I trained as a plant scientist and now use that knowledge in my work as a policy advisor. My role helps ensure that changes to laws are applied correctly, and that the burden on businesses, such as plant nurseries, is minimised. I do this by meeting with delivery bodies (like APHA and FC), lawyers, businesses and scientific advisors. I enjoy decoding policy so that we can all understand it, and explaining to the public the purpose of the laws and why they matter.