❓ Hon Giz Watson asks the Minister for Local Government to encourage pesticide-free parks, referencing US programs. The Minister responds by highlighting the Department of Health's guide for pesticide management in local government, encouraging its use but not mandating it.
AnsweredQoN 4978Legislative Council
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I refer to the impact of pesticides on vulnerable people (for example, children and people who have multiple chemical sensitivities) and to the pesticide-free program used by various local parks in the United States, and ask will the Minister provide encouragement and/or assistance to local government authorities to make some pesticide-free parks available?
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Answered
5 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Local Government
Response time
118 days
The Department of Health's Pesticides Advisory Committee has produced a 'Guide to the Management of Pesticides in Local Government Pest Control Programs in Western Australia'
The Guide comprises the following elements:
· the development of a written policy for the use of pesticides, which draws on community input;
· assessment of the risks and benefits of pesticide use, both overall and for each location-pest combination;
· development of a written plan for pesticide use, including details of timing, chemical and location, which forms the basis for community consultation;
· considerations in the choice of pesticides and pest control businesses, should the work be contracted out; and
· auditing of the pest control program and outcomes, and subsequent refinement of policy and operational approaches.
Whilst following the Guide is not mandatory, I would encourage all local governments to follow the processes outlined in the Guide to ensure good pest control, and avoid unintentional adverse effects.
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The Guide comprises the following elements:
· the development of a written policy for the use of pesticides, which draws on community input;
· assessment of the risks and benefits of pesticide use, both overall and for each location-pest combination;
· development of a written plan for pesticide use, including details of timing, chemical and location, which forms the basis for community consultation;
· considerations in the choice of pesticides and pest control businesses, should the work be contracted out; and
· auditing of the pest control program and outcomes, and subsequent refinement of policy and operational approaches.
Whilst following the Guide is not mandatory, I would encourage all local governments to follow the processes outlined in the Guide to ensure good pest control, and avoid unintentional adverse effects.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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