AUSPestCheck® hits 10 million surveillance record uploads
Plant Health Australia’s flagship digital surveillance platform, AUSPestCheck®, has officially logged more than 10 million pest surveillance records. This marks a significant milestone in Australia’s biosecurity journey to help strengthen early detection, support market access, and build national biosecurity intelligence.
Record number 10 million was submitted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) on 30 April 2025. Uploaded via the application program interface (API), the record came from the Jurisdictional Fruit Fly Surveillance Program and related to white striped fruit fly (Bactrocera albistrigata) in Port Augusta. The pest was marked as absent.
“The milestone reflects the value of collaboration across the plant biosecurity system,” PHA CEO Sarah Corcoran said.
“It helps us detect risks earlier, respond faster, and safeguard our environment, economy and way of life.”
About AUSPestCheck®
AUSPestCheck® is a Virtual Coordination Centre, (VCC) which securely aggregates surveillance data from multiple programs and jurisdictions across Australia, visualising the spread and coverage of surveillance across different pests and regions.
With more than 30 participant organisations, 21 surveillance programs and over 180 active users, the platform is helping to create a connected and responsive surveillance system that evolves alongside national needs.
Available to registered users only, AUSPestCheck® is designed to support real-time, standards-based data sharing while respecting individual agency controls. Used for everything from early detection and proof of pest absence, to identifying surveillance gaps, the system is a core part of Australia’s plant biosecurity infrastructure.
Find out more about AUSPestCheck® here.
The operation of AUSPestCheck® is made possible by joint funding from the Australian Government and state and territory governments. Plant Health Australia’s work is funded by its members, including the Australian Olive Association (Industry Peak Body member) and Hort Innovation (Associate member). A percentage of the annual Olive Levy goes to PHA to support its work.