Biosecurity & quarantine

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) works with primary industries to safeguard our agricultural resources from biological threats and to maintain our export opportunities.

The State’s reputation is underpinned by a comprehensive biosecurity and quarantine system, developed and operated by DAFWA.

DAFWA is involved with:

creation of surveillance and diagnostic programs
animal and plant risk assessments
importing and exporting requirements
creating mechanisms to respond to incursions
livestock movement and identification
development and maintenance of biosecurity and quarantine legislation.

To find out more about what we do to protect agricultural production and export opportunities within the State please search our website.

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Quarantine: frequently asked questions

29 August 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Quarantine WA service is here to support individuals and businesses as they pursue their activities, while ensuring our borde
Quarantine WA

29 August 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Quarantine WA service works hard to prevent the introduction of exotic pests, diseases and weeds found in other states and territorie
Importing used machinery

28 October 2013

All used agricultural, mining and earth-moving machinery or equipment arriving in Western Australia from other states and territories is inspected by the Department of Primary Industries and Region
Importing pets to Western Australia (including cats, dog, reptiles, frogs, insects)

5 June 2014

Western Australia (WA) remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.
Importing domestic birds and fish

3 June 2014

Western Australia remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.