Vision
A plant biosecurity diagnostic system that sustains and improves the quality and reliability of diagnostic outcomes to support Australia’s economy, environment and community.
Goal
1. Strengthen national and international diagnostic connections.
Actions
1.1 Develop the NPBDN to be the central coordination point for all activities within the national diagnostics system.
1.2 Extend membership of the NPBDN to better connect the broader diagnostic system.
1.3 Foster global partnerships and connections with different sectors to encourage collaboration and increase responsiveness.
Expected outcomes
A world-class coordinated plant biosecurity diagnostic system built on expertise shared through national and global collaboration.
Goal
2. Develop the expertise required to enable the delivery of world-class plant pest diagnostics.
Actions
2.1 Address current and emerging gaps in the capacity of the national diagnostic system.
2.2 Deliver professional development pathways for diagnosticians.
Expected outcomes
Australia has the highest calibre of plant pest diagnostic expertise to identify priority and emerging plant pests.
Goal
3. Promote the use of innovative tools, technologies and approaches for improved diagnostics.
Actions
3.1 Develop and implement a framework to assess the suitability of tools, technologies and approaches for the national diagnostic system.
3.2 Identify, assess and promote laboratory and in‑field diagnostic methods that increase diagnostic capacity and support surveillance activities.
3.3 Develop, update and endorse National Diagnostic Protocols and facilitate the use of non NDP resources for priority and emerging plant pests.
3.4 Enhance community and citizen science contributions to diagnostics.
Expected outcomes
Australia has fit for purpose tools and strategies to identify priority and emerging plant pests.
Goal
4. Ensure appropriate, sustainable and coordinated resourcing to support the diagnostic system.
Actions
4.1 Design and adopt a framework to assess the current and future needs of the diagnostic system in terms of human resources, skills and infrastructure.
4.2 Establish the critical and appropriate resource requirements for the national diagnostic system.
4.3 Identify and implement appropriate funding and resource allocation models.
Expected outcomes
The national plant biosecurity diagnostic system is sustainably resourced to identify priority and emerging plant pests.
Goal
5. Coordinate systems, policies and infrastructure to deliver reliable diagnoses.
Actions
5.1 Implement and maintain proficient quality laboratory and management procedures for the diagnostic system.
5.2 Develop and maintain appropriate national reference standards.
5.3 Ensure access to equipment, consumables and other resources to deliver reliable diagnoses.
5.4 Develop improved processes to facilitate the collection, storage and rapid transfer of positive controls (including live) and suspect samples.
Expected outcomes
Australian plant pest diagnostics are delivered to a world-class standard.
Goal
6. Enhance data analytics to inform biosecurity decision making.
Actions
6.1 Implement and maintain an interoperable and integrated national diagnostic information management system to capture, share and analyse data.
6.2 Ensure capability for best practice management of diagnostic data within the NPBDN.
6.3 Enhance the quality and accessibility of reference collections across Australia.
Expected outcomes
Enhanced biosecurity decision-making supported by coordinated and accurate diagnostic data.
Implementation
National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Strategy Implementation Plan
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