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Regulatory Priorities

Six monthly and enduring biosecurity, food safety and animal welfare priorities.

DPIRD Agriculture and Biosecurity Regulatory Priorities 2026-27

Booklet

DPIRD Agriculture and Biosecurity Regulatory Priorities 2026-27

Overview


Each year, we identify priority projects that require focused and coordinated compliance action. These regulatory priorities are a key element of our proactive approach to managing critical issues and emerging risks that threaten agriculture, the environment, food safety, and communities across NSW.

The priorities target biosecurity risks, food safety, animal welfare and traceability, and are delivered through coordinated action with co-regulatory agencies. By concentrating effort where it matters most, we strengthen prevention, detection and response activities that protect NSW.