On 29 April 2025, Plant Health Australia’s (PHA) Learning and Development team successfully delivered Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) training in Adelaide, strengthening industry readiness to respond swiftly and effectively to emergency plant pest incursions.

Training was delivered in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) and included more than 10 participants from a range of industry bodies, including Grain Producers Australia, Dried Fruits Australia and the Pistachio Growers’ Association.

Expert presentations and interactive activities were used to provide participants with practical skills and knowledge on several topics, including the industry liaison function and the incident management structure.

Participant feedback was positive, with attendees indicating they were more confident in their ability to perform the role of ILO in a response following attending the workshop.

ILOs are essential during emergency plant pest responses, serving as the link between the Incident Management Team and the affected industry party.

Upcoming training

The dates and locations for upcoming ILO training is provided below. Please click on the links to confirm your attendance.

• Tasmania: Thursday, 31 July 2025 in Campbell Town
• Western Australia: Thursday, 28 August 2025 in Perth
• New South Wales: Thursday, 16 October 2025 in Orange

More information

For more information on ILO training, please contact PHA’s Learning and Development team at training@phau.com.au.