Quarantine

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) works hard to prevent the introduction of exotic pests, diseases and weeds found in other states and territories of Australia.

DAFWA, through Quarantine WA is involved with:

Developing and maintaining biosecurity and quarantine legislation including importing requirements.
Providing information on export requirements.
Providing advice on quarantine matters or potential quarantine risk material.

Please refer to DAFWA’s Quarantine web pages for information on importing and exporting potential quarantine risks within Australia.

For information relating to overseas movements please contact the Federal Government’s Department of Agriculture in the first instance.

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Citrus canker: Industry information

3 July 2018

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has taken action to protect Western Australia’s citrus growers from the threat of citrus canker.
Tomato potato psyllid interstate trade/market access information

6 April 2017

The Tomato potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) has had significant market access implications for many Western Australian commodities.
Biosecurity alert: White spot in prawns

14 December 2016

White spot is a highly contagious viral infection that affects all crustacean. Import requirements are now in place to prevent the disease entering WA. Report signs of white spot immediately to the
Invasive species permits, applications and fees

28 June 2016

This page lists the application for various permits regarding the management and control of declared vertebrate pests, as well as applications for the assessment of keeping and importing vertebrate
Biosecurity fees and charges

6 July 2015

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Agriculture and Food (DPIRD) 2018-19 fees and charges for biosecurity services will
Intrastate movements – new and alternative requirements (Section 44)

28 April 2015

Pursuant to section 44 of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (the Act) the Director General of Agriculture and Food granted temporary approval for new and alternative requ
Panama disease in bananas: frequently asked questions

3 April 2015

Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is considered one of the most destructive diseases of banana plants worldwide.
Conditions of entry of stock in relation to tick in Western Australia

25 March 2015

In Western Australia, any movement of stock from any area (both interstate and intrastate) other than a cattle tick free area requires approved tick treatment, supervised inspection and clearance c
Panama disease: declared pest

5 March 2015

Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is considered one of the most destructive diseases of banana plants worldwide. It is caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.
Queensland fruit fly

6 February 2015

Queensland fruit fly (Qfly, Bactrocera tryoni) is native to Australia.

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Legislation for importing to Western Australia

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Movement of plants within Western Australia

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Importing used machinery

Western Australian Organism List (WAOL)

Biosecurity governance

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Citrus canker: Industry information

Tomato potato psyllid interstate trade/market access information

Biosecurity alert: White spot in prawns

Invasive species permits, applications and fees

Biosecurity fees and charges

Intrastate movements – new and alternative requirements (Section 44)

Panama disease in bananas: frequently asked questions

Conditions of entry of stock in relation to tick in Western Australia

Panama disease: declared pest

Queensland fruit fly

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