National Diagnostic Protocols
NDPs enable consistent identifications and increased confidence in diagnostic outcomes.
Members of the network support their profession by helping to contribute to a sustainable plant diagnostic system. Their activities enable the efficient and effective diagnosis of plant pests by Australian plant diagnosticians.
The network was founded in 2011. The network was formally established by a wide range of stakeholders involved in managing Australia’s plant biosecurity system. Plant diagnosticians involved with this network are located in every state and territory. Diagnostic services are provided from cities and regional centres in most of Australia’s major agricultural production areas.
NDPs enable consistent identifications and increased confidence in diagnostic outcomes.
Find out about opportunities to further your diagnostic skills and knowledge.
Improve the national plant biosecurity diagnostic capability and capacity by improving the capability of diagnosticians.
An important mechanism to help build the capacity and capability of diagnosticians.
Proficiency testing provides valuable information on the performance of diagnostic laboratories.
A white paper initiative to build diagnostic capability and capacity for Northern Australia
Chair – SPHD
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) – Commonwealth
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) – Commonwealth
Western Australia
Plant Health Australia
Northern Territory
Observer – PBRI
SNPHS Chair & Observer – Tasmania
Agriculture Victoria
New South Wales
Proficiency Testing Coordinator
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
CSIRO
Observer – New Zealand
Observer – NPBDN Coordinator
Plant Health Australia
Observer – Strategy Manager
Plant Health Australia
Charter for the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network
The purpose of the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (the Network) is to enhance the delivery of plant biosecurity diagnostic services in Australia to safeguard the economy, environment and community. The Network improves Australia’s ability to respond to plant pests through better utilising available skills and capacity, improving connections and sharing of information, and coordinating the effective development and deployment of diagnostic resources.
The Network consists of organisational, individual and coordinating members. Individual and organisational members:
Coordinating Network members: