Biosecurity and Vine Health

Despite having a low-risk quarantine system based on sound science and compliance with international agreements, Australia increasingly has seen serious pest incursions that can have a devastating impact on agricultural industries.

To help ensure our response capabilities are adequate WFA:

• Has established a National Viticulture Biosecurity Committee and affiliated National Vinehealth Technical Committee in partnership with Wine Grape Growers' Australia.
  
• Ensures the wine industry’s interests are represented when national policy is developed through  Plant Health Australia (PHA), a national coordinating body that identifies and commissions projects and coordinates policy development.
  
• Is a signatory to the national Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed, which is managed by PHA.