Welcome to the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis
- Welcome from our Managing Director
Thank you for visiting the CEBRA website. Read the welcome from the managing director of CEBRA, Assoc Prof Andrew Robinson.
VIEW - Our Committees
Learn more about our committes here at CEBRA, including our scientific advisory committee and research partners panel.
VIEW - Our History
Learn about the history of CEBRA.
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Our Research Themes
- Strengthening Surveillance
Surveillance and analysis reduce the risk of new entry of pests, diseases and weeds and better target the risks that matter most.
VIEW - Building Scientific Capability
Building Scientific Capability themed research endeavours to ensure that science remains effective and cutting edge in an increasingly complex biosecurity environment by building capacity and developing professional networks and collaborations.
VIEW - Data and Information
Data and Information research involves optimal use of data and information to facilitate better biosecurity risk management.
VIEW - Data Mining
Data Mining research aims to develop, test, and implement systems and protocols that provide effective and efficient inspection of large volumes of biosecurity data.
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- Spatial Analysis
Spatial Analysis research contributes to off-shore, on-shore and border surveillance by using spatial models that anticipate the source of biosecurity risks, identify high risk pathways, predict the spread of current incursions and the locations of future biosecurity incursions.
VIEW - Intelligence
Intelligence research develops and tests tools to assist biosecurity managers to foresee new threats.
VIEW - Benefit Cost
Benefit Cost research is about determining the optimal–cost efficient approach for maximising the detection of different biosecurity incursions and managing current and future threats.
VIEW - Pathways
Pathways research develops tools and protocols for structuring the information about biosecurity threats on various exposure pathways, including traded commodities, vessels, and natural disposal pathways.
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CEBRA is committed to being at the forefront of International biosecurity risk analysis research. In order to meet this objective we employ experts from a variety of disciplines such as Economics, Physics, Maths, Statistics, Psychology and Ecology. This interdisciplinary team allows us to tackle complex questions and provide the diversity of skills necessary to train the next generation of risk analysis and biosecurity practitioners.
- Chief Investigators
Meet our Chief Investigators.
VIEW - Research Fellows
Meet our Research Fellows.
VIEW - Associates
Meet our current Associates.
VIEW - Alumni
Meet our Alumni.
VIEW - Students
Meet our current Students.
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Staff listing and contact details can be found on our contact page
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Researchers from the CEBRA and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resource have combined to create the publication Invasive Species: Risk Assessment and Management.
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CEBRA is looking for a data scientist.
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CEBRA is a sponsor of the 2017 conference for the Society of Risk Analysis - Australia & New Zealand (SRA-ANZ) in November. We hope to see many of you there!
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"The fact we find them and have an opportunity to engage with them is evidence that our biosecurity system is functioning." CEBRA director Andrew Robinson discussing new incursions in the wake of the detection of grapevine pinot gris virus in Australia.
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We are proud to announce that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is set to continue its collaboration with CEBRA, with the Australian Government allocating $7.2 million over the four years to 2020–21.
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New CEBRA Facebook page
CEBRA have launched a new Facebook page!!
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Pistol and Boo saga a win for Australian biosecurity: Andrew Robinson tells SBS news
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A new way to save bees
CEBRA's Dr. Anca Hanea recently attended a meeting of bee experts at Warwick University.
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Melbourne Engagement Excellence Award
The Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), Professor Andrew Robinson, has been awarded the University of Melbourne's inaugural Excellence in Engagement award in the category of Public Value.
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Australian Academy of Science 2016 Fenner Medal
Dr Jane Elith has again been recognised for her outstanding research achievements with the award of the 2016 Fenner Medal by the Australian Academy of Science.
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Trusting Judgements: How to Get the Best out of Experts
Prof Mark Burgman is the author of the newly published book Trusting Judgements: How to Get the Best out of Experts
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2015 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
Dr Jane Elith has been awarded the 2015 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year, one of six awards in the annual Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
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Project to Future-Proof NZ Biosecurity System
New Zealand Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has launched a new project which will further stengthen and future-proof New Zealand's biosecurity system.The project, Biosecurity 2025, will update and replace the founding document of New Zealand's biosecurity system, the 2003 Biosecurity Strategy, with broad input from stakeholders, iwi and the New Zealand public.
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Report on Biosecurity Bill 2014
The Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and transport has recently published its report on the Biosecurity Bill 2014 and related Bills.
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Biosecurity Bill 2014
The Biosecurity Bill 2014 and supporting legislation was introduced by the government into Parliament on 27 November 2014 and will now move into the Senate, after it recently passed the House of Representatives.
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Department of Agriculture, Biosecurity Advice 2015/1: Emergency measures for specific sea freight consignments of containerised and break bulk cargo sourced and shipped from ports of the United States
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of emergency measures for specific sea freight consignments of containerised and break bulk cargo sourced and shipped from ports of the United States.The emergency measures will apply to vehicles, tyres, machinery and automotive parts sourced and shipped from ports of the United States.
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Targeting Risk Gets Good Returns
Department of Agriculture - Biosecurity Bulletin; Edition 2, 2014
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2013 Royal Society of Victoria Research Medal
CEBRA's Professor Mark Burgman has been awarded the 2013 Royal Society of Victoria Medal for Excellence in Biological Sciences (Non-human).
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Indonesian risk professionals visit
CEBRA recently welcomed a group of 25 Indonesian risk professionals for a half-day visit. The attendees represented a range of fields, including construction, mining, insurance, education, finance, and transport. The visit was organized by the Center for Risk Management Studies (CRMS).
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Thank you for engaging with CEBRA. CEBRA has developed strong partnerships, both domestically and internationally to support its ground breaking work. It shares its work through journal articles, reports and its quarterly newsletter.
- Journal Articles
Learn more about our published work.
VIEW - Reports
Learn more about our research through our reports.
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Updates and CEBRA’s quarterly newsletter.
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- Government Partners
Partnerships and collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Governments are a major strength of CEBRA. Our research is focused and sharpened by the needs of our policy makers.
VIEW - Research Partners
Our research partners in Australia and New Zealand provide technical support and extensive professional networks to help identify appropriate researchers who are excited to see the product of their work used in an applied context.
VIEW - Contact Us
Find out about our research and researchers.
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