Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) wish to advise that nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards. These prestigious awards recognise individuals, groups, and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to Australia's national biosecurity system. Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity, Operations and Compliance, Justine Saunders, highlighted the importance of acknowledging the efforts of biosecurity champions, stating that the awards shine a spotlight on those whose innovation, leadership and collaboration help protect our environment, economy and way of life.
Last year our very own John Park (Head of Business Operations) was presented with the Industry Australia Biosecurity Award at Parliament House in Canberra.
 Adam Fennessy PSM, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (L) providing John Park (R) with the award There are nine award categories open for nomination in 2025: - Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation
- First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity
- Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award
- Industry
- Government
- Environmental Biosecurity
- Community
- Education
Nominations close at 9am AEST on Monday, 30 June 2025. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit the Australian Biosecurity Awards. Winners will be announced in late 2025. |