Outdoor adventurer

You spend time in nature and in the ocean. You may walk, climb, mountain bike, camp or caravan, drive off road or scuba dive. Your activities can spread pests, diseases and weeds.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know how to identify signs of pests, diseases or weeds. Keep everything clean. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect our native plants and animals, and the natural environment. Help preserve it so you can continue to enjoy it.

Be aware

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

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 to protect and preserve the areas you enjoy.

Bushwalking

How to be biosecurity aware. You may go into pristine areas. Keep watch for signs of pests, diseases or weeds.

Camping and driving

Code of conduct guides for camping and driving. Easy actions you can take to protect the areas you visit.

Fishing and diving gear

Your gear can spread aquatic pests when you use it at a new location. Make sure you keep it clean.

Going overseas

Be careful with gear you use overseas. It may carry pests and diseases back to Australia. Check what to do before you go.

Goods movement in Australia

Plan to buy, sell or transport food, plants, soil or animals? Some states restrict entry of these products. Check what you must do.

Northern region

Travelling in or through the Torres Strait? Check what you need to do.

Report a concern

Resources

Learn more about biosecurity activities. These useful resources can help.

Clean your vehicle

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

Marine pest network

You can help protect our oceans from marine pests. Join the national network now.

Walk clean

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