Biosecurity
Discover more about our biosecurity services
Services Overview
We work with key stakeholders to ensure plant and animal pests and diseases do not impact our communities.
In 2011, the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) established the Torres Invasive Species Advisory Group. One of the major outcomes of this group was the agreement to develop a biosecurity plan and Individual Island action plans for the Torres Strait region in 2014.
Pest Treatments
Environmental Health Workers (EHWs) undertake pest and weed treatments across the divisions on a fee for service basis. Most EHWs are qualified and licenced Pest Management Technicians under the Pest Management Act 2001.
The Biosecurity Plan 2018 - 2023
The Biosecurity Plan has been developed in close collaboration with all stakeholders who are responsible for managing biosecurity in the region. This includes all levels of government, Traditional Owners (through RNTBCs) and island communities who have worked together to determine the key biosecurity issues, threats, strategies and actions required to deal with invasive species.
Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area biosecurity strategy
In 2016 a working group was formed, including representatives from federal and state departments for agriculture, health, environment and local agencies - TSRA, TSIRC, Torres Shire Council and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council to provide a forum to:
- Identify objectives and activities regarding the management of exotic pests of regional and national significance.
- Develop an overarching Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Areas Biosecurity Strategy building on existing strategies.
- Assess the outcomes of a regional approach to biosecurity risk management.
- Propose appropriate governance and coordination arrangements to ensure benefits of a regional biosecurity strategy are delivered.
- Prepare advice for consideration by relevant decision makers.
Biosecurity requirements for travellers
Fact sheets about biosecurity requirements when travelling within or to the Torres Strait can be found on our related resources, or on our travelling to communities page.
Contact Us
All general enquiries, please contact us:
Phone: 07 4034 5700
Email: info@tsirc.qld.gov.au
Postal Address: PO Box 7336 Cairns QLD 4870