Prohibited invasive plants

Everyone is obligated to take all reasonable and practical measures that are under their control to minimise the biosecurity risks associated with invasive plants. This is part of their general biosecurity obligation.

Prohibited invasive plants are not present in Queensland. They:

• seriously threaten Queensland's primary industries, natural environment and livestock, as well as human health and people's livelihoods
• must be reported to Biosecurity Queensland within 24 hours of the sighting.

The person reporting must take all reasonable and practical measures to minimise the risk of the plant spreading or escaping until they receive advice from an inspector.

Many prohibited invasive plants have related species that are classified as restricted invasive plants. You should view both the prohibited and the restricted invasive plants pages to understand what your responsibilities are.

You can find detailed information on individual invasive plants below, and a summary of the restrictions and a list of restricted invasive plants in the Prohibited invasive plants of Queensland fact sheet.