Biosecurity news

Biosecurity Queensland's newsletter covers animal health, plant health, weeds and pest animals, changes in legislation, upcoming events and news stories.

October 2024

  • Queensland Invasive Plants and Animals Strategy 2025-2030 available
  • Movement restrictions update for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
  • Community joins the fight on fire ants

September 2024

  • Thorny situation reaps massive success
  • Suspected Asian green mussel found on vessel in Cairns
  • Movement restrictions for tomato plants from South Australia

August 2024

  • Hay your say on the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan
  • Sheep and goat eID rebates commence
  • Fines increase for uncontrolled dogs

July 2024

  • Apply for a Queensland biosecurity grant
  • Webinar to deliver timely livestock information
  • Are you living or working in an AntZone?

June 2024

  • Surveillance map helps track varroa mite
  • We've doubled down on stopping the spread of electric ants
  • National Biosecurity Training Hub wins award

May 2024

  • Meet Queensland's Biosecurity Mates!
  • Introducing Queensland's new biosecurity strategy
  • Biosecurity perspectives on emergency animal disease response discussed at Beef 2024