The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) continues to work closely with industry, government and regional stakeholders to provide support and information during the COVID-19 response.
Note. this page may change as new information becomes available on COVID-19.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the WA Government website.
Information and support
COVID-19 - WA travel restrictions
Information for primary industries and details the restrictions into and within Western Australia to help protect the community from the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 – securing labour supply
Information on the temporary changes to Australian visa arrangements and additional WA safeguards being put in place to secure labour supply during COVID-19.
COVID-19 and your business
Information and resources to support your business during COVID-19.
COVID-19 and WA's grains industry
Resources and references to support WA’s grain growers during COVID-19.
Protecting our industry, community and staff
To support the COVID-19 response, the department is liaising with and gathering intelligence from key stakeholders involved in WA’s primary production and food supply chain, including Regional Development Commissions, State Government agencies, peak industry bodies and the food processing sector to:
- prepare WA businesses
- support business continuity measures
- reduce potential impacts of COVID-19
- plan for a return to business as usual once the crisis has passed.
Online forums across sectors are being held to provide an opportunity for two-way communication between government and our key industry stakeholders. These forums provide live intel about what’s going on for businesses across WA’s primary industries, while also allowing DPIRD to advise on any new details on COVID-19 measures from a government perspective.
Sector leads and key DPIRD contacts
If you have a query in relation to a specific area, please contact:
| Grains | Kerry Regan | kerry.regan@dpird.wa.gov.au |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock | Bruce Mullan | bruce.mullan@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Horticulture | Rohan Prince | rohan.prince@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Food Supply Continuity | Deborah Pett | deborah.pett@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Fisheries & Aquaculture | Nathan Harrison | nathan.harrison@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Agrifood Industry Continuity & Support | Susan Hall | susan.hall@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Trade and Freight | Joan Lim | joan.lim@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Workforce (inc. interstate and overseas workers) | Jackie Jarvis | jackie.jarvis@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| Border-related enquiries | Bruno Mezzatesta | bruno.mezzatesta@dpird.wa.gov.au |
| COVID-19 Primary Industry Stakeholders | Karen Barlow | karen.barlow@dpird.wa.gov.au |
In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, DPIRD is adopting State and Federal health recommendations with respect to social distancing and good hygiene. We are also putting plans in place to ensure our business continuity.
More information
For more information and support during COVID-19, please visit the below: