The Plant Sciences and Risk Assessment Branch (formerly Plant Biosecurity) develops science-based policies that protect Australia’s plant-based industries, the natural environment and the community from exotic plant pests and diseases, including: conducting import risk analyses and providing technical advice on biosecurity risks associated with plants and plant products including horticulture, nursery stock, cut flowers, timber, seeds, grains, weeds, research materials and biological control agents; providing advice on and assessing management options for biosecurity risks; and assessing changing biosecurity risk associated with new and emerging pests, including hitchhiker pests. The branch also develops scientific submissions and leads technical negotiations that help to maintain, improve and open overseas export markets for Australian plants and plant products..
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