The National Bee Biosecurity Program funds the appointment of a Bee Biosecurity Officer (BBO) in each of the state departments (Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA). The role of BBOs is to help beekeepers, making sure they understand how to prevent the spread of pests and diseases within their hives.
Bee Biosecurity Officers
New South Wales
Rod Bourke
T: 02 4939 8946
M: 0438 677 195
[email protected]
Queensland
David Schlipalius
T: 07 3708 8367
M: 0436 858 838
[email protected]
South Australia
TBC
M:0408 812 698
[email protected]
Tasmania
Karla Williams
T: 03 6165 3778
M: 0407 436 230
[email protected]
Victoria
Ally Driessen
M: 0436 819 350
[email protected]
Western Australia
James Sheehan
T: 08 9780 6182
M: 0427 449 103
[email protected]
If you are in the ACT or NT and need help, please contact the following:
Australia Capital Territory
Kyeelee DriverÂ
T: 02 6207 2357
M: 0437 918 935
[email protected]
Northern Territory
Karlee Foster
T: 08 8951 8166
M: 0429 932 413
[email protected]
