Dr Michele Allan AO, the independent reviewer of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) issued a discussion paper for public consultation seeking feedback from Australian biosecurity stakeholders on potential improvements to the IGAB
The public consultation was hosted on the department's Have your say consultation hub from Thursday 15 August 2024 for 5 weeks. Input was received from a range of participants in the national biosecurity system including governments, agricultural industries, environmental groups, First Nations groups and community members.
Throughout this review, additional targeted consultation may occur with key stakeholders and other interested parties, either in person or online.
Dr Allan’s response to the consultations and submissions will be consolidated into a final report and a set of recommendations will be released to agriculture ministers for their consideration by 22 January 2025.
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If you have any questions about the consultation process, please contact the IGAB review support team at igabreview2024@aff.gov.au