Biosecurity
Reporting Biosecurity Threats
Spot and report anything unusual - if this is the first time you have noticed a pest or disease, and you suspect it may have an impact on human health, social amenity, the economy or the environment, report it immediately to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.
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General Biosecurity Obligation
Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and we must all play a role to ensure we minimise biosecurity risks to protect Queensland’s lifestyle, industries and environment from pests and diseases.
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National Fire Ant Eradication Program
Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, Queenslanders must take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of fire ants, including reporting suspected sightings within 24 hours and treating nests if required. The National Fire Ant Eradication Program supports this effort by finding, containing, and destroying fire ants across South East Queensland.
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Invasive Plants and Animals
Invasive plants (weeds), animals and ants have significant economic, environmental and social impacts on Queenslanders. Biosecurity Queensland works closely with Council, communities and other stakeholders to minimise these impacts.
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Biosecurity Plan
The Scenic Rim Biosecurity Plan has been developed for managing invasive plants and animals and Council's biosecurity obligations in line with Queensland Government legislation.
The biosecurity plan details the Scenic Rim's invasive plant and animal species which have been categorised as prohibited or restricted under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and their priority for management based on a risk assessment. It also provides practical guidance for the community on minimising the spread of invasive species on private and public land.
Biosecurity Awareness Workshops
Council’s Biosecurity team are hosting a FREE Biosecurity Awareness Workshop. Presentations by Council’s Biosecurity team, biodiversity officers and guest speakers will focus on the potential biosecurity risks to our region, including invasive weeds and animals.
The workshops will identify biosecurity risks relevant to the area, provide management practices and strategies on mitigating risks and provide an opportunity for Council to show landholders what it is doing to meet its own General Biosecurity Obligations (GBOs).
The workshops will provide information to assist stakeholders in developing positive biosecurity practices and are funded by the Queensland Government’s Queensland Biosecurity Grants Program.
Workshops to raise community's biosecurity awareness – Scenic Rim Regional Council