Scientific Advisory Group

The Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) is a high-level group which may be asked to examine or provide comment on any aspect of a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA), under the Biosecurity Regulation 2016. This includes examining or providing comment on issues that have arisen during the development of a BIRA. Standing members of the group will includes a chair, an economist and a risk analysis specialist. Outside of the standing members, the composition of the group will be decided depending on the BIRA to be conducted. SAG members are appointed by the Director of Biosecurity for up-to four-years on a part-time basis.