Entry into Designated Biosecurity Areas

17 APR 2020

Travel to the entire Kimberley region, parts of the East Pilbara and the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku is subject to a higher level of restrictions.

Travel to the entire Kimberley region, parts of the East Pilbara and the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku is subject to a higher level of restrictions issued by the Federal Government under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth).

A person can only enter a designated area for the purpose of an essential activity that is either urgently needed or covered by an approved risk management plan.

Therefore, to gain entry into any of the restricted areas, you need to:

1. Draft a COVID-19 risk management plan
2. Submit this to WABiosecurityEntryRequest@police.wa.gov.au for approval

Resources:

• Download Template for “Entry into Designated Biosecurity Areas - Essential Activities- COVID-19 Management Plan”
• Download  Frequently Asked Questions – Travel restrictions for the Kimberley region, parts of the East Pilbara and Ngaanyatjarraku Shire

We're currently in discussion with Police, about a whole of sector approach to try and streamline this process. Please follow the above protocol in the mean time.

For more information contact 13 COVID (132 68 43).