“In agriculture we often talk about how we don't collaborate very well, how we're an industry of many diverse moving parts. But in actual fact for me, this Centre has always been an absolutely gold plated example of how collaboration works. Collaboration between the research institutions, between industry and between government.” Fiona Simson, President, National Farmers Federation. Parliamentary Friends of Primary Producers CISS Invasives Innovation Showcase, Parliament House, Canberra. 22 February 2021
Fiona Simson
President,
National Farmers Federation
“An investment in high-tech surveillance and other innovative biosecurity tools through the Centre will greatly benefit the Australian community and our environment. We need the innovation and tech tools to support community biosecurity surveillance and action near our ports, around our cities and towns and where pests and weeds are spreading throughout Australia.” Andrew Cox, CEO, Invasive Species Council 12 February 2021
Andrew Cox
CEO,
Invasive Species Council
“The continuation of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions will ensure the government can respond effectively to pest and weed challenges and provide a pathway for our brightest researchers to help our farmers and land managers cost-effectively manage pests and weeds and deliver on our vision for $100 billion dollar industry.” Brent Finlay, Former NFF President and Chairman of the Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee, 9 February 2021
Brent Finlay
Chairman,
Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee