Have your say on Australia’s first Pollination Strategy

The consultation provides an opportunity for beekeepers, growers, land managers, researchers, industry representatives, gardeners, community groups and the broader community to share their knowledge, experiences and ideas to help guide the future of pollination in Australia. 

Australian Pollination Strategy Program Manager Tracie Armstrong said the consultation provides an opportunity to bring together perspectives from across Australia. 

“Pollination is fundamental to Australia’s agriculture, biodiversity, ecosystems and socio-cultural values, and this consultation will help shape a strategy that reflects the priorities and opportunities for pollination across Australia,” Ms Armstrong said. 

The consultation follows the release of the Pollination Security Status Report 2026, the first holistic assessment of Australia’s pollination system. 

The report provides a baseline for understanding the current state of pollination in Australia and includes modelling to explore the impacts of varroa mite. 

“The Pollination Security Status Report 2026 provides an important starting point, but the experiences and expertise of people across Australia are essential in identifying the actions needed for the future,” Ms Armstrong said. 

People can participate by completing an online survey, providing a written submission or attending one of the upcoming online drop-in sessions.  

Complete the online survey  

The online survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and asks about the role of pollination in your area, the importance of different pollinators and the priorities that should be considered in the Strategy. 

The survey closes on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. 

Complete the survey here pollination.org.au.  

Join an online drop-in session 

As part of the consultation, the Australian Pollination Strategy will host two one-hour online drop-in sessions featuring Program Manager Tracie Armstrong. 

The sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions about the project, share feedback and contribute ideas to help shape the Australian Pollination Strategy.  

Consultation drop-in sessions details:  

• Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 6-7pm (AEST). Register here. 
• Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 6-7pm (AEST). Register here.

The Australian Pollination Strategy is a five-year national initiative led by the Wheen Bee Foundation in collaboration with industry, research institutions, environmental organisations and government stakeholders.  

The project aims to strengthen pollination security through improved coordination, evidence-based planning and long-term strategic action across both agricultural and natural systems. 

Read the Pollination Security Status Report 2026 and learn more about the Australian Pollination Strategy project at pollination.org.au.  

About the Australian Pollination Strategy

The Australian Pollination Strategy is a five-year national initiative led by the Wheen Bee Foundation in collaboration with industry, research institutions, environmental organisations and government stakeholders. The project aims to strengthen pollination security through improved coordination, evidence-based planning and long-term strategic action across both agricultural and natural systems.

Support for the Australian Pollination Strategy

The Australian Pollination Strategy project is being funded by The Ian Potter Foundation, along with support from Hort Innovation, Australian Farming Services, Stahmann Webster and Fresh Country Farms.

The project has also received support from Bush Heritage Australia, Plant Health Australia, Australian National University, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, University of Sydney, Monash University, CSIRO, AgLive, Australian Seed Federation, Berries Australia, Northern Territory Government, Beechworth Honey, Australian Native Bee Association, Balliang Consulting and Hive IQ.

About the Wheen Bee Foundation

The Wheen Bee Foundation is an Australian charity that promotes awareness of the importance of bees for food security, biodiversity and ecosystem health and funds research and conservation activities that address the national and global threats to bees.