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Legislation

Legislation (including Acts and Regulations and any other similar legally binding documents) are a type of public policy that have been approved by parliament or the government and have the force of the law.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is responsible for the administration of the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Regulation 2003.

The Act provides for pest management in Queensland by:

There is a range of other legislation, including Commonwealth legislation, which can also influence the management of weeds and pest animals in Queensland. 

There is a list available of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act.

  • Land Protection Act
    The Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 governs actions with respect to the control and management of declared plants and animals in the state. It also provides local governments with the legal instrument they need to enforce the management of high-priority weeds and pest animals.

  • Land Protection Regulation
    The Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Regulation 2003 supports the policy objectives of the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002.

  • Declarations
    Plants and animals that are declared under the Act are considered serious or potentially serious pests in Queensland.

  • Definitions
    Definitions of terms on this website that may need further explanation.

  • Strategies
    Formal strategies provide guidance on the best way to manage pest plants an animals in Queensland

  • Permits
    The department imposes a range of restrictions on declared plants and animals in Queensland (including introduction, possession and sale) but allows certain activities under declared pest permits.

  • Policies
    Policies are developed to establish a framework for making decisions where a direction is to be made under legislation.

  • Guidelines
    Guidelines establish an objective and a range of operational actions that are consistent with the principles of pest management listed in section 9 of the Act.

  • Other Queensland and Commonwealth legislation
    There is a range of other legislation, including Commonwealth legislation, which can also influence the management of weeds and pest animals in Queensland

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    This section contains frequently asked questions about the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and the issues it encompasses.

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