Membership on the National Fruit Fly Council has been selected to include representatives from industry, state government, research funding bodies, and the Australian Government.

The combined experience of members of the Council ensures that the group understands and considers different crop types and fruit fly management systems from across Australia’s horticulture production regions, as well as research capacity, and market access issues.

Council membership has also been selected to ensure that there is direct experience with the in-field management of both Mediterranean fruit fly and Queensland fruit fly.

The Executive Committee is comprised of members of the Council to ensure the progression of projects and works agreed upon by the Council.

Specialist Working Groups are convened to provide specialist advice to Council and the Executive Committee on broader topic areas. Specialist Working Groups are comprised of members of the Council and other specialists as needed.

• Coordinate and provide leadership for fruit fly efforts across Australia​.
• Monitor progress and deliver Implementation Plans against the 2020-25 National Fruit Fly Strategy.
• Advise on the contribution of proposed fruit fly research to the advancement of the National Fruit Fly Strategy​.
• Advise on strategic fruit fly management issues and activities, promoting consistency with international standards, minimization of duplication, and support for Australia’s market access opportunities​.
• Develop and implement a National Fruit Fly Council stakeholder and communications strategy.
• Engage with relevant industry, government, research, and community stakeholders to develop positions that reflect the national interests in fruit fly management that are integrated into the national biosecurity system​.