Australia: New Biosecurity Advisory Group Created in Australia

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The Australian Minister for Agriculture has announced the establishment of a new “Biosecurity Futures” group to provide advice directly to the government on issues of relevance to the Australian biosecurity system including on current and emerging biosecurity risks, and challenges and opportunities for the system. 

Australia: New Biosecurity Advisory Group Created in Australia

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