Contract Relating To The Cultural Impacts Of Weeds.

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry engaged Teagan Shields Consulting to provide expert advice on cultural impacts of weeds within the National Established Weed Priorities (NEWP) initiative. The contract, commencing upon execution and terminating 19 January 2026 with a 9-month extension option, requires the consultant to review preliminary and detailed assessments of nationally significant weed nominations, evaluate cultural impacts on First Nations' culture and heritage, attend steering group meetings, and provide broader advice on First Nations' cultural impacts for environmental biosecurity projects. Services involve supporting the Environment and Invasives Committee's weed nomination process through written assessments and expert panel participation.