National Biosecurity Week

25th August

National Biosecurity Week serves as an important reminder of the critical role biosecurity plays in protecting our environment, agricultural industries, food supply, communities and overall economy.

By raising awareness and advocating for the adoption of good biosecurity practices, National Biosecurity Week strives to strengthen our biosecurity system for the benefit of all Australians.

While Australia has robust and rigorous biosecurity measures in place to mitigate these biosecurity risks, exotic pests, diseases and harmful weeds can and do occasionally enter the country. This annual event highlights the collaborative efforts of government, industry, peak bodies and the community in protecting the Australian way of life.

National Biosecurity Week 2025 takes place from 25–31 August and highlights the crucial role biosecurity plays in safeguarding our environment, agricultural industries, food supply, communities, and economy.

Approximately 40% of global crop production is lost to pests annually. Biosecurity equals food security.

Do you have an up-to-date biosecurity plan? Although Australia has robust biosecurity measures in place to mitigate biosecurity risks, exotic pests, diseases, and harmful weeds can and do occasionally enter the country.

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