NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 · Attachment 1 - Biosecurity Plan 2026 - Risk Matrix

 ATTACHMENT 1: Biosecurity Plan 2026 - Risk Matrix


                                                                              Conseque Existing               Conseque Residual
                                                                   Likelihood                      Likelihood                     Within
Risk Description                       Primary Risk Category                  nce        Risk                 nce        Risk
                                                                   (Existing)                      (Residual)                     Appetite
                                                                              (Existing) Rating               (Residual) Rating
Spread of invasive weeds causing
                                                                   Almost
biodiversity loss and ecosystem        Environment                             High      Extreme   Possible   Medium    Medium    Yes
                                                                   Certain
degradation

Establishment of prohibited species (e.g.
                                          Environment / Compliance Possible    Extreme   High      Rare       Extreme   High      Borderline
fire ants)
Feral animals damaging ecosystems and                              Almost
                                      Environment / Economy                    High      Extreme   Possible   Medium    Medium    Yes
agriculture                                                        Certain
Climate-driven expansion of invasive                               Almost
                                       Environment / Future                    High      Extreme   Possible   Medium    Medium    Yes
species                                                            Certain

Low landholder compliance with
                                       Compliance / Reputation     Likely      High      Extreme   Unlikely   Medium    Medium    Yes
biosecurity obligations

Aquatic weed infestation impacting
                                       Environment / Assets        Likely      Medium    High      Unlikely   Medium    Medium    Yes
waterways

Insufficient resourcing to manage
                                       Financial / Service Delivery Possible   High      High      Unlikely   Medium    Medium    Yes
biosecurity risks

Fragmented cross-tenure management     Governance / Service
                                                                   Possible    Medium    Medium    Rare       Medium    Low       Yes
reducing effectiveness                 Delivery