In August 2023 Plant Health Australia (PHA) in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria (AgVIC), delivered Exercise Aggregate. The two-day exercise focussed on enhancing the capabilities and confidence of plant Industry Liaison Officers (ILO) and strengthening connections between government and industry representatives during biosecurity emergency responses.
The Exercise Aggregate report, which includes 13 recommendations for AgVIC and PHA, is now available on PHA’s website. The recommendations cover sustainable engagement avenues, the implementation of an industry liaison ‘buddy system’, and updates to ILO deployment processes and training materials. These initiatives will enhance preparedness and collaboration in plant biosecurity emergency responses.
For more information on Exercise Aggregate, including how it could be delivered in other jurisdictions or other training opportunities in plant biosecurity, please contact [email protected]