Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030.

The Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 provides a roadmap to direct and guide projects, initiatives and investments associated with the Australian Government’s biosecurity remit. The Plan's goal is a risk-based biosecurity system that effectively, efficiently and sustainably protects Australia’s health, economic, environmental and national security interests against the threats of today and tomorrow, consistent with our Appropriate Level of Protection. Australia’s biosecurity system consists of three focus areas for preventing or responding to the incursion of pests and diseases: overseas; at our border and within Australia. This document forms the basis for further engagement with states, territories, research and tertiary institutions, industry and the community, to develop a national biosecurity strategy.
To realize the Goal, the Australian Government will focus on five enablers: 1) Regulation, 2) Governance, 3) Funding, 4) People, and 5) Technology. Strategic Actions include: Accelerate our efforts with key partners to create a strong, future oriented and efficient national biosecurity system; Increase partnership activities with our near-neighbors to build their risk management capability and continue our engagement with key international bodies; Roll out advancements in detection technologies and business practice innovations; Lift our national preparedness, response and resilience to exotic pest and disease incursions; Align our funding and investment model to emerging system needs; Expand offshore assurance arrangements and overseas supply chain integration; Invest in a skilled and responsive workforce supported by improved regulatory tools and information; Generate greater shared responsibility through improved awareness and understanding; Increase offshore intelligence, research and data sourcing to support risk-based interventions, preparedness and response.