Biosecurity Interagency Committee

The Biosecurity Interagency Committee (BIC) was established in 2022 to provide a mechanism for consultation with government agencies on cross agency matters related to biosecurity, including legislative reform, policy, planning and preparedness.

The BIC meets a minimum of 4 times per year, but additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

Member departments and jurisdictions

  • Agriculture Victoria (chair)
  • Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (observer)
  • Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change
  • Department of Government Services
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Premier and Cabinet
  • Department of Treasury and Finance
  • Emergency Management Victoria
  • Environment Protection Authority
  • Parks Victoria
  • Vic Catchments
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority

More information

For more information contact the BIC Secretariat on biosecurity.strategy@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

Page last updated: 16 May 2025