❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Minister for Environment regarding preparedness for a potential Asian Honey Bee incursion, its impact on native animals, and the Department's involvement in national funding discussions. The Minister's response largely defers responsibility to the Department of Agriculture and Food.
AnsweredQoN 3773Legislative Council
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I refer to a possible incursion of the Asian Honey Bee (apis cerana) in Western Australia, and ask -
(1) What strategies does the Minister and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) have to address the increased likelihood of an incursion of apis cerana in Western Australia?
(2) Has the Minister, or the DEC, exchanged correspondence with Department for Agriculture and Food on this issue?
(3) If yes to (2), what position did the Minister, or the Department, take in respect to possible changes to the funding of control and eradication programs for apis cerana at national level?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
(5) Was the Minister, the DEC and its representatives, involved in the deliberations at national level regarding the changes to the funding of monitoring and eradication of apis cerana?
(6) What impact would the establishment of apis cerana and the bee’s use of small cavities have on native animals, such as micro bats and sugar gliders?
(7) What strategies does the Minister have to address possible concerns about the impact of apis cerana on native animals?
(8) How many FTE of Department for the Environment ,or its contractors, are working in Western Australia on the prevention of an incursion of apis cerana?
(1) What strategies does the Minister and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) have to address the increased likelihood of an incursion of apis cerana in Western Australia?
(2) Has the Minister, or the DEC, exchanged correspondence with Department for Agriculture and Food on this issue?
(3) If yes to (2), what position did the Minister, or the Department, take in respect to possible changes to the funding of control and eradication programs for apis cerana at national level?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
(5) Was the Minister, the DEC and its representatives, involved in the deliberations at national level regarding the changes to the funding of monitoring and eradication of apis cerana?
(6) What impact would the establishment of apis cerana and the bee’s use of small cavities have on native animals, such as micro bats and sugar gliders?
(7) What strategies does the Minister have to address possible concerns about the impact of apis cerana on native animals?
(8) How many FTE of Department for the Environment ,or its contractors, are working in Western Australia on the prevention of an incursion of apis cerana?
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Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
54 days
The Minister for Environment has provided the following response.
(1) The Department of Agriculture and Food (DAF) has the lead responsibility for administering Western Australia's biosecurity legislation. This question should be referred to the Minister for Agriculture and Food.
(2)-(4) The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) wrote to DAF on 1 September 2010 seeking advice on dealing with an
Apis cerana
incursion should it happen to assist DEC to determine its role and actions. DAF responded on 8 September 2010, outlining the national strategy and response plan for dealing with exotic bee pest and disease incursions.
(5) DEC has been involved in some meetings where funding for
Apis cerana
management has been considered. The lead agency for this matter is DAF.
(6) There would most likely be an increased level of competition for floral nectar resources and for small hollows and crevices that are used for roost and nest sites by these native mammals.
(7) DEC will seek guidance from DAF should an incursion occur.
(8) Nil.
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(1) The Department of Agriculture and Food (DAF) has the lead responsibility for administering Western Australia's biosecurity legislation. This question should be referred to the Minister for Agriculture and Food.
(2)-(4) The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) wrote to DAF on 1 September 2010 seeking advice on dealing with an
Apis cerana
incursion should it happen to assist DEC to determine its role and actions. DAF responded on 8 September 2010, outlining the national strategy and response plan for dealing with exotic bee pest and disease incursions.
(5) DEC has been involved in some meetings where funding for
Apis cerana
management has been considered. The lead agency for this matter is DAF.
(6) There would most likely be an increased level of competition for floral nectar resources and for small hollows and crevices that are used for roost and nest sites by these native mammals.
(7) DEC will seek guidance from DAF should an incursion occur.
(8) Nil.
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