About the work of Biosecurity Queensland

Biosecurity Queensland leads the Queensland Government’s efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Biosecurity Queensland:

• is committed to ongoing capability and capacity development in prevention and preparedness to address the increasing risks and changing requirements of best practice biosecurity
• leads efforts to enshrine high standards of animal welfare in line with community expectations and maintain access to interstate markets for agricultural produce and regulate the use of agriculture and veterinary chemicals
• is involved in the management and eradication of exotic pest and disease incursions in Australia as part of a national approach. For information on response activities for incursions in Australia, visit the Outbreak website.

Main operating areas

Biosecurity Queensland's main areas of operation are:

• animal biosecurity and welfare
• plant biosecurity
• invasive plants and animals, such as weeds and pest animals
• biosecurity science, including diagnostics and research stations
• product integrity (managing agvet chemicals and other contaminant risks)
• biosecurity strategy and legislation
• Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Biosecurity strategy

Biosecurity Queensland plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system and has developed strong relationships with stakeholders.

The Queensland Biosecurity Strategy was co-designed in partnership with stakeholders as a framework for Queensland’s biosecurity system with a focus on shared responsibility.

Through supporting the collective efforts of all Queenslanders, we will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.