The workshop provided professional development for attending, contributing to the strengthening of the existing, nationally integrated surveillance network.
ASW2018 was used as a forum to gather information on network initiatives from a range of surveillance practitioners and decision makers in government and industry, including representatives from New Zealand. The workshop provided an opportunity for input on:
1. Key elements to be included in the Plant Surveillance Network Asia Pacific (PSNAP) website, to be used by surveillance practitioners.
2. The template for National Surveillance Protocols (NSP). The template was tested by attendees using the following species as case studies:
3. The direction of the network into the future.
The workshop also included a joint session with the Annual Diagnostics Workshop to discuss how surveillance practitioners and diagnosticians can collaborate and improve surveillance and diagnostic outcomes.
To view the report, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact nspcoordinator@phau.com.au.
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Published: 7 December, 2025
Date added: 6 February, 2025
Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
The PSNAP program is currently being transitioned to the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
During this time, content will not be updated and membership requests may take longer to process.
Thank you for your patience and support while we complete this transition.
For enquiries relating to PSNAP, please contact DAFF at surveillance.capability@aff.gov.au
