❓ Rick Mazza asks about the progress of converting wheatbelt declared species groups to recognised biosecurity groups, coordination between groups, and opt-out options for farmers. The Minister responds, outlining the current status and responsibilities.
AnsweredQoN 1251Legislative Council
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RECOGNISED BIOSECURITY GROUPS
1251. Hon RICK MAZZA to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to recognised biosecurity
groups under the Biosecurity and Agricultural Management Act 2007.
(1) Has the
process of converting wheatbelt-declared species groups to recognised
biosecurity groups been completed?
(2) If no to (1), when is the
expected completion date?
(3) In those
areas of the wheatbelt that adjoin the pastoral zone, how will the operational
plans of adjacent recognised biosecurity groups be co-ordinated to ensure there
are no gaps in wild dog control from group to group?
(4) If the
operational plan of a local recognised biosecurity group does not control pests
in grains, is it possible for wheatbelt farmers whose sole enterprise is grain
growing to opt out; and, if not, why not?
1251. Hon RICK MAZZA to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to recognised biosecurity
groups under the Biosecurity and Agricultural Management Act 2007.
(1) Has the
process of converting wheatbelt-declared species groups to recognised
biosecurity groups been completed?
(2) If no to (1), when is the
expected completion date?
(3) In those
areas of the wheatbelt that adjoin the pastoral zone, how will the operational
plans of adjacent recognised biosecurity groups be co-ordinated to ensure there
are no gaps in wild dog control from group to group?
(4) If the
operational plan of a local recognised biosecurity group does not control pests
in grains, is it possible for wheatbelt farmers whose sole enterprise is grain
growing to opt out; and, if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question.
(1) No.
(2) Declared
species groups and other groups with an interest in declared invasive species
control have the option to form as a recognised biosecurity group. Some groups
have decided not to adopt this option.
(3) Avoiding gaps
is one consideration in consultation for formation of recognised biosecurity
groups. Those groups that have formed have adopted both formal and informal
networks to ensure coordinated control across the landscape, including between
agricultural and pastoral land.
(4) The Minister
for Agriculture and Food is required to consult with landholders prior to
granting recognition for a recognised biosecurity group to ensure that the
proposed group is considered the most appropriate organisation for the purpose
of pest control, as indicated by landholders involved. This process does not
include an individual landholder opt-out provision. It should be noted that it
is the responsibility of all landholders to control all declared pests on their
land. This responsibility is regardless of form of production.
some notice of this question.
(1) No.
(2) Declared
species groups and other groups with an interest in declared invasive species
control have the option to form as a recognised biosecurity group. Some groups
have decided not to adopt this option.
(3) Avoiding gaps
is one consideration in consultation for formation of recognised biosecurity
groups. Those groups that have formed have adopted both formal and informal
networks to ensure coordinated control across the landscape, including between
agricultural and pastoral land.
(4) The Minister
for Agriculture and Food is required to consult with landholders prior to
granting recognition for a recognised biosecurity group to ensure that the
proposed group is considered the most appropriate organisation for the purpose
of pest control, as indicated by landholders involved. This process does not
include an individual landholder opt-out provision. It should be noted that it
is the responsibility of all landholders to control all declared pests on their
land. This responsibility is regardless of form of production.
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