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Plant pests and diseases: National priority plant pests

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The Plant Health Committee has identified national priority plant pests that are exotic to Australia, under eradication or have limited distribution.

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.

Author(s): Depatment of Agriculture and Water Resources

Published: July 12, 2018

Date added: March 20, 2019

Keeping an eye on pests how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

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.

Click here for details on what to expect.