Chris Richardson

From a biosecurity perspective I am currently chair of the WA Biosecurity Council which has responsibility to provide the WA Government with policy advice on all issues biosecurity in regard to all terrestrial and marine biosecurity issues from a Government, industry and community perspective.

I also work with one of the emerging carbon industry companies in WA that is establishing carbon sinks, under contract, in the WA wheat belt on behalf of significant emitters from the resources industry

I am originally from a farming family located at Broomehill in the WA Great Southern region and the thing I miss the most are the livestock and farm dogs.

Living in Swanbourne WA is very pleasant and Swanbourne experiences a wonderful climate.

My favourite or ideal holiday destination is the Kimberley region of WA because of the wonderful variation of colours in the environment and the large remote areas with the associated challenges that remoteness brings.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing lawn bowls, socialising with friends, following AFL and cricket.

My favourite movie is.... I am not a great movie buff. I think that in the last 30 years I have seen only two movies from start to finish at the cinema, without falling asleep during the screening.

At the moment I am reading to keep abreast of current affairs and issues as I am not an avid reader of books as such.

If money was no option, I would travel Australia in a Winnebago type vehicle, stopping for short stays, where ever we wished.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is a commitment to making a difference on issues that I am passionate about.

What I find most valuable about being a Board Member is the opportunity to make a difference in the plant biosecurity business, especially from both industry and government perspectives.