Planning on exiting the industry?
Thousands of people across Australia love beekeeping.
Many beekeepers have been looking after bees for decades whereas others have only recently discovered the joys of beekeeping.
We know however that sometimes circumstances change, and people no longer wish to manage bees. For some people the introduction of Varroa mite may have made them reconsider their involvement. For others it may be illness, finances, lack of passion or another reason that has made them decide to quit beekeeping.
Regardless of your situation, if you’ve decided to leave the industry, there are some requirements you need to take before you hang up your beesuit.
These requirements are necessary to protect our broader honey and pollination-dependent industries.
Here you’ll find all the obligations you need to undertake before leaving beekeeping behind.
Photograph: Mark Jesser, 2025, National Library of Australia
