Cattle tick surveillance program

A surveillance program for cattle tick has been authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

Biosecurity matter

Cattle tick (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) australis or Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus)

Purpose and scope

Monitor:

  • compliance with the Act and Biosecurity Regulation 2016
  • for the presence or confirm the absence of cattle tick in the Queensland cattle tick free zone
  • levels of biosecurity matter (cattle tick)
  • the effects of measures taken in response to a cattle tick infestation in the Queensland cattle tick free zone (biosecurity risk).

The biosecurity program applies to any place in Queensland where a person keeps or is suspected to keep a designated animal that is a potential cattle tick carrier.

Obligations

Under the Queensland Cattle Tick Surveillance Program you may be required to undertake certain activities including:

  • muster and yard any cattle tick carrier on the place for the purpose of inspecting the carriers to determine the presence or absence of cattle ticks
  • muster and yard any cattle tick carrier on the place to allow an authorised officer to monitor the effects of measures taken in response to a cattle tick infestation in the free zone
  • assist in the handling of any cattle tick carrier in order for an authorised person to inspect or sample the cattle tick carriers
  • provide hard copy or electronic documentation on request
  • provide access to a thing to facilitate photography of the thing
  • help the authorised officer in the execution of their powers.

Commencement and duration

The biosecurity program commenced on 1 February 2019 and is ongoing.

Access to biosecurity program

A copy of the surveillance program for cattle tick under the Biosecurity Act 2014 can be made available for inspection at all Department of Agriculture and Fisheries offices.

A free copy can be provided on request by contacting our Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.