On behalf of the AASA we have been asked to circulate the following information to our members.

Further to the information below, Plant Health Australia are the overarching federal agency responsible for responding to issues with crops and within their listing of Representing Parties is the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Inc. (and includes Bees and their hives are defined as included under Crops and Beeswax and Honey)

As per proper processes, the National Biosecurity/Incursion Management Plan has been Active aged.

All documents can be accessed on the Plant Health Australia website (https://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au/biosecurity/emergency-plant-pest-response-deed/ )

These two documents will explain the process further. 

EPPRD - 3March2022

PLANTPLAN - 8December2021