Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer and environmental biosecurity funding

Question

In relation to the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer and environmental biosecurity funding: a) What is the total funding profile for the environmental biosecurity project fund over the forward estimates? b) Has the fund increased to account for inflation, cost escalation or increasing pest risk? c) What projects are currently funded? d) What projects were proposed but not funded? e) What are the priorities of the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer for 2026-27? f) What formal mechanisms exist for DAFF to influence DCCEEW where environmental laws impede practical pest or weed control?

Answer

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Documents

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• SQ26-000562.pdf (opens in a new tab)