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If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever. We manage these risks through stringent import conditions. But we also need your help. If you unload, process or transport imported cargo at or away from our ports, we need you to look for insects, animals, plant matter and soil.
Includes a video See. Secure. Report.
Author(s): Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Published: 24 September, 2023
Date added: 14 March, 2023
Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide™ for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
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