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Queensland State budget outcomes and Biosecurity Queensland

In the recent 2024-25 Queensland State budget, handed down on 11 June 2024, there were some important initiatives for Biosecurity Queensland.

Investing in biosecurity in North Queensland

The Queensland Government has invested $3.7 million over five years into ensuring the Torres Strait and Cape York Peninsula are prepared for biosecurity threats. This has included the implementation of the Far Northern Biosecurity Initiative (FNBI).

The next phase of the FNBI is starting soon, in line with the Government's $22 million investment in emergency animal disease preparedness. This investment has already added 10 new frontline biosecurity officers across the state. The FNBI focuses on engaging stakeholders, providing education, and building partnerships to deliver biosecurity services more effectively.

To adapt to evolving biosecurity challenges in the region, the Cape York Biosecurity Centre (CYBC) will cease operations on June 30, 2023. While the CYBC primarily inspects private vehicles, it has been recognised that other biosecurity measures are needed to protect the Far North.

Biosecurity Queensland has responded to this by appointing new team members in Bamaga and Thursday Island over the past year, reinforcing our commitment to frontline northern biosecurity.

Find out more about BQ's commitment to biosecurity in our North Queensland biosecurity snapshot.

A summary report of this year's Partners Forum is now available.

The detailed report was prepared for the Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council's June meeting.

Find it and other useful resources on the right of this page under the Partner Resources widget.