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
rod.bourke@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Queensland
David Schlipalius
T: 07 3708 8367
M: 0436 858 838
dave.schlipalius@daf.qld.gov.au
South Australia
Samantha Grund
P: 08 8214 6021
M: 0439 864 382
samantha.grund@sa.gov.au
Tasmania
Karla Williams
T: 03 6165 3778
M: 0407 436 230
karla.williams@nre.tas.gov.au
Victoria
Ally Driessen
M: 0436 819 350
Ally.Driessen@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Western Australia
Jessica Bikaun
T: 08 9368 3448
M: 0448 122 726
jessica.bikaun@dpird.wa.gov.au
If you are in the ACT or NT and need help, please contact the following:
Australia Capital Territory
Kyeelee Driver
T: 02 6207 2357
M: 0437 918 935
Kyeelee.Driver@act.gov.au
Northern Territory
Karlee Foster
T: 08 8951 8166
M: 0429 932 413
karlee.foster@nt.gov.au
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