Published Thursday, 18 September, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
The Honourable Tim Mulherin
New biosecurity council to advise on pests and disease
A new advisory group will bring together biosecurity experts and industry leaders to provide advice to better protect Queensland’s primary production and environment from disease and pests.
Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin announced the formation of the Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council at the State AgForce conference in Proserpine yesterday.
“The Queensland Biosecurity discussion paper, currently out for consultation until the end of September, provides the opportunity to shape a robust strategy for our future,” Mr Mulherin said.
“While the strategy is still open for consultation, we are already moving forward with shaping our future approach to biosecurity.
“The new council will provide the Government with independent strategic advice on Queensland’s biosecurity into the future.
“The Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council will operate across the spectrum of primary production and environmental biosecurity, and will be asked for advice on a range of state wide, regional and industry specific issues.
“It is expected that senior level representatives of key stakeholder bodies will sit on the Council along with members with specialist expertise.
“We will shortly be seeking nominations for these positions. We will be looking to appoint people who bring with them a high level of public recognition for their particular fields of expertise.”
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Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin announced the formation of the Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council at the State AgForce conference in Proserpine yesterday.
“The Queensland Biosecurity discussion paper, currently out for consultation until the end of September, provides the opportunity to shape a robust strategy for our future,” Mr Mulherin said.
“While the strategy is still open for consultation, we are already moving forward with shaping our future approach to biosecurity.
“The new council will provide the Government with independent strategic advice on Queensland’s biosecurity into the future.
“The Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council will operate across the spectrum of primary production and environmental biosecurity, and will be asked for advice on a range of state wide, regional and industry specific issues.
“It is expected that senior level representatives of key stakeholder bodies will sit on the Council along with members with specialist expertise.
“We will shortly be seeking nominations for these positions. We will be looking to appoint people who bring with them a high level of public recognition for their particular fields of expertise.”
Media: 3239 6530