Interstate Submissions

Information on Biological Samples (Soils & Rocks):

• Clearly label names and addresses of sender and receiver.
• Ensure all samples, boxes and pallet are securely package.
• Have a clear description of the sample material contained within the consignment eg. “Mineral Exploration soil samples”
• Goods imported into WA must comply with import requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007.
• Commercial carriers must complete and submit a Notice of Intent to Quarantine WA, and to provide a minimum of 24 hrs notification of the entry of any declared item into the state.
• LabWest is a Quarantine WA approved Premise (W0699)
• Click here for LabWest WAQIS Quarantine Certificate
• If samples are taken from below 2 m from surface, or are from a metallurgical or industrial process, a declaration can be made stating this as an exemption from quarantine requirements.

Interstate Importation of Vegetation Samples into Western Australia

PLANT MATERIAL INTERSTATE INSTRUCTIONS

Importation of Plant material into Western Australia is controlled by the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007. As a result, there are strict laws in place to regulate the movement of plant material across the WA border, within Australia. Therefore, when submitting vegetation samples collected in other Australian states or territories to LabWest for Biogeochemical analysis, the Plant Material instructions (link above) and the check list should be followed

 PLANT MATERIAL SUBMISSION CHECK LIST

In summary:

• Complete the 'Notice Of Intent' form with Department of Primary Industries
• Include the plant species type in the form. 
• Contact the Department of Primary Industries, email:  QWA.Import@dpird.wa.gov.au
• Notify LabWest

Then for packaging and labelling:

• All plant specimens must be:
  • not knowingly infested or diseased,
  • not infested with live insects,
  • free from excessive soil.​

• Package the samples securely.
  • Package the samples in a sealed plastic bag within an outer container or package. It is good practice to pre-dry the samples somewhat, if possible, to minimise any rot forming during transport.
  • Pack them tightly with padding to minimise movement within the consignment.
  • Use good quality boxes.​​

• Label the package with the PLANT PACKAGING LABEL

• Clearly label names and addresses of sender and receiver.
• Have a clear description of the sample material contained within the consignment. Use scientific names and common names where possible. e.g. label as ‘spinifex (Triodia) samples’ and not just a generic ‘plant samples’.
• Provide all forms to the commercial carrier.