NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                          6 OCTOBER 2026


invasive species across the shire and assess the effectiveness of management controls in
accordance with the Biosecurity Plan.

Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 18 June 2026
11.2.13 NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031
That Council:
   A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 18
      June 2026 for the Draft Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026–2031;
   B. Approve the Draft Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026–2031 provided at Attachment 2, for the
      purposes of community engagement;
   C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to undertake community engagement on the Draft
      Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026–2031 in accordance with the Biosecurity Plan 2026 -
      Communications and Engagement Plan provided at Attachment 3;
      and
   D. Note that a further report will be presented to Council following completion of the community
      engagement process, including a summary of submissions and any proposed amendments
      to the Draft Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026–2031.




Finance
The Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026-2031 can largely be implemented within existing resource
allocations. However, the Implementation Action Plan identifies several actions which are currently
not being undertaken and will require additional resources to complete. These include the following
items:
   •   Develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to guide emergency response for major
       biosecurity events where the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is called on by state
       agencies to assist with control of animal diseases (e.g. African Swine Fever, H5 Avian
       Influenza, Foot and Mouth Disease).
   •   Initiate targeted education of market sellers and small nurseries regarding the sale of invasive
       plants.
   •   Develop and promote increased community awareness of the impact of straying cats and
       dogs on native wildlife.
   •   Implement weed management along Lake Flat Rd, Johns Landing and other known sites to
       protect the threatened plant species known as Bacon Wood (Archidendron lovelliae).
   •   Investigate the reported effectiveness of bounties for toad control and regular community-
       based toad busting activities targeting removal around sensitive habitats, high value natural
       areas and wetlands.
These projects are over and above current resource allocations and are recommended for
consideration through the future budget process. The estimated cost of these projects is
approximately $30,000.



Risk & Opportunities
On occasion Council receives concerns from some members of the community regarding the use of
chemicals for managing invasive species. Council follows industry best practice and codes for
invasive species management. These standards are provided in the Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026-