Tag: Biosecurity

Biosecurity elevated to national mission as costs hit $25bn

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s biosecurity defences will be bolstered under a new CSIRO mission, putting the fight against invasive species and diseases alongside national challenges like clean energy and national security. The...

Budget boost for biosecurity tech

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government plans to invest $371 million in a biosecurity package in this year’s budget, with much of the money going to new biotechnology and research programs. But...