The NSW Government has appointed an Interim Biosecurity Commissioner who will guide the formation of an independent biosecurity commission and begin work to map out the pest and weed threats impacting the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said interim Commissioner Dr Marion Healy has more than 20 years of high-level expertise and experience related to identifying and managing the biosecurity risks related to the movement of plant products and their impact on the Australian environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLast month I announced plans to establish an independent biosecurity commission and today I am pleased to welcome Dr Healy as interim commissioner,\u201d Ms Moriarty said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know biosecurity risks present the most significant threat to the primary industries sector, the economy, the environment and our communities, and today\u2019s appointment demonstrates that we are delivering on our election commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDr Healy is well-respected by her peers across the industry and her biosecurity expertise will ensure the independent biosecurity commission is equipped and ready on day one to build and strengthen the resilience of our agriculture industry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Moriarty said Dr Healy, working with the Department of Primary Industries, will during the next 3 months;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s really important that we tackle the biosecurity challenges that come from pests and weeds and that government are good neighbours,\u201d Ms Moriarty said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Farmers and landowners do their very best to keep weeds and other pests out, and we need to make sure all other landowners are doing the same \u2013 including the government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statutory position of Independent Biosecurity Commissioner will be created and appointed by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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