Our innovative research is rewarded

The award is determined by a panel of innovation experts. With 42 CRCs currently funded it is feather in our cap to receive the award.

The award was given to our digital diagnostics project led by Gary Kong. The dedication of Gary and his team has led to the delivery and adoption of innovative research that has made a real contribution to Australia's plant biosecurity system.

While the team involved was large I would particularly like to acknowledge the considerable contribution made by Michael Thompson to the project.

The project involved the following organisations; CSIRO, the Queensland Government (DEEDI), the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Museum Victoria, Plant Health Australia, Queensland University of Technology, Chevron, Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry New Zealand, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the Department of Agriculture Thailand. The project has also been well supported by the US Department of Agriculture.

Let’s hope the re-bid is successful as there is still a lot that can be done to build a truly international digital diagnostic system.

The video produced for the awards night is available on our website.

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