High priority invasive plant and animal prevention and control program in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area

A prevention and control program for a range of invasive plants and animals that are considered high priority biosecurity matter and pose a biosecurity risk to the Torres Strait and Northern Cape York Peninsula area, has been authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

High priority biosecurity matter

• Cane toads (Rhinella marina)
• Electric ants (Wasmannia auropunctata)
• Yellow crazy ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes)
• Mikania vine (Mikania micrantha)
• Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata)

Purpose and scope

Prevent the entry, establishment or spread of:

• electric ants, yellow crazy ants, mikania vine or Siam weed in the area outlined in Schedule 1, Map 1 of the authorisation document
• cane toads in the area outlined in Schedule 2, Map 2 of the authorisation document.

Manage, reduce or eradicate:

• electric ants, yellow crazy ants, mikania vine or Siam weed in the area outlined in Schedule 1, Map 1 of the authorisation document
• cane toads in the area outlined in Schedule 2, Map 2 of the authorisation document where the high priority biosecurity matter could pose a significant biosecurity risk.

Commencement and duration

The biosecurity program will be in operation from 31 January 2021 to 31 January 2024.

Access to biosecurity program

The following documents are available for inspection at all Department of Agriculture and Fisheries offices:

• Prevention and control program for high priority invasive plants & animals in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area
• Biosecurity protection for the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area factsheet.

A free copy can be provided on request by contacting our Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.