Publication Date

8-2019

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

City

Perth

Abstract

In late 2018, the Biosecurity Council committed to holding regional meetings, possibly annually. The intent of regional meetings are to:

  • Engage with local/regional stakeholders on biosecurity matters
  • Build networks/relationships with key biosecurity stakeholders
  • Provide a conduit to government/agencies for local/regional biosecurity stakeholders.

Council agreed to hold its first regional visit in Kununurra, located in the East Kimberley. The East Kimberley, has a unique set of biosecurity challenges — Kununurra is an important horticulture growing region, there is a large pastoral presence, it adjoins the Northern Territory (NT) border and is in close proximity to Indonesia, it is a hub for tourism during the dry season, it is a biodiversity hotspot and there is growing development such as the expansion of the irrigation area, major aquaculture projects and increasing number of sea-going vessels. Further, the area is free from many pests and diseases found elsewhere in WA and/or the rest of Australia, and was recently involved in a major biosecurity response to the exotic disease, citrus canker.

The Biosecurity Council visited Kununurra from 8 – 11 August 2019.

Number of Pages

5

Keywords

Western Australia, biosecurity, risks and threats, regional meeting, stakeholders

Disciplines

Agricultural and Resource Economics | Biosecurity

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