Biosecurity

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Biosecurity is the management of risks to the economy, environment, and community from pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading.

Understand your animal biosecurity responsibilities and the risks facing Western Australia.

Aquatic pests and diseases are a significant threat to Western Australia’s oceans and rivers.    

Pests, weeds and diseases pose a serious risk for farmers and growers and impact crop and food production. To reduce risk, the department  provides information on preventing, managing and treating pests and diseases.

Beekeepers in Western Australia must register themselves and ensure their hives are properly identified, similar to other livestock.

Australian states and territories have interstate quarantine regulations in place to control the movement of goods, which could carry and introduce pests and diseases.

Western Australia prides itself on having world recognised high standards in all aspects of the manufacture, distribution and storage of foods so it is well placed to meet global demand for clean premium products.

Western Australia has biosecurity legislation that ensures we can manage the introduction, spread and impact of weeds, pests and diseases on our community, our environment and on our industries.

Reporting of pests, diseases, shark sightings, fish kills and illegal fishing.

Invasive pests, weeds and diseases pose a serious risk for growers as they can damage our natural environment, destroy our agriculture and food production industries, and even change our way of life. This section covers invasive pests, weeds and diseases and is not an exhaustive list.