This section outlines the key steps taken to manage an incursion,who is involved and their responsibilities.
Suspected exotic plant pest detected |
By growers, consultants, research personnel, university staff, agribusiness, DPI staff, general public etc |
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Reported to state Department of Primary Industries |
Through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline (1800 084 881) or contact directly |
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State Chief Plant Health Manager informed |
State DPI staff inform State Chief Plant Health Manager via their supervisor as soon as possible |
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Chief Plant Protection Officer informed |
State Plant Health Manager must inform the Chief Plant Protection officer within 24 hours |
Detection of a suspected exotic plant pest
Suspected pest is identified by grower or other associated person.
Detection reported to state department
Following the detection of a suspect exotic plant pest, the relevant state agency should be immediately notified directly or through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline.
State Chief Plant Health Manager
Within 24 hours of the initial identification, the agency (via the State Plant Health Manager) will inform the Chief Plant Protection Officer, who will notify other relevant Australian Government departments and relevant state agencies and industry representatives.
Following the detection or reporting of the pest, the relevant agriculture agency may collect samples of a suspect organism and seek a positive identification.
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