Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

We work to develop and protect Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector and aquatic resources, and build vibrant regions with strong economies.

Announcements

DPIRD’s Kerry Regan, Nicki Hall, Heather Brayford and Mia Carbon with Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan and Premier Mark McGowan

Media release

1 December 2022

$320 million for world-class agricultural HQ in Perth

$320 million has been allocated to a new metropolitan facility for the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

BAM Act review banner composed of three pictures: Cattle, trees and food platter.

Media release

9 November 2022

Act now to comment on WA biosecurity laws

Western Australians have only a few weeks left to have their say on a review of key legislation that protects the State’s multi-billion dollar food and agricultural industries, with submissions to the second stage of review closing midnight Sunday, 4 December.

Vessels secured on public moorings off Morley Island, the Houtman Abrolhos

Media release

8 November 2022

Abrolhos Islands management plans to safeguard slice of paradise

The Houtman Abrolhos off Western Australia's coast will be better protected under new 10-year management plans.

Protect WA livestock from foot-and-mouth disease

News story

8 September 2022

Foot-and-mouth disease advice for Western Australians

Foot-and-mouth disease information and advice is available for Western Australians.

What we do

We work to develop and protect Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector and aquatic resources, and build vibrant regions with strong economies. To find out more, visit:

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