a) To increase awareness and advocate for effective management of Phytophthora Dieback and other plant diseases and pests of environmental significance by key stakeholders;

b) Be a source of knowledge and facilitate the development of best management practices for Phytophthora Dieback and other plant diseases and pests of environmental significance;

c) Promote best practice Phytophthora Dieback and other plant diseases and pests of environmental significance management by government, industry and the
community;

d) Encourage adoption of Phytophthora Dieback and other plant diseases and pests of environmental significance best practice policy in government, industry,
utilities and NGOs; and

e) Apply for, and coordinate funding applications and facilitate effective partnerships.