Plant Health Committee

The PHC is a sectoral committee under the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC). The PHC provides national leadership and expert advice to manage plant biosecurity risks. The Committee works with partners to develop and deliver plant biosecurity policy and programs, which helps maintain Australia’s plant health status. This supports our industries, economy and environment, and reduces the impacts of pests and diseases. The PHC: - puts national plant biosecurity strategies into action - delivers priority reforms set by the NBC - develops clear, consistent plant biosecurity policies based on science and risk - sets standards and helps governments and industry implement plant biosecurity policies and deliver plant biosecurity programs - supports safe domestic trade in plants and plant products - advises on current and emerging plant biosecurity issues, including pest and disease responses - guides investment in plant biosecurity research and development - works closely with states, territories, industry bodies and other committees to align collective efforts - identifies the skills and resources needed to achieve national plant biosecurity goals.