Asian green mussel surveillance program
A surveillance program for Asian green mussel has been authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Biosecurity matter
The biosecurity matter to which the program relates is Asian green mussel (Perna viridis).
Purpose and scope
The purpose of the program is to allow entry by authorised officers of the Department of Primary Industries to places in Queensland to undertake activities to:
- confirm the presence, and find out the extent of the presence in Queensland, of Asian green mussel
- confirm the absence in Queensland of Asian green mussel
- monitor the effects of measures taken in response to a biosecurity risk posed by Asian green mussel.
The program applies to the following Queensland local government areas:
- Aurukun Shire Council
- Cairns Regional Council
- Cook Shire Council
- Gladstone Regional Council
- Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council
- Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council
- Weipa Town Authority.
Commencement and duration
The program starts on 3 August 2026 and will continue until 2 August 2031.
Access to biosecurity program
A copy of the biosecurity program for the surveillance of Asian green mussel is available for inspection at all Department of Primary Industries offices.
A free copy can be provided on request by contacting our Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.