To contribute to the efficient operation of the National Animal Health System through effective participation in the policy development and decision making activities of Animal Health Committee (AHC) and the Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases (CCEAD).

AHC formulates operational aspects of national animal health policy. Other members are the Chief Veterinary Officers of each jurisdiction, the manager of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL), Biosecurity Australia (BA) and Australian Quarrantine Inspection Service (AQIS). AHC is a subcommittee of Primary Industry Health Committee (PIHC).

CCEAD is the technical advisory group that is convened to consider response to actual and suspect incursions of emergency animal disease (EAD) and advises the National Management Group (NMG) as to the feasibility of eradication. Its membership comprises relevant industry parties, jurisdictional CVOs and AHA. The Australian CVO is the chair.

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