Publication Date

5-2025

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) the State raises a Declared Pest Rate (DPR) from land or leaseholders (hereafter landholders) in prescribed areas (DPR Areas) and matches the funds raised from the rate dollar-for-dollar.

The combined funds are made available to Recognised Biosecurity Groups (RBGs) who provide support to landholders to fulfil their obligations under the BAM Act to manage widespread and established declared pests on their land. A community-led and coordinated approach is considered the most effective way to support landholders to manage these types of pests.

Each year, the Minister for Agriculture and Food consults with affected landholders on the proposed DPR, as required in the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Declared Pest Account) Regulations 2020 (the DPA Regulations).

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) undertakes the consultation on the Minister’s behalf, and uses it to gauge landholder perception on the proposed DPR.

Number of Pages

6

Keywords

declared pest rate, Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, regulations, consultation

Disciplines

Biosecurity | Natural Resources Management and Policy

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