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Agricultural biosecurity is a top priority in Australia. The rise of zoonotic viral diseases has significant impacts on human health, agriculture, and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in southern Australia, and the looming risk of exotic Foot-and-mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, and African swine fever being introduced to Australian livestock highlights the severity of the threat posed by emerging viral pathogens to our society. It is crucial to address these challenges to safeguard our well-being and the agricultural sector.