Biosecurity and food safety protect NSW’s economy, environment, and communities by reducing the risks from pests, diseases, weeds, contaminants, and unsafe food.
NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety manages risks at the intersection of people, plants, animals, the environment and the food we eat. The NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy 2022–2030 takes a One Health approach, recognising these interconnections to deliver stronger biosecurity and food safety outcomes — supporting a healthy environment, thriving industries, and community wellbeing.
Why does a strategy matter?
With growing pressures from global trade, climate change and emerging threats, the strategy sets a clear direction for NSW to stay ahead of risks, both now and into the future.
What does the strategy focus on?
- A clear vision for biosecurity and food safety in NSW.
- Shared objectives for government, industry, and communities.
- Key activities to guide priorities, decisions, and actions across the state.
What are our goals?
A strong biosecurity and food safety system is vital for:
- the health and wellbeing of people
- the productivity and profitability of primary industries
- food safety and sustainability
- the protection of natural ecosystems.
NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy
Download the NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy 2022 - 2030
A shared responsibility
Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, everyone has a general biosecurity duty to help protect NSW from pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants.
Fulfilling your General Biosecurity Duty means that you:
- Check the latest alerts
- Take steps to prevent pests, diseases and weeds from entering NSW and spreading to new areas
- Keep an eye out for pests, weeds and signs of disease
- Report anything unusual
- Participate where possible when we respond to incursions and biosecurity emergencies.