Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness and Management
Our Role in Emergency Management
Product Integrity, Animal and Plant Health (PIAPH) leads the Australian Government in minimising the impact of pests, diseases and contaminants on Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry. PIAPH also works to improve the health and welfare of farm animals.
These outcomes are achieved through the development of plans, coordination of national activities and by conducting training and exercises.
Developing Plans
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Australian Emergency Marine Pest Plan
Coordinating National Activities
PIAPH coordinates national activities to ensure a comprehensive, consistent and informed approach to preparedness and response activities for agricultural critical incidents and participates in a number of high-level committees and taskforces.
Conducting Training and Exercises
PIAPH conducts training activities and simulation exercises such as:
Crisis Communications
An effective and tested communications framework has been established to respond to agricultural emergencies. Read more.
Collaborative Partnerships
PIAPH works closely with many government agencies and industry groups on collaborative projects to ensure a unified approach to common goals.
Some of our partners include:
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Australian Government agencies
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State and territory agricultural departments
Contact Us
Email the Biosecurity Emergency Management Unit (BEMU)
Switchboard: 02 6272 3933