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These are the focus of government investment and action, including funding through the Agricultural Competiveness White Paper to improve biosecurity surveillance and analysis.
While by no means the only plant pests of biosecurity concern, the National Priority Plant Pests serve to highlight the sort of threats Australia faces.
If you have any questions, please contact nspcoordinator@phau.com.au.
Author(s): Depatment of Agriculture and Water Resources
Published: 12 July, 2018
Date added: 20 March, 2025
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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