BAM Act review

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You’re invited to have your say and comment on the opportunities for reform identified through the BAM Act review process.

The Stage 3 public comment is open from Thursday 25 May until 5pm Friday 30 June 2023.

The six-member independent panel has been reviewing the BAM Act since mid-last year to ensure it is up to date and fit for purpose.

The review panel has already consulted widely with people, industries and communities around the State.

The review panel has considered stakeholder feedback and information gathered over the last 10 months to prepare its Stage 3 Discussion Paper, which presents a number of reform opportunities to improve WA’s biosecurity system.

This is the third and final opportunity for you to participate in the review, with the review panel due to deliver its final report to the Minister for Agriculture and Food later this year.

To have your say, go to the survey below.

For more information and background on the review, read our FAQ section at the right of this web page.

Contact

Email: BAMAreview@dpird.wa.gov.au | Telephone: 08 9690 2000

Postal address:
BAMA Review Panel
c/- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PO Box 483
NORTHAM WA 6401

You’re invited to have your say and comment on the opportunities for reform identified through the BAM Act review process.

The Stage 3 public comment is open from Thursday 25 May until 5pm Friday 30 June 2023.

The six-member independent panel has been reviewing the BAM Act since mid-last year to ensure it is up to date and fit for purpose.

The review panel has already consulted widely with people, industries and communities around the State.

The review panel has considered stakeholder feedback and information gathered over the last 10 months to prepare its Stage 3 Discussion Paper, which presents a number of reform opportunities to improve WA’s biosecurity system.

This is the third and final opportunity for you to participate in the review, with the review panel due to deliver its final report to the Minister for Agriculture and Food later this year.

To have your say, go to the survey below.

For more information and background on the review, read our FAQ section at the right of this web page.

Contact

Email: BAMAreview@dpird.wa.gov.au | Telephone: 08 9690 2000

Postal address:
BAMA Review Panel
c/- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PO Box 483
NORTHAM WA 6401

  • Stage 3 Survey - BAM Act Review

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    You are invited to share your views on the areas for reform presented in the Stage 3 Discussion Paper. 

    Comments close 5pm Friday 30 June 2023. 

    Information provided through this survey will help the BAM Act Review Panel formulate its final recommendations to the Western Australian Government.

    You will need to register with YourSay (or sign in if you have previously registered) to complete this survey.  

    To register and find out more information about the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the review process, visit yoursay.dpird.wa.gov.au/bam-act-review-2022

    A copy of your responses will be emailed to you once you have completed the survey. 

    Structure of the survey

    The survey follows the same structure as the Stage 3 Discussion Paper. It is divided into nine reform areas:

    • Reform Area 1: Clarifying the role of the BAM Act
    • Reform Area 2: Working together to protect WA
    • Reform Area 3: Planning and reporting – vital to a better biosecurity system
    • Reform Area 4: Prioritising pests and diseases
    • Reform Area 5: Emergency powers – a necessary precaution
    • Reform Area 6: Compensation can boost biosecurity efforts
    • Reform Area 7: Enabling industries to act
    • Reform Area 8: Community-led pest management
    • Reform Area 9: Compliance with WA’s biosecurity laws

    It is important that you read the discussion paper, particularly the sections for the reform areas that you intend to comment on, before you complete the survey. 

    The review panel is interested in knowing how important you think it is to pursue legislative and/or non-legislative reform in each area, as well as what you think about the identified key outcome/s and opportunities for reform.

    You can skip any Reform Area or opportunity for reform that you do not want to comment on. You can also save the survey as you complete it, and return to finish it at a later date. 

    How to provide comment if you cannot use the online survey

    You are encouraged to provide your comments through this online survey.

    However, if that is not possible, you can request a copy of the survey questions and email or post your response and comments to the address below.

    Email your comments to BAMAreview@dpird.wa.gov.au or post to

    BAMA Review Panel
    c/- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
    PO Box 483
    NORTHAM WA 6401

    Complete the survey
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