Connect with relevant authorities

Biosecurity Queensland leads the Queensland Government’s efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases threatening agricultural prosperity, the environment, social amenity and human health.

Biosecurity Queensland works closely with local governments, communities and other stakeholders to minimise the negative impacts of invasive animals (introduced mammals, reptiles and amphibians), as well as dingoes, locusts, some ants and noxious fish.

P: 13 25 23

E: info@daf.qld.gov.au

Local governments in Queensland are responsible for ensuring that all stakeholders in their area discharge their general biosecurity obligation to manage the impact of invasive animals, in accordance with the local government’s biosecurity plan. Your local government’s biosecurity plan is available on your local governments website.

It is worthwhile to contact your local government prior to undertaking a management program to find out if there is a coordinated program occurring in your local area. Some local governments provide access to equipment and specialist advice.

Find your local government website and contact details using this interactive map link.

The ACT Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate is responsible for the ACT Pest Animal Strategy (2012-2022) which incorporates national developments in a strategic approach to pest management that are based on reduction of damage caused rather than a reduction in pest numbers as an end in itself.

P: 13 22 81

E: epdcustomerservices@act.gov.au

NSW DPI administers the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, however regional strategic pest management plans are coordinated through the NSW Local Land Services.

The NSW Invasive Species Plan 2018-2021 is published by the NSW DPI

p: 1800 680 244

e: invasive.species@dpi.nsw.gov.au

NSW Local Land Services has set up 11 Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plans. Your Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plan will tell you what priority pest animal you need to manage and how.

NSW Biosecurity Officers are on the ground to work with land managers across their regions. They can help you manage pest animals through advice, training, awareness and best practice guidelines.

P: 1300 795 299

Not sure what region you are in? Check here: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service runs a number of public programs which includes the management of pest animals, including the management of pest animals for the purpose of conservation of threatened species through the Saving our Species Program – https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/threatened-species/saving-our-species-program

P: (02) 9995 5000

E: info@environment.nsw.gov.au

The main contact for advice on legislation, policies, programmes and coordination of invasive pest animal management in Victoria is Agriculture Victoria, part of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

p: 136 186

e: http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us

Regional Landscape boards, the Department for Environment and Water, and Invasive Species Unit within Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) oversee programs to control or contain weeds and pest animals and to prevent new pests coming in to South Australia.

For state policy advice on pest animals and plants contact Biosecurity SA – Invasive Species Unit in PIRSA:

P: (08) 8429 0823

E: PIRSA.InvasiveSpecies@sa.gov.au

The Landscape South Australia Act 2019 divides South Australia into eight Landscape regions and Green Adelaide.

This is to ensure that the natural resources of each area of our environmentally diverse state is catered for in an appropriate way. Each regional Landscape Board develops its own Regional Landscape Plan designed to meet the needs of the local regions and contribute to state level planning.

Each Landscape Board provides regional control advice to support tailored regional management.

The Invasive Species Branch is part of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment within the Tasmanian Government and responsible for invasive animal policies and legislation.

P: 03 6165 3777
E: invasivespecies@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

The Northern Territory Government supports landholders through the provision of strategic advice on the management of invasive animals, development of policy and management plans, community engagement and education.

P: 1800 084 881 (for general biosecurity related enquiries) or

P: 08 8995 5000 (for specific advice on management of invasive animals)

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development manages pests in Western Australia through policy development, risk assessment, research and development, provision of technical advice and information, implementation of regulation, emergency response, property inspections, industry liaison, and the planning and coordination of significant species control/eradication programs.

Landholders that have concerns with declared weeds and feral animals in their community can form Recognised Biosecurity Groups (RBGs) under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act). These groups are funded through a Declared Pest Rate that is matched each year by the State Government, to double the funds available for use.

RBGs are community based groups formally recognised under the BAM Act. Each RBG operates within a prescribed area. As of March 2020, there are 14 RBGs established within Western Australia, with their combined operational areas covering most of the State.

P: 1300 374 731

E: rbggovernance@dpird.wa.gov.au

The Vertebrate Pest Management Association Australia (VPMAA) is an independent, not–for-profit association.  Members are commercial operators in pest animal management, commercial wildlife controllers or professional pest controllers licensed by their state or territory departments to carry out land-based vertebrate pest management throughout Australia.

If you are looking for a professional to assist with your management program, we suggest going through VPMAA as they only current members that are appropriately licenced commercial operators with public liability insurance will be listed on their website