Emergency response

Under State Emergency Management arrangements the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the Hazard Management Agency (HMA) for emergency management of significant:

animal pest or disease
plant pest or disease.

DPIRD has a lead role in emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Depending on the type and severity, an outbreak could cause significant damage to property, the environment and harm humans and industry.

Under the State Emergency Management Policy statement 5.9.7, DPIRD also has the role and responsibility for coordinating animal welfare services in emergencies as outlined in the State Support Plan - Animal Welfare in Emergencies (interim).

Articles

National livestock standstill - frequently asked questions

5 March 2014

A national livestock standstill is when it is nationally agreed that specific livestock species affected by an emergency disease must not be moved.
National livestock standstill for foot-and-mouth disease

11 December 2013

Following diagnosis or strong suspicion of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), state and territory governments will implement a livestock standstill across Australia, including in unaffected regions.
Boosting Biosecurity Defences: Royalties for Regions

16 October 2014

The Boosting Biosecurity Defences program is a collection of projects and activities that aim to increase Western Australia's capability to prepare for and respond to biosecurity issues affecting W
Reportable animal diseases

16 January 2014

Early recognition of disease is one of the most important factors influencing the control of disease and the reduction of its impact on industry and the community.
National livestock standstill quiz

17 March 2014

If an emergency animal disease such as foot-and-mouth disease was found in Australia, a national livestock standstill would be implemented immediately.
Reportable animal diseases - Western Australia

16 March 2015

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires that certain diseases must be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) if they are kno
WA livestock industries and government unite for standstill planning

8 May 2014

More than 60 livestock industries and government representatives joined forces on 2 May 2014 in Perth to work through their respective sectors’ preparedness to communicate and implement a national