Biosecurity
Fall armyworm
This invasive pest has been detected in Queensland
Fire ant zones and requirements have changed
New fire ant zones and requirements are now in place. If you move or work with soil, mulch, quarry products, hay, potted plants or animal manure, please familiarise yourself with the changes
Management of retired racehorses
Queensland Government’s response to the independent inquiry
African swine fever
Take action now—prevent African swine fever
Biosecurity planning to protect your property
Anyone entering a property where animals are kept must comply with the property’s biosecurity management plan
White spot update
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has implemented movement restrictions from Caloundra to the New South Wales border due to the detection of the virus that causes white spot
Visit coronavirus (COVID-19) support for agriculture and support for fisheries for the latest information. Read Queensland border restriction information for industry.
We have changed the operating hours of some of our offices. Refer to our new operating hours for when offices are open to the public.
Prefer contactless? Call us on 13 25 23 or email us at info@daf.qld.gov.au with your enquiry.
Dedicated services including the Fishwatch hotline (1800 017 116), the National Emergency Animal Disease Hotline (1800 675 888) or the National Exotic Plant Pest Hotline (1800 084 881) are available as normal.
An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in Victoria. Poultry owners are reminded to have good biosecurity measures in place at all times to reduce the risk of diseases being introduced or spread.
