The Eastern Wheatbelt Biosecurity Group works with local Shires to empower the community to control pests on the land.

Declared Pest Rate (DPR)

The 2020 consultation process for the Declared Pest Rate (DPR) has provided useful feedback for both the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Department) and Recognised Biosecurity Groups (RBGs). Consultation concluded on 29 June 2020.

Before determining a rate, the Minister for Agriculture and Food is required to consult with owners of the land to be rated, as described in the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Declared Pest Account) Regulations 2014 (the Regulations).

The annual process for consultation enables the Department and RBGs to gauge landholder perception on RBG operations in general, and the proposed declared pest rate in particular. This information is used to make improvements to the processes of developing and delivering group operational plans.

WA Wild Dog alliance Group

Jim Sullivan (Committee Member - EWBG) has been selected to be the agricultural representative member on the group. The WA Wild Dog Alliance Group has met for the first time in February. The Alliance was set up to ensure a coordinated and cost effective approach to wild dog management across the State with the aim being to reverse the increasing incidence of wild dog attacks on livestock. Key projects include the 660km ‘Esperance extension’ of the State Barrier Fence (once environmental approval is obtained), the repair and replacement of 320km of the existing State Barrier Fence, and the support of wild dog management activities on crown lands. Funds have also been provided to assist Recognised Biosecurity Groups in their wild dog control activities.

Dogging Data