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[CP p.1]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. [CP p.1]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> Our approach\nAudit and analysis Engagement Alignment\nOur plan has been developed in accordance with guidelines developed by Women NSW. It is based on analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from policies, programs, services and workplace gender audits and insights gained from employee engagement. [CP p.1]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Inclusive workforce participation [CP p.2]\n- Equitable career opportunities [CP p.3]\n- Safe and respectful workplaces [CP p.3]\n- Flexibility and support [CP p.4]\n- Advancing gender equality through our work [CP p.4]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Inclusive workforce participation\nOutcome: All employees experience equal workforce participation, achieved by addressing factors that contribute to gender inequalities and promoting diverse leadership, and a sense of belonging, and the workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. [CP p.2]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Maintain the 45:45:10 gender equality target for senior leadership roles\n- Develop and implement sponsorship and mentoring strategies to support the representation of women from diverse backgrounds across all levels.\n\n### Equitable career opportunities\nOutcome: All employees are empowered to progress their careers, including through recruitment, selection and development opportunities, increasing diverse representation. [CP p.3]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Develop and implement gender equality awareness training for all people leaders.\n- Develop gender-inclusive recruitment principles to be included in recruitment processes.\n\n### Safe and respectful workplace\nOutcome: All employees feel safe at work and understand what constitutes safe, respectful and inclusive conduct, and their role in workplace sexual harassment prevention and response. [CP p.3]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Review and further develop RESPECT at DPIRD resources, prioritising resources, including obligations, reporting and available support for issues including sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, and domestic violence, and bullying and harassment.\n- Develop and implement training for people leaders, and regular all-employee sessions, on roles and responsibilities under the sexual harassment policy, including bystander intervention.\n\n### Flexibility and support\nOutcome: All employees have equitable and inclusive leave and flexible work options to support work–life balance, caring responsibilities and wellbeing. [CP p.4]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Continue to participate in the Family Inclusive Workplace certification and the Carers + Employers accreditation schemes, and promote the policies and practices highlighted.\n- Conduct a gender impact assessment of existing flexible working resources to identify and address unintended gender disparities, while promoting supportive resources for people leaders managing flexible work arrangements.\n\n### Advancing gender equality through our work\nOutcome: All employees apply a gender lens to –and actively promote –gender equality in policies, programs and services in the workplace and the communities we serve. [CP p.4]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Strengthen awareness and deliver gender impact assessment training to employees involved in policy and program development.\n- Actively promote and showcase case studies, learnings and useful resources supporting gender equality.", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:53:07.296047+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-013\n**Entity type**: State Department\n**Jurisdiction**: WA\n**Portfolio**: Primary Industries\n**Website**: https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 3 |\n| pages | 4 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [pages 1]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nStatement of Intent\nPurpose\nWe protect,\nProtect Support Develop\nsupport and develop\nWe protect through our regulatory, We support through our extension, We develop by researching,\nprimary industries and compliance and safety functions, and education, advice and response facilitating, encouraging and\nour conservation, natural resource functions investing in opportunities\nregional economies\nmanagement, and biosecurity services\nVision\nStrong and sustainable Sustainable Primary industries Regional economies Natural assets\nprimary industries, We find better ways to do Our work supports the We support and develop We actively manage our\nthings to build a stronger agriculture, forestry, fishing regional businesses and lands and soils, minerals,\nregional economies and\n Source: `other-pdfs/dpird-statement-of-intent.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nGender Equality Action Plan 2025–2028\nOur vision\nSecretary’s commitment Our priorities\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.\nequitable workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Incorporate the 45:45:10 gender equality target for interview People Division y Targeted recruitment initiatives are successfully developed\nshortlists in best practice recruitment guides. and integrated, leading to increased diversity.\ny Hiring managers recognise the 45:45:10 gender equality target\nDevelop targeted recruitment initiatives that enhance representation People Division\nfor interview shortlists in recruitment as best practice.\nin gender-dominated work groups, with the additional focus on\nincreasing opportunities for underrepresented diversity groups.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional areas.\n$2 million to expand the statewide boat ramp and covert remote camera network.\n$1.9 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences and encourage fishers to target other species through FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices).\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)`\n- [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences and encourage fishers to\ntarget other species through FADs.\n• $2 million to expand statewide boat and covert\nremote cameras.\n• $2 million for an education campaign\nto promote new rules and recreational\nstewardship.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 1]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nStatement of Intent\nPurpose\nWe protect,\nProtect Support Develop\nsupport and develop\nWe protect through our regulatory, We support through our extension, We develop by researching,\nprimary industries and compliance and safety functions, and education, advice and response facilitating, encouraging and\nour conservation, natural resource functions investing in opportunities\nregional economies\nmanagement, and biosecurity services\nVision\nStrong and sustainable Sustainable Primary industries Regional economies Natural assets\nprimary industries, We find better ways to do Our work supports the We support and develop We actively manage our\nthings to build a stronger agriculture, forestry, fishing regional businesses and lands and soils, minerals,\nregional economies and\n Source: `other-pdfs/dpird-statement-of-intent.pdf`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nGender Equality Action Plan 2025–2028\nOur vision\nSecretary’s commitment Our priorities\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.\nequitable workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Incorporate the 45:45:10 gender equality target for interview People Division y Targeted recruitment initiatives are successfully developed\nshortlists in best practice recruitment guides. and integrated, leading to increased diversity.\ny Hiring managers recognise the 45:45:10 gender equality target\nDevelop targeted recruitment initiatives that enhance representation People Division\nfor interview shortlists in recruitment as best practice.\nin gender-dominated work groups, with the additional focus on\nincreasing opportunities for underrepresented diversity groups.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional areas.\n$2 million to expand the statewide boat ramp and covert remote camera network.\n$1.9 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences and encourage fishers to target other species through FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices).\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)`\n- [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences and encourage fishers to\ntarget other species through FADs.\n• $2 million to expand statewide boat and covert\nremote cameras.\n• $2 million for an education campaign\nto promote new rules and recreational\nstewardship.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Our approach targets multiple areas of change across 5 priority areas, to address the issues\nThe department is dedicated to protecting, supporting and developing the primary identified through our audit and engagement process:\nindustries and regional economies of NSW.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [Page 2]\nImplementation and reporting\nThe implementation and progress of our plan will be supported by: The success of our plan will be assessed using both qualitative and quantitative measures, including:\ny an implementation framework y collecting data from employees throughout the duration of our plan\ny a delivery group with action leads driving its effective execution y setting clear actions and key measures for each priority area to ensure\nprogress can be tracked and actions successfully completed\ny collaboration across all employee networks to increase awareness\nof the intersection between gender and other diversity groups y analysing workforce data to identify trends and areas for improvement\ny senior leaders playing a key role in cascading messaging y sharing annual progress with employees to reinforce the\ndepartment’s commitment to gender equality\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]\n[Page 1]\nRecreational\nfishing guide\n2026\nIncludes Statewide bag and size limits\nfor Western Australia, and Recreational\nFishing from Boat Licence information.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 8,9,10,11,12,13]\nprepared – by using the best\ntechniques to release your fish you will increase\ntheir chance of survival, and that will mean more\nfish for the future.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Incorporate the 45:45:10 gender equality target for interview People Division y Targeted recruitment initiatives are successfully developed\nshortlists in best practice recruitment guides. and integrated, leading to increased diversity.\ny Hiring managers recognise the 45:45:10 gender equality target\nDevelop targeted recruitment initiatives that enhance representation People Division\nfor interview shortlists in recruitment as best practice.\nin gender-dominated work groups, with the additional focus on\nincreasing opportunities for underrepresented diversity groups.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional areas.\n$2 million to expand the statewide boat ramp and covert remote camera network.\n$1.9 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences and encourage fishers to target other species through FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices).\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)`\n- [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences and encourage fishers to\ntarget other species through FADs.\n• $2 million to expand statewide boat and covert\nremote cameras.\n• $2 million for an education campaign\nto promote new rules and recreational\nstewardship.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Action Lead\nKey measures used to track progress\nMaintain the 45:45:10 gender equality target for senior leadership roles Senior Executive\ny Increased number of women in\nand report on progress.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- Interfering with another person’s fishing gear or\ncatch, selling recreationally caught fish and other\nsimilar offences can result in penalties of up to\n$400,000, imprisonment for 4 years and loss of\nboats, vehicles and equipment.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme\nThe Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme (Scheme) requires us to:\n• contain a suspected data breach and assess the severity of harm to impacted individuals\n• if the breach is likely to result in serious harm to an individual, we must notify the NSW Privacy\nCommissioner as well as impacted individuals\n• where impacted individuals cannot be identified or whether it is not practical to notify them,\nwe must issue a public notification\nPOL23/36 2\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- These changes will result in an annual reduction of ~2,500 tonnes in the supply of local\nfish to the WA and domestic market.\n Source: `other-pdfs/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/demersal/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\n• there is unauthorised access to, or unauthorised disclosure of, personal information held by us\nor there is a loss of personal information held by us in circumstances that are likely to result in\nunauthorised access to, or unauthorised disclosure of, the information, and\n• a reasonable person would conclude that the access or disclosure of the information would be\nlikely to result in serious harm to an individual to whom the information relates.\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nGender Equality Action Plan 2025–2028\nOur vision\nSecretary’s commitment Our priorities\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.\nequitable workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]\n[Page 1]\nRecreational\nfishing guide\n2026\nIncludes Statewide bag and size limits\nfor Western Australia, and Recreational\nFishing from Boat Licence information.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 8,9,10,11,12,13]\nprepared – by using the best\ntechniques to release your fish you will increase\ntheir chance of survival, and that will mean more\nfish for the future.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15,16,17,18,19]\nre:\n• fishing from a boat without a motor, such as a\nrow boat or kayak;\n• fishing from a licensed fishing tour operator’s\nvessel or fishing charter boat;\n• fishing with a person who holds an RFBL\nprovided the total catch of everyone on board\nthe boat stays within the bag limit(s) of the one\nor more fishers who hold an RFBL; OR\n• taking part in a fishing activity for which you\nalready hold a current licence, such as rock\nlobster or abalone fishing.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $20 million, $3.3 million, $2 million, $1.9 million, 20 million | The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional area | `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)` |\n| $29.2 million, $3.3 million, $1.9 million, $2 million, 29.2 million | [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing e | `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)` |\n| $29.25 million, $20 million, $3.3 million, $1.9 million, 29.25 million, 20 million | The Cook Government has committed to a $29.25 million fisheries support package\nincluding:\n• $20 million to buy out commercial line and gillnet licences in the west coast\n• $3.3 million to support and encourage alternative species fishing opportunities for\nrecreational fishers through a tackle store rebate scheme\n• $1.9 million for Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs) to support and encourage\nalternative species fishing opportunities\nWhat were the out | `other-pdfs/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/demersal/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pdf)` |\n| $29.2 million, 29.2 million | Fisheries support package\nThe WA Government is investing more than $29.2 million to assist the commercial and recreational sectors to adapt to the statewide management changes needed to help rebuild severely depleted demersal fish stocks. | `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)` |\n| $400,000, | Interfering with another person’s fishing gear or\ncatch, selling recreationally caught fish and other\nsimilar offences can result in penalties of up to\n$400,000, imprisonment for 4 years and loss of\nboats, vehicles and equipment. | `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)` |\n| 25 per cent, 15 per cent | The revenue from recreational fishing licences is\nspent on a range of projects that benefit recreational\nfishers, with 25 per cent set aside for new initiatives\nand 15 per cent going towards funding Recfishwest,\nWA’s peak recreational fishing body, to represent\nthe interests of the WA recreational fishing\ncommunity. | `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)` |\n| $9 million, 9 million | Your licence fees\nat work\nEach year, recreational fishing licence fees\ncontribute about $9 million to managing\nrecreational fishing in Western Australia. | `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)` |\n| $20 million, $3.3 million, $2 million, $1.9 million, 20 million | The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional area | `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)` |\n| $29.2 million, $3.3 million, $1.9 million, $2 million, 29.2 million | [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing e | `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)` |\n| $400,000, | Interfering with another person’s fishing gear or\ncatch, selling recreationally caught fish and other\nsimilar offences can result in penalties of up to\n$400,000, imprisonment for 4 years and loss of\nboats, vehicles and equipment. | `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [Page 2]\nImplementation and reporting\nThe implementation and progress of our plan will be supported by: The success of our plan will be assessed using both qualitative and quantitative measures, including:\ny an implementation framework y collecting data from employees throughout the duration of our plan\ny a delivery group with action leads driving its effective execution y setting clear actions and key measures for each priority area to ensure\nprogress can be tracked and actions successfully completed\ny collaboration across all employee networks to increase awareness\nof the intersection between gender and other diversity groups y analysing workforce data to identify trends and areas for improvement\ny senior leaders playing a key role in cascading messaging y sharing annual progress with employees to reinforce the\ndepartment’s commitment to gender equality\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Action Lead\nKey measures used to track progress\nMaintain the 45:45:10 gender equality target for senior leadership roles Senior Executive\ny Increased number of women in\nand report on progress.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- Incorporate the 45:45:10 gender equality target for interview People Division y Targeted recruitment initiatives are successfully developed\nshortlists in best practice recruitment guides. and integrated, leading to increased diversity.\ny Hiring managers recognise the 45:45:10 gender equality target\nDevelop targeted recruitment initiatives that enhance representation People Division\nfor interview shortlists in recruitment as best practice.\nin gender-dominated work groups, with the additional focus on\nincreasing opportunities for underrepresented diversity groups.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- Action Lead Key measures used to track progress\ny Clear and accessible information on RESPECT at DPIRD\nReview and further develop RESPECT at DPIRD resources, prioritising People Division\nresources, including obligations, reporting and available\nprevention and clearly articulating the obligations, procedures and support\nsupport for issues including sexual harassment and family\navailable in incidences of sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination,\nand domestic violence, is provided to all employees.\ndomestic and family violence, and bullying and harassment.\ny PMES data shows increased percentage of\nDevelop and implement training for people leaders, and regular all- People Division employees, by diversity cohort, who agree or\nemployee sessions, on roles and responsibilities under the sexual strongly agree that if they raised a grievance, it\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional areas.\n$2 million to expand the statewide boat ramp and covert remote camera network.\n$1.9 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences and encourage fishers to target other species through FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices).\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)`\n- [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences and encourage fishers to\ntarget other species through FADs.\n• $2 million to expand statewide boat and covert\nremote cameras.\n• $2 million for an education campaign\nto promote new rules and recreational\nstewardship.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nGender Equality Action Plan 2025–2028\nOur vision\nSecretary’s commitment Our priorities\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.\nequitable workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]\n[Page 1]\nRecreational\nfishing guide\n2026\nIncludes Statewide bag and size limits\nfor Western Australia, and Recreational\nFishing from Boat Licence information.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 8,9,10,11,12,13]\nprepared – by using the best\ntechniques to release your fish you will increase\ntheir chance of survival, and that will mean more\nfish for the future.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15,16,17,18,19]\nre:\n• fishing from a boat without a motor, such as a\nrow boat or kayak;\n• fishing from a licensed fishing tour operator’s\nvessel or fishing charter boat;\n• fishing with a person who holds an RFBL\nprovided the total catch of everyone on board\nthe boat stays within the bag limit(s) of the one\nor more fishers who hold an RFBL; OR\n• taking part in a fishing activity for which you\nalready hold a current licence, such as rock\nlobster or abalone fishing.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Our approach targets multiple areas of change across 5 priority areas, to address the issues\nThe department is dedicated to protecting, supporting and developing the primary identified through our audit and engagement process:\nindustries and regional economies of NSW.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Incorporate the 45:45:10 gender equality target for interview People Division y Targeted recruitment initiatives are successfully developed\nshortlists in best practice recruitment guides. and integrated, leading to increased diversity.\ny Hiring managers recognise the 45:45:10 gender equality target\nDevelop targeted recruitment initiatives that enhance representation People Division\nfor interview shortlists in recruitment as best practice.\nin gender-dominated work groups, with the additional focus on\nincreasing opportunities for underrepresented diversity groups.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- Action Lead Key measures used to track progress\ny Clear and accessible information on RESPECT at DPIRD\nReview and further develop RESPECT at DPIRD resources, prioritising People Division\nresources, including obligations, reporting and available\nprevention and clearly articulating the obligations, procedures and support\nsupport for issues including sexual harassment and family\navailable in incidences of sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination,\nand domestic violence, is provided to all employees.\ndomestic and family violence, and bullying and harassment.\ny PMES data shows increased percentage of\nDevelop and implement training for people leaders, and regular all- People Division employees, by diversity cohort, who agree or\nemployee sessions, on roles and responsibilities under the sexual strongly agree that if they raised a grievance, it\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional areas.\n$2 million to expand the statewide boat ramp and covert remote camera network.\n$1.9 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences and encourage fishers to target other species through FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices).\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)`\n- [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences and encourage fishers to\ntarget other species through FADs.\n• $2 million to expand statewide boat and covert\nremote cameras.\n• $2 million for an education campaign\nto promote new rules and recreational\nstewardship.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme\nThe Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme (Scheme) requires us to:\n• contain a suspected data breach and assess the severity of harm to impacted individuals\n• if the breach is likely to result in serious harm to an individual, we must notify the NSW Privacy\nCommissioner as well as impacted individuals\n• where impacted individuals cannot be identified or whether it is not practical to notify them,\nwe must issue a public notification\nPOL23/36 2\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nGender Equality Action Plan 2025–2028\nOur vision\nSecretary’s commitment Our priorities\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.\nequitable workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]\n[Page 1]\nRecreational\nfishing guide\n2026\nIncludes Statewide bag and size limits\nfor Western Australia, and Recreational\nFishing from Boat Licence information.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nNew demersal rules\nDemersal fishing changes\nThe WA Government has announced important\nmanagement changes to protect at-risk demersal\nfish and help stocks recover so there are fish for\nthe future.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 8,9,10,11,12,13]\nprepared – by using the best\ntechniques to release your fish you will increase\ntheir chance of survival, and that will mean more\nfish for the future.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15,16,17,18,19]\nre:\n• fishing from a boat without a motor, such as a\nrow boat or kayak;\n• fishing from a licensed fishing tour operator’s\nvessel or fishing charter boat;\n• fishing with a person who holds an RFBL\nprovided the total catch of everyone on board\nthe boat stays within the bag limit(s) of the one\nor more fishers who hold an RFBL; OR\n• taking part in a fishing activity for which you\nalready hold a current licence, such as rock\nlobster or abalone fishing.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nWestern Australia’s marine bioregions\n114° 50' E North Coast\n(Pilbara/Kimberley)\nKununurra\nGascoyne\nCoast\nBroome\nPort Hedland\nKarratha\n21°46' S\nOnslow\nExmouth\nAshburton\nRiver\nCarnarvon\nDenham\n27°S\nKalbarri\nGeraldton\nWest\nCoast Eucla\nPerth\nEsperance\nAugusta\nBlack Point\nAlbany South Coast\n115°30' E\nMixed species daily bag limit\nThis is the combined maximum number of\nfish of any species within one category (such\nas demersal or large pelagic) that a fisher\nmay take or bring on to land in any 24-hour\nperiod (from midnight to midnight, except from\nmidday to midday for marron, prawns and when\nrecreationally set netting).\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Bureau of Meteorology: bom.gov.au/wa\nDepartment of Transport – marine information:\ntransport.wa.gov.au/imarine or contact\nedboat@transport.wa.gov.au\nWA Coastal Marine Warnings: 1300 659 223\nWA Marine Service: 1900 926 150\nMarine Rescue: These groups use VHF channel\n16 and HF channel 4125.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- Incorporate the 45:45:10 gender equality target for interview People Division y Targeted recruitment initiatives are successfully developed\nshortlists in best practice recruitment guides. and integrated, leading to increased diversity.\ny Hiring managers recognise the 45:45:10 gender equality target\nDevelop targeted recruitment initiatives that enhance representation People Division\nfor interview shortlists in recruitment as best practice.\nin gender-dominated work groups, with the additional focus on\nincreasing opportunities for underrepresented diversity groups.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n- The support package will include:\n$20 million\nCompulsory Fisheries Adjustment Scheme\n‘buy out’ for the commercial line and gillnet fisheries in the West Coast Region.\n$3.3 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences including rebates for tackle shops to encourage fishers to target other species.\n$2 million for an education campaign to promote new rules and increase recreational stewardship across metropolitan and regional areas.\n$2 million to expand the statewide boat ramp and covert remote camera network.\n$1.9 million to support alternative recreational fishing experiences and encourage fishers to target other species through FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices).\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/)`\n- [Page 7]\nSupport package\nThe WA government is investing more than\n$29.2 million to assist the commercial and\nrecreational sectors to adapt to the statewide\nmanagement changes needed to help rebuild\nseverely depleted demersal fish stocks.\n• $3.3 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences including rebates for tackle\nshops to encourage fishers to target other\nspecies.\n• $1.9 million to support alternative recreational\nfishing experiences and encourage fishers to\ntarget other species through FADs.\n• $2 million to expand statewide boat and covert\nremote cameras.\n• $2 million for an education campaign\nto promote new rules and recreational\nstewardship.\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 1]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nStatement of Intent\nPurpose\nWe protect,\nProtect Support Develop\nsupport and develop\nWe protect through our regulatory, We support through our extension, We develop by researching,\nprimary industries and compliance and safety functions, and education, advice and response facilitating, encouraging and\nour conservation, natural resource functions investing in opportunities\nregional economies\nmanagement, and biosecurity services\nVision\nStrong and sustainable Sustainable Primary industries Regional economies Natural assets\nprimary industries, We find better ways to do Our work supports the We support and develop We actively manage our\nthings to build a stronger agriculture, forestry, fishing regional businesses and lands and soils, minerals,\nregional economies and\n Source: `other-pdfs/dpird-statement-of-intent.pdf`\n- [Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nGender Equality Action Plan 2025–2028\nOur vision\nSecretary’s commitment Our priorities\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.\nequitable workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.\n Source: `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/about-us/\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` - pages - https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/\n- `pages/reforms-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/sustainable-fisheries/western-australias-demersal-scalefish-resources/\n- `other-pdfs/dpird-statement-of-intent.pdf` - other-pdfs - local file\n- `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/recreational/guides-and-infographics/recreational-fishing-guide.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/documents/fisheries/demersal/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:38:49.532625+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-013\n**Jurisdiction**: Western Australia\n**Portfolio**: Primary Industries\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 20\n- Unique legislation references found: 12\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 11 |\n| Regulation | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Protection+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n- `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- a seriously. We will update this Statement to reflect changes in legislation, technology and our services when required.\nOur legal requirements\nNSW Government agencies work to protect and secure your information in accordance with legal requirements under the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)\nand\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)\n. The NSW Privacy Commissioner provides fact sheets to help you understand the principles used to protect your\npersonal\nand\nhealth\ninformation.\nHow we handle your information\nCollecting your info\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n- utational damage.\nThis policy covers the key actions and responsibilities to be followed in the event of a personal\ninformation data breach and is being implemented to meet the requirements of the Mandatory Data\nBreach Notification Scheme (‘Scheme’) under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act\n1998 (NSW) (‘Privacy Act’).\nThis policy covers all public sector agencies in DPIRD. This includes Local Land Services (LLS). The\nDPIRD Code of Ethics and Conduct requires all employees to comply with legislation and policy.\nWho does this policy apply to?\nThis poli\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State Records Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=State+Records+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n- `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- encrypt information to ensure it is protected and kept secure. All staff must also comply with the Code of Ethics and Conduct and are provided with training on privacy.\nPersonal information is only kept for as long as it is needed. In order to comply with the\nState Records Act 1998\n, we apply retention periods to information, to ensure it is disposed of when permitted under that Act.\nHow do I access and/or amend the personal information you hold about me?\nIPPs 6-8 and HPPs 6-8 relate to the access and amendment of personal or health inf\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n- standing or other types of agreements.\nWe will ensure that any agreements that involve the handling of DPIRD information include\nprovisions relating to the management and notification of data breaches.\nRecord-keeping requirements\nWe have obligations under the State Records Act 1998 to keep full and accurate records of all\ninformation received in relation to a personal information data breach. These records will be stored\non the approved electronic document and records management system (Content Manager). Records\nheld in Content Manager\n Source: `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Data Sharing (Government Sector) Act 2015\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Data+Sharing+%28Government+Sector%29+Act+2015\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- job title, line manager, leave balances and possession of work laptops;\nsupplier contact details and bank account details of any sole traders; and\ncreditor outstanding fees owned by an individual.\nWhen can information be shared with others?\nThe\nData Sharing (Government Sector) Act 2015\n(DSGS Act) was created to promote sharing of information for certain purposes which include allowing the government to carry out data analytics for the purposes of identifying issues and solutions to better develop government policy, program management, and s\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n### Fish Resources Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Fish+Resources+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Western Australia accept no liability\nwhatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise\narising from the use or release of this information\nor any part of it.\nThis publication is to provide assistance or\ninformation. It is only a guide and does not replace\nthe Fish Resources Management Act 1994 or the\nFish Resources Management Regulations 1995.\nIt cannot be used as a defence in a court of law.\nThe information provided is current at the date of\nprinting but may be subject to change. For the most\nup-to-date information on fishing and full details of\nl\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Fish+Resources+Management+Regulations+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise\narising from the use or release of this information\nor any part of it.\nThis publication is to provide assistance or\ninformation. It is only a guide and does not replace\nthe Fish Resources Management Act 1994 or the\nFish Resources Management Regulations 1995.\nIt cannot be used as a defence in a court of law.\nThe information provided is current at the date of\nprinting but may be subject to change. For the most\nup-to-date information on fishing and full details of\nlegislation contact select DPIRD offices or visit\nd\n Source: `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fisheries Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Fisheries+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ailable for a legitimate purpose, which relates to the reason for which the register exists, or of the Act or legislation under which the register is kept.\nWe are required under legislation to keep a number of public registers. For example, section 34S of the\nFisheries Management Act 1994\nrequires us to maintain a register of fishing business determinations. Similarly, section 156A of the\nMining Act 1992\nprovides that we must have a public register of access arrangements of holders of a prospecting title.\nBefore personal information on a publi\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n### Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Government+Information+%28Public+Access%29+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ubstantial damage to property.\nA breach of the above restrictions carries a fine. Access to information can be requested by an employee or a person that was captured by the surveillance. Such requests can be made under the PPIPA or the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n.\nDirections of the Privacy Commissioner to modify the PPIPA or HRIPA\nThe Privacy Commissioner may make a direction to waive or modify the requirements for a public sector agency to comply with an IPP or HPP or a privacy code of practice.\nAgencies can request\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n### NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=NSW+Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Protection+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- eries of pages on privacy and accessing information.\nListen\nPrivacy Management Plan\nThis is the Privacy Management Plan for the\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\n(the department).\nOur plan shows what measures we take to comply with the\nNSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIPA)\nand the\nNSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIPA)\nto protect personal and health information. The plan also satisfies the requirements of section 33 of the PPIPA.\nFor additional information you may also want to read our\nprivacy state\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n### NSW) and Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=NSW%29+and+Health+Records+and+Information+Privacy+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- changes in legislation, technology and our services when required.\nOur legal requirements\nNSW Government agencies work to protect and secure your information in accordance with legal requirements under the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)\nand\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)\n. The NSW Privacy Commissioner provides fact sheets to help you understand the principles used to protect your\npersonal\nand\nhealth\ninformation.\nHow we handle your information\nCollecting your information\nWe collect and securely transfer your information\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n\n### PPIPA) and the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=PPIPA%29+and+the+NSW+Health+Records+and+Information+Privacy+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n\nPrivacy Management Plan\nThis is the Privacy Management Plan for the\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\n(the department).\nOur plan shows what measures we take to comply with the\nNSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIPA)\nand the\nNSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIPA)\nto protect personal and health information. The plan also satisfies the requirements of section 33 of the PPIPA.\nFor additional information you may also want to read our\nprivacy statement\nand see our\nAccess information\npages.\nWhat are the IPPs and HPP\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n### Surveillance Devices Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Surveillance+Devices+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- by legislation, except for the purpose of establishing whether employees are involved in unlawful activity whilst at work. Covert surveillance can only be undertaken with authority provided by a Magistrate.\nRecording of private conversations is covered by the\nSurveillance Devices Act 2007\n. Legal advice can be sought, internally or externally, by staff, in respect of both workplace surveillance and the recording of private conversations.\nIf overt surveillance is in place, employees must be given written notice that includes the following items\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n### Workplace Surveillance Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Workplace+Surveillance+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- your information in a public register held by us, please contact\ngipa@dpird.nsw.gov.au\n.\nWorkplace surveillance\nIn some of our work locations, cameras, computers or tracking devices may be used to carry out surveillance of our employees. When this occurs, the\nWorkplace Surveillance Act 2005\nmust be complied with.\nMembers of the public are not affected by this, other than perhaps being captured by the video recordings, tracking or other surveillance in place.\nSurveillance that employees are not properly notified about is automatically regarded as\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__05.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/ministers.html` (page)\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html` (page)\n- `pages/priorities-index__01.html` (page)\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/reforms-index__00.html` (page)\n- `pages/structure.html` (page)\n- `other-pdfs/dpird-statement-of-intent.