Invasive biosecurity matter prevention and control program

A prevention and control program for invasive biosecurity matter has been authorised for 2023/24 under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

Biosecurity matter

The biosecurity program relates to invasive biosecurity matter. The program applies to Invasive Biosecurity Matter that is prohibited matter listed in Table A or restricted matter listed in Table B.

Purpose and scope

The purpose of the program is:

• to prevent the entry, establishment or spread of biosecurity matter listed in Table A and Table B, where the biosecurity matter poses a significant biosecurity risk
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• to manage, reduce or eradicate the biosecurity matter listed in Table A and Table B, where the biosecurity matter could pose a significant biosecurity risk.

Authorised officers may enter land to take action to destroy the invasive biosecurity matter to which the program relates.

The biosecurity program will apply to the whole State of Queensland.

Commencement and duration

The program runs from 8 August 2024 to 7 August 2025.

Access to biosecurity program

• Download the authorisation document of the prevention and control program for invasive biosecurity matter.
• Contact us online, by phone or in person.