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Stage 3 Survey - BAM Act Review

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