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.

Articles

Prevent white spot in prawns: don't use raw food-grade prawns as bait

14 December 2016

White spot is a highly contagious viral infection that affects all crustaceans.
Western Australia’s seed import requirements

13 March 2014

Western Australia has in place conditions for the importation of seeds to avoid the introduction of pest and diseases into the State. This page summarises seed import requirements and conditions an
Movement restrictions for bees, hive products and/or beekeeping equipment within Western Australia

25 August 2020

To prevent the spread of small hive beetle (SHB) within Western Australia, the movement of commercial honey, bees, apiary products and beekeeping equipment from the Kimberley region to other areas
Invasive species permits, applications and fees

28 June 2016

This page lists the application for various permits regarding the import, management and control of declared vertebrate pests in Western Australia, as well as the assessment of new or unlisted vert
Movement restrictions of plants within Western Australia

9 December 2013

The movement of plants and plants products to and from certain areas within Western Australia may be restricted. Conditions need to be met to prevent the risk of introduction of pests to agricultur
Post-entry plant quarantine in Western Australia

21 November 2013

Post-entry plant quarantine (PEPQ) services facilitate safe introduction of new germplasm from interstate and overseas.
Queensland fruit fly

6 February 2015

Queensland fruit fly (Qfly, Bactrocera tryoni) is considered to be one of the most serious pests of fruit and vegetables in Australia.
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.
Post-entry requirements for imported livestock

22 October 2014

All livestock entering Western Australia are legally required to comply with the state's conditions of entry. Some stock are required undergo post-entry treatments, testing or inspections.
Browsing ants

3 December 2014

Browsing ant, Lepisiota frauenfeldi, is an invasive, exotic ant that will thrive under Australian conditions and has been declared a pest of national significance.