Biologicals Consultative Group

ABSANZ is a member of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Biological Consultative Group (BCG).

Held twice each year and coordinated by the Animal and Biological Imports Branch (ABIB) of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), BCG facilitates dialogue relating to imports of biological goods. The meeting provides an opportunity for:

- stakeholder representatives and the Department to work together to better understand and improve processes and regulation across the biosecurity system;

- consultation on departmental policy and/or industry initiatives affecting importers of biological goods; and

- to support efficient and effective biosecurity risk management outcomes.

Several other divisions within the Department attend the meeting to present updates on policy and activities being undertaken within their scope of activity and to provide an opportunity for questions to be raised by BCG members. The department also reports on key performance indicators relating to the permit issuing activities for biological goods.

ABSANZ representation occurs via the Regulatory Liaison Committee. Nominated representatives attend these meetings to:

- provide feedback on the current experiences of members*;

- advocate for system improvements that benefit members as well as support regulatory outcomes.

 *Please note that entity specific issues are unable to be raised in this forum. More information can be found on the DAFF website.

ABSANZ Report on Biologicals Consultative Group Meeting April 2023

Prepared by Amy Jones and Lisa van Duin, Regulatory Liaison Committee

BCG April 2023

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Biologicals Consultative Group - Minutes

DAFF BCG April 2023

ABSANZ Report on Biologicals Consultative Group Meeting October 2022

Prepared by Amy Jones and Lisa van Duin, Regulatory Liaison Committee

BCG Oct 2023

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Biologicals Consultative Group (BCG)

13 November 2023, 10am

Agriculture House, Canberra City and Microsoft Teams

BCG Minutes November 2023