Past
Plant diagnosticians within Australia networked on an ad hoc and informal basis.
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.
Plant diagnosticians within Australia networked on an ad hoc and informal basis.
The Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostic Standards formed the idea of developing a formalised network of diagnosticians as part of the draft National Plant Biosecurity Strategy.
The National Plant Biosecurity Strategy was endorsed. The formation of the network began; and is included under Strategy 5: Create a nationally integrated diagnostic network.
Network founded formally at the National Diagnostic Network Workshop.
NPBDN Members met for the first time at the Annual Diagnosticians Workshop which focused on the professions needs; The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Strategy was released.
The network’s website was launched at the second Annual Diagnosticians Workshop.
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.
Enable consistent identifications and increased confidence in diagnostic outcomes.
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 of SPHD
Deputy Chair of SPHD
Representing Western Australia
Victoria
Australian Government – Operational Science and Surveillance
Australian Government – Plant Biosecurity
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Proficiency Testing Coordinator
Representing Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Plant Health Australia
CSIRO
Observer – New Zealand
NPBDN Coordinator
National Diagnostic Protocol Coordinator
Diagnostic Strategy Coordinator
Secretariat
Australian Government
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: