Biosecurity

Biosecurity in NSW is a shared responsibility between industry, government and the community. Learn how to manage, report and respond when new incursions occur.

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Current NSW biosecurity responses

H5 bird flu detection 

Monitor the current 
H5N1 Avian influenza situation in NSW 

Red imported fire ants 

Find the latest information and the current 
Biosecurity (Fire Ant) Emergency Order

Manage biosecurity in NSW 

Learn the legislation, policies, regulations and guidelines that support biosecurity in NSW. 

Report a pest or disease

Find out how to report pests, diseases, and other NSW biosecurity concerns. 

On-farm biosecurity planning and farming hygiene 

Discover how to reduce the chances of an infectious disease being carried onto your farm/property.  

Protect your property and community 

Understand how to meet your General Biosecurity Duty. 

Types of biosecurity threats

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Plants 

Learn how to protect NSW from the invasion or spread of plant, pests and diseases.

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Animals 

Find information on animal diseases and biosecurity risks, and how to help protect animal health.

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Aquatic

Learn how to protect NSW from aquatic pests, diseases and invasive saltwater weeds.

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Insects 

Identify insect pests and learn how to prevent, report and manage threats to agriculture and the environment.

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On-farm pests, weeds and diseases

Find practical advice to prevent, identify and manage pests, weeds and diseases on your property.

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Livestock diseases 

Access resources to protect animal health and farm productivity.

Additional biosecurity services and resources

Food safety

Food safety standards and regulation for producers, manufacturers and food businesses in NSW. 

Current biosecurity orders and permits

Find orders, permits and General Biosecurity Directions. 

Laboratory services and training

Find laboratory services, training and resources to help protect NSW. 

Current biosecurity programs and projects

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Cattle tick 

The NSW Cattle Tick Program, delivered in partnership between government and industry, works to prevent, detect, and eradicate infestations.

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Feral Pig and Pest Program

The 2024-25 $13.1 million Feral Pig and Pest Program supports landholders to control feral pigs and other priority pest animal species.

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Bioresponse NSW

Download BioResponse NSW from the App Store or Google Play to receive real-time updates on how the outbreak affects you and what you need to do.

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Good Neighbours Program

This $10 million program protects the NSW economy, environment and community by investing in pest and weed management at the boundaries between public and private land. 

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Safeguarding Lord Howe Island world heritage area

This project demonstrates the value of partnership in biodiversity and biosecurity management for ongoing conservation and threatened species protection.

Find more projects

Latest related news - NSW Government

Ministerial media release

Fifth confirmed case of H5 bird flu in NSW

A fifth case of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in NSW, following a positive test result from a deceased Greater Crested Tern found at Snug Cove near Eden on the South Coast.
Ministerial media release

Two confirmed cases of H5 bird flu in NSW wild native birds

Another two cases of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) have been identified in NSW. Samples from two deceased Greater Crested Terns, one found near Narooma on the south coast, and the other near Wentworth in western NSW, tested positive at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
Media release

Get involved in the upcoming spring wild dog and fox baiting program

Greater Sydney Local Land Services is encouraging landholders from the Central Coast, Wollondilly/Macarthur and Hawkesbury/Kurrajong areas to join this spring's coordinated wild dog and fox baiting program to help protect livestock, pets and native wildlife.
Media release

Time to RSVP for Western wild dog forum in White Cliffs

Final preparations for the Western wild dog forum are being undertaken with up to 100 attendees expected to attend the event and provide input into the future of wild dog management at a local and regional level.
Ministerial media release

NSW Government response plan in place after suspected H5 detection

New South Wales is responding to a suspect positive case of H5 bird flu. 

Contact Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

We are the appointed agency for biosecurity emergencies. 

Email: contact@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Primary industries media contact: pi.media@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Regional development media contact: media@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Contact Local Land Services NSW

We welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments.  Contact our team

Find your nearest LLS office

Use the search function to find information or resources from Local Land Services.

Phone:1300 795 299
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