Scientific Advisory Group

The Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) is appointed by the Director of Biosecurity under the Biosecurity Regulation 2016 for the specific purpose of examining and providing comments on any aspect of a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA) at any stage in the process of conducting a BIRA. This includes examining or providing comment on issues that have arisen during the development of a BIRA. The SAG consists of 3 standing members of the group will includes a chair, an economist and a risk analysis specialist. Additional members may be appointed to the SAG depending on the BIRA to be conducted. SAG members are appointed for up-to four-years on a part-time basis.