Share your thoughts on the National Policy on Pest Freedom Programs and Pest Absence.
We are developing the National Policy on Pest Freedom Programs and Pest Absence to strengthen Australia’s plant biosecurity and support safe trade.
The policy establishes a national framework for implementing:
a pest free area (PFA)
a pest free place of production (PFPP)
a pest free production site (PFPS)
an area of pest absence (APA) for trade.
Establishing a policy framework will help to:
align Australia’s approach with the International Standards on Phytosanitary measures (ISPMs)
clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Government, state and territory governments and industry stakeholders in implementing pest freedom programs and areas of pest absence.
We invite stakeholders from Australia’s horticulture and grains industries to share feedback on the policy. Your insights on industry needs and challenges will help keep the policy relevant, effective and practical.