Invasive biosecurity matter prevention and control program
A prevention and control program for invasive biosecurity matter has been authorised for 2025–26 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 program is directed at:
- preventing the entry, establishment or spread of biosecurity matter in an area that poses a significant biosecurity risk
- managing, reducing or eradicating any biosecurity matter in an area that 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 14 August 2025 to 13 August 2026.