The Queensland aquatic animal disease emergency training exercises highlighted the need to fully adapt the National CCM to suit Queensland’s conditions and within Queenslands legislative framework. There is also a need to conform to the national arrangements for Commonwealth/State/Territory communication, liaison and coordination in aquatic animal disease emergencies. The need is to produce a publication that takes the broad, 'whole of government' approach to aquatic animal disease management required under both Commonwealth and Queensland arrangements but which is potentially adaptable to the needs of other States and Territories. The publication should also be in a form and style that allows for simplicity and ease of use in awareness, training and simulation activities.