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Dr Anika Molesworth

Dr Anika Molesworth has made her mark as a young, female farmer tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Anika is smashing the status-quo and inspiring thousands through engaging and empowering conversations and actions. Working for the past six years on Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research projects, Anika has developed expertise in Southeast Asian farming systems with some of the world’s poorest farmers. She translates this academic knowledge into easily understandable and relatable messages that enthuse and empower urban audiences.

In her keynote address, Anika will be talking to our session theme of “Empowering action: working together for transformational change”. She will draw on her experiences in ‘empowering action’ in the farming sector in relation to the impact of climate change on our farms.

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Dr Norman Swan

Dr Norman Swan is one of Australia’s most well-respected health journalists, with an international career spanning more than three decades. A past Gold Walkley winner, Norman has shone a spotlight on public health issues across shows such as RN’s Health Report, ABC’s 7.30 Report, Four Corners and Coronacast – a daily podcast on the coronavirus – and will be presenting on our session theme “Mainstreaming biosecurity: turning buzzwords into a way of life”.

In his keynote address, Norman will share his experiences and knowledge in ‘mainstreaming’ important messages to a broad audience – bridging the gap from awareness to practice change. His address will provide delegates with key takeaways on how we can mainstream the importance of biosecurity practices, bringing about positive and sustained engagement from the broader population.

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Amanda Yong

An experienced marketing and communications professional, Amanda was appointed as PHA’s National Manager of Marketing and Communications in February 2021.

Amanda has a degree in Communication Science from UniSA and a post-graduate in Business Management from Henley Business School. Prior to working at PHA, Amanda held positions in the Northern Territory Public Sector at the Department of Chief Minister and Department of Primary Industry and Resources (DPIR). During her time in the Territory, she delivered two NT Budget campaigns, worked with the National Citrus Canker Eradication Program team, and implemented the NT African Swine Fever and Ehrlichiosis pre-response public information campaigns.

Amanda’s lifelong learning has contributed to her broad marketing and communications experience across a variety of industries.

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Sarah Corcoran

Appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Plant Health Australia in July 2020, Sarah’s experience as a biosecurity professional extends across the Australian Government, as well as the Queensland and Northern Territory state governments where she has gained a wealth of expertise in biosecurity, regulation, science and innovation. She has delivered a number of significant eradication programs for agricultural and environmental pests under deed-like arrangements as well as the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed and the National Environmental Biosecurity Response Agreement. She has overseen biosecurity research and investment in infrastructure across sectors, including disease detection, management and response – all of which have offered her the ability to implement consistent approaches to biosecurity nationally.

Sarah has held a number of roles on various national committees and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis and is an observer (and former member) of the National Biosecurity Committee.

Sarah’s 20 plus years in biosecurity has included simultaneous experience as an Army Reserve Scientific Officer, actively supporting the health and wellbeing of the Australian Defence Force through research and operational activities.

In a rapidly changing world, Sarah enjoys the challenges and rewards from protecting plant health and keeping industries viable by working with government, industry and community to enhance the reputation of Australia as leaders of best practice in biosecurity.

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Carnovale Recruitment

Carnovale Recruitment was established to provide the agribusiness sector with a personalised recruitment approach by someone who knows the industry and its people.  Based in Canberra, we work with clients and place candidates Australia-wide. We are extremely well networked and have a large and up to date database of quality candidates in the agribusiness industry.  Our ‘little black book’ of contacts is impressive!

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Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is a national collaborative research, development and extension organisation, formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species. Initially focusing on vertebrate pest threats.

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Invasive Species Council

The Invasive Species Council was formed in 2002 to seek stronger laws, policies and programs to keep Australian biodiversity safe from weeds, feral animals and other invaders. Our focus is on prevention and early action.

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Animal Health Australia

Animal Health Australia is a not-for-profit public company that facilitates innovative partnerships between governments, major livestock industries and other stakeholders to protect animal health and the sustainability of Australia’s livestock industry.

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Rob Grenfell

Dr Rob Grenfell is the Director of the Health and Biosecurity Business unit of CSIRO. This role includes the areas of eHealth, Biosecurity and Nutrition. Included in this is advanced science on bio-sensing, genomics and personalised health and nutrition. He has a background in clinical medicine, as a General Practitioner, and is also a Public Health Physician.

His previous roles include;

  • National Medical Director Bupa Australia New Zealand
  • National Director, Cardiovascular Health at the Heart Foundation.
  • Strategic Health Advisor to Parks Victoria
  • Senior Medical Advisor Prevention and Population Health at the Department of Health Victoria.
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Mark Howden

Professor Mark Howden is Director of the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University. He is also an Honorary Professor at Melbourne University, a Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a member of the Australian National Climate Science Advisory Committee. He was on the US Federal Advisory Committee for the 3rd National Climate Assessment and contributes to several major national and international science and policy advisory bodies.

Mark has worked on climate variability, climate change, innovation and adoption issues for over 30 years in partnership with many industry, community and policy groups via both research and science-policy roles. Issues he has addressed include agriculture and food security, the natural resource base, ecosystems and biodiversity, energy, water and urban systems. Mark has over 420 publications of different types.

He helped develop both the national and international greenhouse gas inventories that are a fundamental part of the Paris Agreement and has assessed sustainable ways to reduce emissions. He has been a major contributor to the IPCC since 1991, with roles in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and now Sixth Assessment Reports, sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with other IPCC participants and Al Gore.

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