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Lobbying

As a result of SFAG Lobbying,

• The government appointed Stable Fly Management Steering Group was reactivated.
• Controls have been introduced on the use of Raw Poultry Manure in Shires covered by the Health (Poultry Manure) Regulations.
• The Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD) have designated experienced staff to drive forward the reporting and oversight of issues arising from Stable Fly infestations.

• Production of publicity folder to draw attention to the impacts of Stable Flies in the community.
• Develop and manage a reporting process which has led to the improvement of the DPIRD Pest Reporting App.
• Presentations to Local Area Government Councils.
• Manage and man displays at Gingin Expo and Bullsbrook Fair.
• Media Releases

• Support has been obtained from local government, particularly Shires of Gingin, Dandaragan, Capel, Harvey and the City of Swan and good working relationships have been developed.
• Working collaboratively with Vegetables WA representatives to determine ways forward to combat stable fly infestations in raw manure and vegetable crop waste, including having constructive input into the section of the VWA Good Practice Guide entitled Good Practice Management of Manures and Vegetable Crop Residue.
• Working collaboratively with Shire of Gingin officers, particularly Geoff Slater on reporting and monitoring of stable fly outbreaks.

• Lobbying the Western Australian Government to have the section of the VWA Good Practice Guide entitled Good Practice Management of Manures and Vegetable Crop Residue enshrined in the BAM Act legislation.

• Committee members attended the Waste Management Board's public consultation workshop on Interim Standards for Organics Applied to Land and Draft Organic Strategy in order to have input into dealing with organic waste.
• SFAG carried out its own research into the composting industry, visiting sites and learning about this industry's endeavours, with a view to helping find solutions for horticulturists, who will require alternatives to the use of raw poultry manure when it is finally banned.

• The SFAG Committee maintains contact with the many stakeholders connected to this problem, and endeavours to work towards long term, sustainable control measures to ensure that the breeding of stable flies is minimised and infestations are less likely to occur.

Only with your support, can the Stable Fly Action Group committee continue to hold to account those within the government, whose role it is to educate, monitor and enforce the acts and legislation that is in place and guarantee a voice to those affected by this horrendous pest. 

Those suffering from the impact of these flies must have a voice. 

Be part of the voice.