❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding the importation of Philippine bananas and the government's position on Biosecurity Australia's recommendations, particularly concerning pest and disease risks. The WA Department of Agriculture is reviewing the analysis.
AnsweredQoN 459Legislative Council
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In view of recent comments in the Press regarding the importation of Philippine bananas, can the minister advise the House on the most up-to-date recommendations from Biosecurity Australia and detail the Government’s position on those recent recommendations? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank Hon John Fischer for some notice of the question. In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon John Fischer for some notice of the question. In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
I thank Hon John Fischer for some notice of the question. In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon John Fischer for some notice of the question. In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
I thank Hon John Fischer for some notice of the question. In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
In March 2004, Biosecurity Australia identified and corrected a transcription error in a cell of an electronic spreadsheet used in the estimation of risk. The import risk analysis team advising Biosecurity Australia on this IRA was then asked to review the ramifications of correcting the spreadsheet error, including its consequential effects on the risk assessment risk management for all quarantine pests and diseases. It was asked to report any changes to the recommended quarantine conditions set out in the February 2004 draft IRA report. The addendum released by Biosecurity Australia on 16 June 2004 recommends more stringent measures for the importation of bananas from the Philippines in relation to two diseases - Moko and banana bract mosaic virus - and one pest - mealy bugs. Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
Preliminary examination of the revised draft import risk analysis report and the addendum by the Department of Agriculture indicates that Western Australia’s differences in pest status and risk have not been addressed. The department has not yet made a detailed assessment of the addendum or the revised import risk analysis report. The department intends to complete the review of these documents and provide comments to Biosecurity Australia by the review date of 16 August 2004.
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