Monica Collins, First Assistant Secretary, Biosecurity Operations Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry authored an article in the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Across Borders Magazine with an update on Australia’s biosecurity system.
As the head of Biosecurity Operations, Monica talks about her commitment to progress efforts to meet regulatory obligations effectively and respond to the changing environment.
In her article, Monica covers how we will achieve our biosecurity goals in a dynamic operational context.
Her key priorities include:
- Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) cost recovery charging
- Simplified Targeting and Enhanced Processing System
- 2024-25 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season
- strengthening partnerships with industry.
Monica emphasises that our relationships with industry are more important than ever as we navigate the rapidly changing biosecurity and trade landscape.
An update of Australia’s biosecurity system
See the article published in Edition 2, 2024 of the FTA Across Borders magazine.
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