About pest risk assessments

Pest risk assessments are produced to:

• increase understanding of key invasive plants and animals in Queensland
• support the prioritisation of thousands of candidate species using an evidence-based approach
• examine the potential impact of a species based on proven track-record as a major pest overseas in similar climate and habitats
• provide an objective, evidence-based foundation for policy development.

Pest risk assessments synthesise information from a range of sources to examine aspects of the pest species or group, including:

• description, taxonomy and general biology
• history of introduction and spread in Queensland
• current and potential distribution
• current and potential costs and benefits.

These reviews help in deciding on the management of invasive plants and animals in the state, such as:

• whether to list a species
• best allocation of resources to particular species or locations
• feasibility of eradication
• the value and location of containment lines
• appropriate control methods
• research needs.

Contact us

• Complete the online form
• Call 13 25 23
• Email info@dpi.qld.gov.au
• Visit one of our offices