Japanese Encephalitis

149 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().28 September 2022).

1. What is the total budget allocation for 2022-23 and over the forward estimates for the surveillance management program of Japanese encephalitis?

2. How many FTEs are committed to the surveillance management program?

3. What are the key performance indicators for the surveillance management program?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

The funding for the surveillance activities to address Japanese encephalitis (JE) is incorporated within the on-going disease surveillance biosecurity-animal health budget, which supports passive surveillance activities for all livestock and animal species for the detection of emergency animal diseases.

JE activities are spread across biosecurity-animal health programs, which support numerous different diseases.

Key performance indicators include:

Passive surveillance is undertaken.

Agreed data sharing when cases of JE are detected in animals.

Relevant national JEV working groups and committees.

Communication with potentially affected animal industries, animal owners and private veterinarians.

Liaising with affected industries on issues related to JE.