Plant Health Australia

05/06/2026

BOLT (Biosecurity Online Training) is moving to a new hosting platform from 1 July 2026.
The upgraded platform will provide a more modern and flexible online learning experience to support Australia’s plant biosecurity system now and into the future.
The current BOLT platform will close on 30 June 2026.
Before the transition, users:
✔ Complete any in-progress courses in the current BOLT system by 30 June 2026
✔ Download and save your training records
Find out more information and FAQs at https://loom.ly/VWMkXrY

04/06/2026

🌏 World Environment Day
This year's theme highlights the importance of protecting the natural systems that support our communities, industries and environment.
Plant biosecurity contributes by helping prevent the spread of harmful pests and diseases that can impact native vegetation, biodiversity and agricultural production.
Learn more about World Environment Day: https://loom.ly/MoIKXtc

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Katherine Faull on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Summerfruit Australia.
We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with Katherine and the team to support the plant biosecurity interests of Australia’s summerfruit industry.
We also thank Carrie Starkings for her contribution and leadership during her tenure.
📸 Courtesy of Summerfruit Australia

03/06/2026

🤝 Strengthening preparedness through industry liaison training
PHA recently delivered the first Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) Training for 2026 in Mildura, bringing together industry and government representatives to strengthen preparedness for future plant biosecurity responses.
The training supports effective coordination, communication and industry engagement during emergency plant pest responses.
📖 Read more: https://loom.ly/ycZsAgo
Agriculture Victoria

Industry liaison training boosts Mildura preparedness 29 May 2026 On Wednesday 29 April 2026, Plant Health Australia (PHA) delivered the first Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) Training for 2026 in Mildura, Victora. Hosted in one of the state’s most productive agricultural regions, with a gross econo...

03/06/2026

📊 PHA has released new annual summary reports for AUSPestCheck®, APPD and PaDIL, highlighting how these nationally significant digital platforms support surveillance, diagnosis and decision-making across Australia’s biosecurity system.
➡️ Read more: https://loom.ly/v0Pw1ms

Digital systems supporting national biosecurity 29 May 2026 Plant Health Australia’s (PHA) Digital Systems team has produced annual summary reports for three platforms endorsed by the National Biosecurity Committee as nationally significant infrastructure: AUSPestCheck®, the Australian Plant Pest...

03/06/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award.
As part of the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards, this award recognises producers and growers demonstrating leadership and best practice in on-farm biosecurity.
Jointly presented by the Farm Biosecurity Program, PHA and Animal Health Australia, the award celebrates those helping protect Australia's farms, industries and communities from biosecurity risks.
Do you know someone making a difference? Consider nominating them today.
🔗 Find out more and nominate: https://loom.ly/1l1Kvj8
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

02/06/2026

🌾 Testing preparedness where it matters most.
The first GrainShield simulation exercise brought together growers, industry and government stakeholders in Kununurra to test biosecurity response capability in one of Australia’s most remote grain production regions.
The exercise strengthened relationships, clarified roles and helped build preparedness for future plant pest incursions.
🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/fnizIHc
Grains Research and Development Corporation | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

GrainShield tests biosecurity preparedness in the north 29 May 2026 A grain and cotton simulation exercise held on 11-12 March 2026 at the Frank Wise Institute in Kununurra marked the first activity in GrainShield, a coordinated five-year program designed to strengthen biosecurity preparedness acros...

29/05/2026

🌿 New in Tendrils from PHA CEO Sarah Corcoran
In the May edition, Sarah reflects on the importance of coordination and collaboration across Australia’s biosecurity system, with insights from recent Board and Member meetings. She also shares updates on emerging biosecurity risks, national engagement and progress across the system.
📖 Read the full Message from the CEO: https://loom.ly/a7h8Upc

Message from the CEO 29 May 2026 PHA CEO, Sarah Corcoran May has been an important month for connection and strategic alignment across Australia’s plant biosecurity system, with PHA’s Board and Member meetings held in Adelaide from 19-22 May. These meetings provided a valuable opportunity to eng...

29/05/2026

📢 The May edition of Tendrils is out now!
Read more about the GrainShield simulation exercise in Kununurra, national surveillance helping protect Australia’s bees, new annual reports for PHA’s digital systems, Industry Liaison Officer training in Mildura, and the upcoming transition to the new Biosecurity Online Training platform.
📖 Read the full edition: https://loom.ly/5OJcvCw

28/05/2026

🪱 Guava root knot nematode can affect a wide range of crops and is difficult to eradicate once established.
Understanding symptoms and spread pathways can help support early detection and reduce the risk of spread.
🔗 Download PHA’s fact sheet: https://loom.ly/vDIh8g4