Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council (QEAC)

Role of QEAC

The Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council is a non-statutory independent advisory council to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Director of Quarantine.

The Council's terms of reference incorporate the functions performed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and in particular, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).

Terms of reference

  • provide advice to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Director of Quarantine on major quarantine and export certification policy issues and strategic directions for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) / Department Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF);
  • inquire into and provide advice to the Minister on matters referred to it by the Minister;
  • act as a focal point to ensure broad ranging, effective consultation between AQIS/DAFF, industry and stakeholders;
  • provide advice on the effectiveness of AQIS's program delivery;
  • assist AQIS/DAFF in evaluating its performance.

Strategic Plan

Last updated on 23 Oct 2007