Biosecurity

Biosecurity is important because it protects our economy, environment and community from pests, diseases, weeds, and contaminants.

Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, everyone has a general biosecurity duty – this means anyone who deals with biomatter is required to prevent, eliminate, or minimise any biosecurity risks they encounter.

Being biosecure means that you:

  • Take steps to prevent pests, diseases and weeds from entering NSW and spreading to new areas
  • Keep an eye out for pests, weeds, and signs of disease
  • Report anything unusual to NSW DPI
  • Have the right licences, registrations, and permits
  • Participating in the National Livestock Identification System, traceability, and market assurance programs
  • Checking machinery and materials when they enter and leave your property for unwanted 'hitchhikers'
  • Educating visitors on the importance of biosecurity
  • Having an emergency disease action plan
  • Participate where you can when NSW DPI is responding to incursions and biosecurity emergencies.

Biosecurity in NSW

Biosecurity for Landholders

Develop Your Farm Biosecurity Action Plan

Biosecurity for Kids

 

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