the Australian Academy of Science Decadal plan for Australian Agricultural Sciences (2017–2026)

Better understand the impact of entry, establishment and spread of biosecurity threats to production, trade and environment

Rapid detection of biosecurity threats to support accurate decision making

Improved diagnostic protocols based on whole genome sequence
Novel detection at the border and in-field sensors, image recognition, high throughput diagnostic tools

Coordinated and cost effective national surveillance for high priority threats

Greater access to new markets with minimum environmental impact

Building future capability for the Plant Biosecurity system through education and training

Improved biosecurity awareness and attitudes through stronger partnerships with industry and all levels of government

Understanding the social factors leading to adoption of good biosecurity practices
Tools to engage growers and the broader community
Tools to support business continuity during incursions
Minimising social consequences during an incursion