Volunteer

You help protect, restore and conserve our natural environment, on public or private land. This may include pest and weed control, rehabilitating landscapes and keeping waterways clean.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know the risks posed by pests, diseases and weeds. Make sure you don’t spread them to new locations. Keep everything clean. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect our natural landscapes, native species, farm land and agricultural industries. Help look after it, so we can all continue to enjoy it.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are all a threat to our industries, environment and way of life.

An overview

What to look for. Signs and symptoms of pests or diseases.

Pests, diseases and weeds

These all pose a risk to Australia. They can arrive and spread in cargo, mail, vessels and with people. Your actions can help reduce these risks.

Weeds

How to identify weeds. Use this handy tool.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you can take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

Biodiversity

What you can do to conserve your land. Tools to manage the health of your water, plants and soil.

Feral scan

Help map feral animal sightings in your area.

Keep it clean

Don't spread risk material. Keep vehicles and heavy machinery clean. Check advice in this field hygiene manual.

Pest animals

Manage pest animals on your land. Use this data to help you set up your own procedures.

Wildlife

You can help protect our wildlife from pests and diseases. Find out what to do.

Report a concern

Resources

Learn more about biosecurity. These useful resources can help.

Clean your vehicle

Keep your vehicle clean and free from pests. This handy video can help.

Threat of dieback

Learn more about this high risk disease. Know how to identify it. Understand what you can do to stop the spread.

Walk clean

Follow the advice in this video. It applies to walking in any area.