Dr Pete Turner
Manager Weeds Biosecurity, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
WEED MANAGEMENT IN NSW IS A COLLECTIVE. UNDERSTANDING THE WHY, WHAT AND HOW
Dr Peter Turner holds the Medal for Leadership from the Council of Australasian Weed Societies (2024). He is Manager of Weeds Biosecurity at NSW DPIRD, where he has worked for 8 years. Previously with NSW National Parks for 11 years. He also holds the Director General’s award for achievements in biosecurity (2021) and the Weed Society of NSW Weed Industry Award (2017). Pete completed his PhD at the University of Western Australia and CSIRO. He also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Vegetation and Wildlife Management from the University of Canberra, with Honours 1st Class & the University Medal.
