Red witchweed eradication program

The red witchweed National Eradication Program (RWWNEP) targets eradication of red witchweed which has been introduced into North Queensland.

The impact of red witchweed, if allowed to expand un-checked in tropical and sub-tropical areas of Australia, would be significant on agriculture and the environment. Evidence of the economic and environmental impacts of this weed in other countries supports the need to maintain eradication, which is the main objective of the program.

The RWWNEP program is managed by Biosecurity Queensland, jointly funded and supported by:

• the Federal Government
• state government agencies in Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory
• Grain Industry Peak Bodies
• Meat and Livestock Association
• Canegrowers.

Red witchweed is classified as a notified pest species under Queensland legislation which means it is a serious offence to introduce, keep or sell this weed without a permit issued by Biosecurity Queensland.

Report red witchweed sightings in your area.