National Surveillance Protocols (NSPs) serve as the first point of reference for developing surveillance plans, and include information on surveillance methodology, pest/pathogen biology, taxonomy, identification and sample processing.
NSPs aim to achieve a coordinated plant health surveillance system that meets national and international requirements.
The process of NSP development is managed by the Subcommittee on National Plant Health Surveillance (SNPHS). SNPHS has endorsed NSPs for a range of pests, and a variety of additional draft NSPs are currently being progressed within the NSP workflow.
click here for further information on endorsed and draft NSPs.
click here to request a copy of an endorsed NSP and/or reference standard.
If you have any questions, please contact nspcoordinator@phau.com.au.
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Published: 14 March, 2026
Date added: 1 April, 2026
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.
The PSNAP program is currently being transitioned to the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
During this time, content will not be updated and membership requests may take longer to process.
Thank you for your patience and support while we complete this transition.
For enquiries relating to PSNAP, please contact DAFF at surveillance.capability@aff.gov.au
