February 27, 2017

WAFarmers urges the elected State Government to develop an online portal for the state’s apiary industry and government to allow more efficient information exchange and collection. Speaking on one of the Wish List items that forms part of their Policy Platform, WAFarmers President Tony York said an online portal would provide a central database for the Department of Parks and Wildlife’s (DPaW) apiary activities, as well as industry activities. “Current communication between the apiary industry

Western Australia’s current biosecurity status, processes and funding could be improved by the appointment of an independent Auditor General who could make recommendations on how to improve outputs and efficiencies, according to WAFarmers. Speaking on one of the Policy Priorities as part of their State Election Policy Platform, WAFarmers President Tony York said WA’s enviable biosecurity status yielded significant benefits but that there was scope for streamlining and amalgamating of biosecurity resources, and providing transparency