24 August, 2021
The State government will invest an additional $15.1 million to reinforce Western Australia's biosecurity capabilities to better protect the State's primary industries, environment and access to valuable export markets.
The funding will be provided to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) over four years to enhance early warning and detection systems, boost biosecurity emergency preparedness and build response capacity and capability.
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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