The mission of the Australian Centre for Biosecurity and Environmental Economics (ACBEE) is to lead Australia and the region in biosecurity and environmental economics research, with an emphasis on policy applications. Our specialty is economic approaches to protecting the environment and plant, animal and human health from invasive species. We also provide broad expertise in applied research on environmental economics and natural resource management as a whole. AC BEE maintains a central focus on engaging with and assisting the public policy process.