The next Biosecurity Forum will be held on 4 September in Auckland.

We want to know what you would like to discuss at the event, and who you would like to hear from. Possible topics include:

• Outputs from the Response Guide and Financial Arrangements Joint Working Groups. This is likely to include a draft guide for managing responses and draft principles for cost shares and fiscal caps.
• An update from MPI on the ‘Biosecurity System’ – with a focus on resourcing and performance.
• Minimum commitments in the Deed – MPI and Dairy NZ have undertaken work to understand what the minimum commitments mean for their organisations.  
• An update on Operational Agreements - where are the discussions at?
• Funding options – many industry organisations have diverse memberships. What approaches are being taken to ensure funding arrangements for GIA are fair to sector participants?

Please let us know what you think of these ideas, or if you would like to discuss other topics at the forum. Email your thoughts to Sarah Vaughan, GIA Secretariat Communications Adviser, by 4 July.