Review of Community Led Management of Established Pests – Future Directions Report

In 2021, Agriculture Victoria commissioned a review of the models and arrangements for community involvement in place for Victoria and was provided recommendations for future directions of government activities for managing established pests. In October 2021, the Review of Community Led Management of Established Pests – Future Directions Report was published.

The report includes several recommendations including:

• Clarifying the program aims.
• Supporting the establishment/re-establishment of a consultative group consisting of government, industry, and community representatives.
• Expanding the types of support available to community led action on pests to include supporting Community Pest Management Groups, collaborating with regional communities and industries, and by supporting local activities.
• Adopting a more strategic approach to funding, including input from the proposed consultative group.

Agriculture Victoria has used the review findings to develop the Partnerships Against Pests Program.  This is a phased reform of established pest management in Victoria.

It is a change initiative designed to build government, industry, and community capabilities, strengthen relationships, and facilitate greater cooperation on established pests.

Read the full report [PDF File - 1.5 MB]

For more information, or an accessible version of this report, please contact partnershipsagainstpests@agriculture.vic.gov.au