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. tanding members of the group will include a chair, an economist and a person experienced in risk analysis. Outside of the standing members, the composition of the group will be decided depending on the BIRA to be conducted. The Director of Biosecurity appointed the current SAG for a 1.7-year term, commencing 1 August 2023 and ending on 1 March 2025. The ongoing benefit and membership of the SAG is currently being reviewed.