35681 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 23 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35681 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	17 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35681_2026
Document guid:	32e3e037-f778-488c-8294-cc8e83335284

35681 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: Does MPI intend to require larval extraction testing or molecular diagnostics for consignments from countries where Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata, Drosophila suzukii, Rhagoletis mendax or Lobesia botrana are present and no phytosanitary treatment has been applied, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I am advised that these kinds of tests may be considered as verification steps in support of some measures in the draft import health standard.