Invasive fish surveillance program

A surveillance program for invasive fish has been authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

Biosecurity matter

Noxious fish listed as restricted matter in Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Noxious fish listed as prohibited matter in Schedule 1, Part 6 of the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Non-native invasive ornamental fish listed in Schedule 5 of the Biosecurity Regulation 2016.
Any potentially invasive or high-risk vertebrate and invertebrate species (in addition to fish) that are in circulation in the Australian ornamental aquarium trade. These species may be translocated from aquaria into Queensland's natural waterways, resulting in significant impacts to industry and environment.

Determine the presence or absence of invasive fish and other aquatic biosecurity matter in Queensland.
Determine the extent of the presence of invasive fish and other aquatic biosecurity matter in Queensland.
Monitor the effects of measures taken previously in response to the biosecurity risk posed by invasive fish and other aquatic biosecurity matter.
The biosecurity program will apply to the whole state of Queensland.

The program runs from 8 August 2024 to 7 August 2025.