Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has appointed Dr Lloyd Klumpp as the next Inspector-General of Biosecurity (IGB).
Minster Littleproud said the IGB position was formally established under the Biosecurity Act 2015, with Dr Klumpp being only the third appointed under the Act.
"I congratulate Dr Klumpp on his appointment to this important role providing assurance over Australia's biosecurity risk management systems through independent evaluation and verification," Minister Littleproud said.
"The IGB's role is to enhance the integrity of Australia's biosecurity systems to minimise the risk of the entry, establishment and spread of exotic pests and diseases that could cause significant harm to Australia's agricultural industries and unique environment.
"I would like to extend my thanks to the outgoing IGB, Mr Rob Delane.
"He led a number of key reviews, including into the robustness of biosecurity measures to prevent entry of khapra beetle, the implementation of inspectors-general recommendations and the adequacy of border measures to mitigate the risk of African swine fever."