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/faqs-demersal-management-changes-dec-2025.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/recreational-fishing-guide.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-2025", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-2026", "vision": "Our vision\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.", "vision_source_page": 1, "purposes": "The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Gender Equality We are committed to promoting gender equality and addressing gender inequality\nAction Plan for 2025 – 2028 reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.", "purposes_source_page": 1, "how_we_deliver": "Our approach\nAudit and analysis Engagement Alignment\nOur plan has been developed in accordance with guidelines developed by Women NSW. 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"[Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives 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1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nDepartment of Primary Industries\nand Regional Development\nPersonal Information Data Breach Policy\nPolicy Number: POL23/36 Version: 1.0\nAuthorised by: Office of the Secretary Authorised date: 30 October 2023\nIssued by: General Counsel Effective date: 28 November 2023\nCategory: Enabling Services Review date: 28 November 2025\nPurpose\nAt the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (‘DPIRD’) we manage a broad\nrange of personal and health information (‘personal information’).", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams", "source": "strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to 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"Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "Our approach targets multiple areas of change across 5 priority areas, to address the issues\nThe department is dedicated to protecting, supporting and developing the primary identified through our audit and engagement process:\nindustries and regional economies of NSW.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-013", "entity_name": "Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development", "folder_name": "Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Regional-Development", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "Our approach targets multiple areas of change across 5 priority areas, to address the issues\nThe department is dedicated to protecting, supporting and developing the primary identified through our audit and engagement process:\nindustries and regional economies of NSW.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "strategies/gender-equality-action-plan-2025-2028-dpird.pdf", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-013", "entity_name": "Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development", "folder_name": "Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Regional-Development", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "small", "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "[Page 6]\n• there is unauthorised access to, or unauthorised disclosure of, personal information held by us\nor there is a loss of personal information held by us in circumstances that are likely to result in\nunauthorised access to, or unauthorised disclosure of, the information, and\n• a reasonable person would conclude that the access or disclosure of the information would be\nlikely to result in serious harm to an individual to whom the information relates.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-013", "entity_name": "Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development", "folder_name": "Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Regional-Development", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "large", "title": "Single front door for life-event based services", "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.", "quote": "[Page 6]\n• there is unauthorised access to, or unauthorised disclosure of, personal information held by us\nor there is a loss of personal information held by us in circumstances that are likely to result in\nunauthorised access to, or unauthorised disclosure of, the information, and\n• a reasonable person would conclude that the access or disclosure of the information would be\nlikely to result in serious harm to an individual to whom the information relates.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", 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"[Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal and Governance Directors\n• undertake the Assessor role if the data breach occurred in the Governance, Information and\nPrivacy team\nAll Executive Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure the review at Step 4 in the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\n• notify the Secretary and Director Governance, Information and Privacy of the outcome of the\nreview\nAll Directors (or equivalent)\n• ensure notification process in Step 3 of the Data Breach Response Plan is completed\nAll employees must\n• take all reasonable steps to contain data breaches as required by Step 1 of the Data Breach\nResponse Plan to mitigate harm\n• report all data breaches in accordance with this policy\n• assist with providing information for any assessment and response to a data breach", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers", "source": "strategies/Personal-Information-Data-Breach-Policy-Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Reg.pdf", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-013", "entity_name": "Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development", "folder_name": "Department-of-Primary-Industries-and-Regional-Development", "category": "Case Processing", "scale": "large", "title": "End-to-end case processing redesign", "idea": "Redesign the case pathway around risk-based triage, reusable evidence, and automated eligibility checks.", "quote": "[Page 10]\n• conduct a review of the response for each incident in accordance with Step 4 of the Data\nBreach Response Plan\nAll Legal 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