Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

We strive to cultivate and preserve Western Australia's agriculture, food industry, and aquatic resources while also building vibrant regional communities with flourishing economies.

Last updated: 10 January 2024

Announcements

Polyphagous shot-hole borer video animation at Yagan Square

Media release

8 January 2024

Work to protect healthy trees from exotic borer

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is calling on communities across Perth to help stop the spread of the destructive beetle Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).

WA marron is a unique species of freshwater crayfish

Media release

3 January 2024

Marron season makes for a great annual getaway

The 2024 marron season opens at noon on 8 January and runs for four weeks through to noon on 5 February.

DPIRD has 22 new Fisheries and Marine Officers ready to undertake important work to protect WA’s marine and aquatic resources.

Media release

8 December 2023

New graduates boost compliance capabilities this summer

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will have more eyes on the water protecting the State’s aquatic resources this summer following this week’s graduation of its biggest cohort of Fisheries and Marine Officers (FMO).

Media release

24 November 2023

Reminder not to ruffle feathers when bringing birds from interstate

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is reminding interstate travellers to be aware of import requirements for birds.

What we do

Our main goal is to promote the growth of our agriculture, food production, and aquatic resources in Western Australia and to support the development of prosperous regional communities.