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Environmental Biosecurity Interdepartmental Group

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Environmental Biosecurity Interdepartmental Group (EBIG) consisting of DAFF, the National EPA and DCCEEW serves as the primary governance mechanism to collaborate and advance whole-of-government environmental biosecurity priorities, strengthening cross-portfolio cooperation, reducing the risk of new exotic pest incursions. The body also supports Australia's biodiversity commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and Australia's Strategy for Nature.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Other

  • Established By/Under More info

    Established to deliver on a recommendation from 2017 IGAB review https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ebig-terms-of-reference-v2.pdf

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Creation Date

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