The purpose of the Biosecurity Advisory Committee is to provide high level strategic leadership and direction on the functions and responsibilities listed below.

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Committee functions

The functions of the Toowoomba Region Biosecurity Advisory Committee are:

  • to advise Council on policy and programs aimed at improving management of Invasive Biosecurity Matter throughout the Region.
  • to advise Council on funding options to assist in improving the management of Invasive Biosecurity Matter.
  • to advise and assist Council in the preparation and ongoing review of a Biosecurity Plan for Invasive Plants and Animals pursuant to section 53 of the Biosecurity Act 2014.
  • to promote effective management of Invasive Biosecurity Matter in the Region.
  • to discuss issues relevant to the management of Invasive Biosecurity Matter impacting on the Region.

 

Times and locations for meetings

General meetings will be held quarterly (except for Local Government election years where a meeting may be foregone to allow for establishment of the new committee).

Additional meetings and/or field inspections may be scheduled as and when required. Attendance at additional meetings, workshops or field inspections shall be discretionary. The next meeting will be held:

  • Friday 4 July 2025

Council will generally be responsible for providing a suitable venue for meetings.

How to contact the Committee

If you would like to contact the Biosecurity Advisory Committee please email us at mark.ready@tr.qld.gov.au

This email will be received by our Conservation and Pest Management team who will ensure it is forwarded to the relevant committee member.

 

Membership

The membership of the Biosecurity Advisory Committee:

Cr Kerry Shine - Toowoomba Regional Council

Cr Edwina Farquhar - Toowoomba Regional Council

Mark Ready - Toowoomba Regional Council

Brett Dalzell - Toowoomba Regional Council

Sally Egan - Toowoomba Regional Council

Chris Job - Qld Parks & Wildlife Service

Kevin Charlesworth - Toowoomba Landcare Groups

Gillian Meppem - Southern Qld Landscapes

Peter Sparshott - Dept Transport & Main Roads

Ted Vinson - Dept Primary Industries

Belinda Callanan - Agforce Qld

Mat Warren - Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board

Renee Ould (Proxy - Marc Leman) - Healthy Land & Water

Steven Moore - Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Chris Gaschk (Proxy - Bill Lindsay) - Western Downs Regional Council

Bryan Potter - Southern Downs Regional Council

Leo Jensen (Proxy - Scott Bastow) - South Burnett Regional Council

Steve Brennan - Somerset Regional Council

Anthony McWatters - Community Representative

Lucinda Williams - Community Representative

Bill Krautz - Community Representative

Thomas (Rob) Brodribb - Community Representative

 

Meeting minutes

16 February 2024 meeting minutes awaiting confirmation

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 17 November 2023

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 18 August 2023

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 19 May 2023

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 23 February 2023

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 18 November 2022

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 20 August 2022

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 25 February 2022

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 21 May 2021

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 19 February 2021

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 20 November 2020

Biosecurity Advisory Committee Minutes - 21 August 2020

 



Related documents

Toowoomba Region Biosecurity Plan