Biosecurity programs

Under the Biosecurity Act 2014 (the Act), the Department of Primary Industries may initiate programs for surveillance or prevention and control.

Surveillance programs

• Asian green mussel
• Cattle tick
• Electric ant
• Newcastle disease (poultry)
• Prohibited matter, restricted matter and locusts
• RBE and NLIS
• Red imported fire ant
• Surveillance program for Panama disease tropical race 4 (detection of disease)
• Surveillance program for Panama disease tropical race 4 (compliance)

Prevention and control programs

• Asian green mussel
• Electric ant
• Invasive biosecurity matter
• Red imported fire ant
• Tropical weed

In transition

• West Indian drywood termite

Local government programs

The Act also authorises local governments and invasive animal boards to initiate programs for invasive biosecurity matter.

• Connect with your local government for local invasive species programs.
• Read about the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board.