The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 allows a declared pest rate to be raised to manage priority declared pests. The CWBA applied for its first Declared Pest Rate to be implemented across the region in 2017-2018.
The 2024-2025 CWBA Declared Pest Rate is:
0.0457 cents in the dollar on the unimproved value of freehold land in the local government districts of Dalwallinu, Koorda, Morawa and Perenjori, that is no less than 100 hectares in area with a minimum rate payable amount of $87
The Declared Pest Rate will be matched dollar for dollar by the Government and funds can only be spent within our area of operation. This year, 14 biosecurity groups will have a rate applied to their area of operation, with approx. 22,000 landholders being issued a rate invoice.
Important Notice
We wish to inform you about the Declared Pest Rate for the 2024/25 financial year, set at 0.0457 cents per dollar of the unimproved value of freehold land in Dalwallinu, Koorda, Morawa, and Perenjori. This rate applies to properties of 100 hectares or more, with a minimum rate of $87.
Originally, we expected to raise $233,549, a 4.8% increase over last year, to support our control programs amid rising costs. However, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has informed us that due to a 53% average increase in unimproved land values, the rate revenue for the CWBA region will exceed our forecast. These values, set by the Valuer-General of Western Australia, are beyond our control. Despite these changes, we are legally required to set our rate by February each year and cannot alter it afterward.
We value your feedback and collaboration in shaping our initiatives. If you have questions or need further information you can visit the DPIRD website https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/bam/declared-pest-rate, or please contact your local board member or our Executive Officer, Linda Vernon, at 0473 163 050 or eocwba@outlook.com.
Thank you for your understanding and support.