Areas that are working well Perceptions / image (e.g. clean and green) (A) Regulations (A, F, H) Industry/community awareness (A, H); industry acceptance of responsibility (A) Taking advantage of WAs geographic biosecurity advantage (A, F) Capability level re fish health (F) Having a common goal (F, H) Advancements made via collaborative research (F) Having biosecurity plans / agreed protocols (F) Industry-government communication (H) Pre/border biosecurity (H) Industry biosecurity mechanisms(H) Working in partnerships Community engagement in aquatic biosecurity Mapping of pests The focus on prevention, early detection and eradication Technology / providing tools for stakeholders Integration of compliance, research and management functions Training and awareness-raising Dedicate Exec Officers for RBGs Industry Funding Schemes On ground achievements National Landcare funding Community engagement process Matched government funding Major constraints Mechanisms for communication/ education/ engagement/ collaboration (A, F, H) Financial costs of compliance (A) Declining resources (A, F) – unsure of future RDC funding models (H) No clear, agreed process for identifying ‘public good’ (A, H) or determining the risk (H) Apathy / complacency (A) Limited government interaction / follow-up – poor collaboration on priorities, decision-making (F) Changing goalposts (F) Limited information to underpin decisions (F, H) Geography (F) Cultural diversity of the sector (H) Environmental biosecurity funding mechanisms Community awareness of threats Decreasing resources / capacity No agreement on responsibilities Systems for knowledge management Surveillance mechanisms for early detection National/international forecasting Level of preparedness Inconsistent approaches to Lack of support from LGAs, community Environment receiving less attention than agriculture Narrow scope (in terms of pests/weeds targeted) / there are too many potential areas to address Lack of funding Unaware of sources of assistance Changing goalposts No enforcement of regulations Lack of skills to manage incursion
prioritising investment Enablers going forward Outsourcing services (if more cost-effective) (A) Improved technologies (A) Better understanding of risk, to help prioritise investment (A) Industry support (A) Communication, consultation, collaboration (F, H) Strategic approach (F) Blue sky thinking (F) Compliance/health resources (F) Enhanced post-border biosecurity (H) WA representation at national level (H) Legislation Timing Increasing awareness / commitment = opportunities (e.g. citizen science, partnerships. engagement) Industry investment via legislated mechanisms Innovative solutions Improved technologies Assessment and risk management Identify and use support network (e.g. NRM groups, Invasive species CRC) Technology for surveillance Recognition of biosecurity groups Increasing recognition of individual responsibility Research and good planning Good community engagement process = increasing community participation /input; improved understanding /support from Shire Incursion (to prompt action) Clean and green reputation A = agriculture, apiculture; F = fisheries; H = forestry, nurseries, horticulture Table A2.2. Insights gained from ‘scenario session’ to explore risk-based decision-making and investment. Asian Paddle Crabs P. cinnamomi (dieback) Starlings Queensland fruit fly Wild dogs Stakeholders engagement is essential — to develop protocols / and so they are aware of protocols (etc.) and kept up-to-date. Experience within community may be an asset during response. An ongoing commitment to education / awareness Dieback is a very complex problem. Community understanding is lacking – more work required here. Collaboration is very important. There is no lead agency. Funding sources are LHS of curve = IFS; RHS of curve = RBG. Leadership is essential in a rapid response Technical expertise is essential in rapid response Awareness of the incursion-related policies needs to be There is no long-term funding vision / strategy — require better / cost-sharing and defined / pre-agreed roles/ responsibilities (there needs to be goodwill between industries). Policy and procedures are important. Roles and responsibilities are not clear, and difficult to agree on. There is a diversity of opinions. Enforcing compliance is challenging, which makes response difficult. The issue is overwhelming / a