National Biosecurity Forum

The National Biosecurity Forum brings together key stakeholders to:

reflect on progress to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system
discuss challenges, opportunities and innovation
hear from the Australian Government on efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases
strengthen and expand partnerships at the national level.

It is held every two years on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee.

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2025 forum

Planning is now underway for the 2025 forum.

For forum related enquiries, email NBF@aff.gov.au.

2023 forum

The 2023 forum was held on 5 April 2023.

It focused on:

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

We received more than 1350 registrations nationally and internationally. Participants heard from experts across government, industry, community groups and education.

Thank you to all who attended.

Speakers at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum — From left: Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp, Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, Acting First Assistant Secretary – Biosecurity Animal Division Dr Brant Smith, and Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer Dr Bertie Hennecke.

2023 National Biosecurity Forum communique

Download the communique.

2023 National Biosecurity Forum program

The program offered a diverse range of speakers from across the biosecurity system.

Graphic recording

A graphic recording was illustrated throughout the course of the forum. The graphic recording captured the key topics, themes and learnings from each session.