The Association of Biosafety for Australia & New Zealand was founded in 2010. Our core objective is to pursue the charitable purpose of promoting practices and understanding in the fields of biosafety, biosecurity and bio-risk management for the ongoing enhancement and protection of people and the environment and the betterment of the broader community. The Mission of ABSANZ is to advance the biosafety and biosecurity sector and to support professional members. To achieve its Mission, ABSANZ will: • Provide education, share knowledge and build expertise • Represent the interests of biosafety and biosecurity • Develop standards for biosafety professionals • Exchange information and communicate with stakeholders • Drive membership recruitment, retention and engagement • Ensure good governance and financial sustainability