Monday, March 30, 2026
Students now have new ways to learn about the world of biosecurity. The Junior Biosecurity Officer (JBO) program has released a fresh set of free teaching resources for Term 2 and beyond. These resources help teachers explain how Australia's biosecurity system works and why it is so important.
If a major animal disease outbreak like foot-and-mouth disease were to occur in Australia, it could have serious consequences with potential costs of up to $80 billion. To assist with our preparedness planning we have partnered with CEBRA.
Australia's detector dog handlers work across airports, seaports and mail centres to help prevent harmful pests and diseases from entering the country. Their partnership with highly trained detector dogs is an important part of our biosecurity system.
Last month the department celebrated our talented next generation of plant biosecurity scientists. These dedicated professionals are tackling some of Australia's most challenging emerging biosecurity threats.
As part of our continued commitment to improving biosecurity capabilities and reducing offshore risks, members of our staff travelled to Vietnam late last year to deliver workshops and conduct technical training activities.
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