22 July, 2020
Plant Health Australia (PHA) has launched a new online course on the fundamentals of plant biosecurity in Australia.
The new course, launched in July 2020, is called Plant Biosecurity in Australia and replaces the old PHA Foundation Course.
The content of the old course was completely refreshed to keep up with an evolving Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed and the needs of plant biosecurity stakeholders.
The Plant Biosecurity in Australia course takes around 45 minutes to complete and covers:
It is hosted on PHA’s Biosecurity Online Training (BOLT) system which provides free access to e-learning courses related to plant biosecurity.
Information on how to register for the Plant Biosecurity In Australia course is available at planthealthaustralia.com.au/bolt
BOLT courses undergo regular review to ensure they remain current and relevant. The National EPP Response Management course is the next one scheduled to be updated. If you have comments on this course either submit it via the feedback form on the BOLT site or email BOLT@phau.com.au
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.
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