35696 (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:	35696 (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_35696_2026
Document guid:	0bef76b3-59fb-40c9-b1f5-75ae614545b5

35696 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: Has MPI assessed whether organically certified blueberry production in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru or the USA can achieve equivalent phytosanitary outcomes to conventional production for the pests listed in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.