An Australian biosecurity podcast
This exciting podcast gives listeners an opportunity to get engaged and informed on the different aspects of Australia’s biosecurity system.
Listeners will hear from leaders in biosecurity, as well as gain an insight into the work of those across the country who underpin our biosecurity system.
Listen in the links below or find episodes on Spotify, Pocket Casts or your favourite podcast app.
If you would like to get involved in the podcast, or suggest a topic or guest, contact the podcast team.
Episodes:
Episode 1 – The best noses in biosecurity: Australia’s biosecurity detector dogs
July 2021
Guests: Jeff Smith and Colleen Eiser
In this episode we talk to Jeff and Colleen about the biosecurity detector dogs. Learn about how the dogs are selected and trained, some of the interesting items they have intercepted and new ways the dogs are being utilised on the frontline.
Download the transcript DOCX [103 KB]
Episode 2 – Building a stronger biosecurity system to manage growing pest and disease risks
October 2021
Guest: Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity and Compliance, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Find out why biosecurity is important for Australia, the growing challenges the biosecurity system is facing and how innovation, collaboration and other factors are helping address the risk of pests and diseases arriving in Australia.
Download the transcript DOCX [103 KB]
Episode 3 – Antimicrobial Awareness Week
November 2021
Guest: Dr Mark Schipp, Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an issue that poses a serious and long-term threat to human and animal health in Australia and around the world. In this episode, we speak with Dr Mark Schipp as part of Antimicrobial Awareness Week (AAW) to learn more about AMR, why it is a risk and what we can all do to help manage it.
Download the transcript DOCX [103 KB]
Episode 4 – Lunar New Year and biosecurity (Cantonese version)
January 2022
Host: Tina Leung, Sydney Gateway Facility, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Guest: Michael Huang, Sydney Gateway Facility, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
This podcast episode is produced in-language, spoken in Cantonese. Tina and Michael discuss their roles at the Sydney Gateway Facility and the importance of ensuring Lunar New Year items sent or brought to Australia do not pose a biosecurity risk.
Download the transcript - Cantonese version DOCX [31 KB]
Download the transcript - English version (Translation) DOCX [13 KB]
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