Notice of a Biosecurity Surveillance Program for Restricted and Prohibited Matter

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROGRAM

Purpose

The purpose of the Program in the South Burnett Local Government Area is to;

1. Confirm the presence, and find out the extent of the presence in the South Burnett, of prohibited or restricted biosecurity matter to which the program relates;
2. Confirm the absence in the South Burnett, of prohibited or restricted biosecurity matter to which the program relates.
3. Monitor the effects of measures taken in response to a biosecurity risk posed by prohibited or restrictive matter
4. Conduct inspections on public and private land to determine the presence, extent and risk posed by prohibited or restricted matter (formerly known as declared weeds and pest animals). Surveillance will be conducted by Authorised Officers predominantly by visual ground inspection. Inspection may also be undertaken by aerial survey or fixed camera traps.
5. Provide information and advice to the property owner or relevant party regarding the level of risk and appropriate control measures required to meet the owner or relevant parties general biosecurity obligation.
6. Provide information about support programs that may be available
7. Monitor treatment programs and enforce compliance where necessary.

Program Area

The surveillance program is authorised for the whole of the South Burnett Local Government Area. Individual properties will be selected for inspection based on observation or known presence of prohibited or restricted biosecurity matter, or the receipt of reports or complaints.

START DATE AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

Program will commence on 10 February 2022 and extend until 24 January 2023.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICE OF A COPY OF THE PROGRAM AUTHORISED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

A copy of the Program (including its Authorisation) is available for inspection at the South Burnett Regional Council Administration building at Glendon Street, Kingaroy and regional offices. A copy of the Program is also available to view and print at no cost on the South Burnett Regional Council website. A copy of the Program Authorisation will be provided on request by contacting the South Burnett Regional Council Customer Service Centre on (07) 4189 9100.