$15.1 million to strengthen WA’s biosecurity capabilities

The McGowan Labor Government is investing in the protection of the State’s primary industries, environment and access to export markets. This funding will be directly provided to DPIRD over four years, creating 22 new jobs within the Departments. The funding will focus on early warning and detection systems, biosecurity emergency preparedness and building response capacity of the state.

"This additional support will ensure we can detect and react to biosecurity threats faster and more effectively - ensuring Western Australia can maintain its world-leading status as a producer of quality primary produce for local consumption and our export markets."

  - Hon. Premier Mark McGowan

This Press release comes amid WeedSmart’s “WeedSmart Week” that kicked off today in Esperance and will run till Thursday 19th August. WeedSmart are dedicated to find solutions to herbicide resistance and other crop weed issues to ensure the cropping industry remains strong and healthy. The Labor Government’s biosecurity funding is going to go a long way in supporting WeedSmart, and others visions.

Read the official media statement here, and check out WeedSmart here.