NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 · Attachment 1 - Summary of submissions received from Biosecurity Plan Community Engagement and responses

ATTACHMENT 1
   Date received Received via   Summary of submission                                                                               Response
      29/07/2026 Email          Recommended including Indian Myna birds in the list of 'Locally significant invasive species'       Indian Myna birds are already listed as a locally
                                and also provide a commitment to further supporting community trapping programs through the loan    significant species in the draft Biosecurity plan and
                                of trapping equipment and community education.                                                      the details of council support for community trapping
                                                                                                                                    programs has also been included.

       7/08/2026 Email          Consider specific targets and timelines for managing Cat's and introduce a                          There is currently a requirement under Local Law
                                Local law that imposes a curfew on roaming domestic cat's with appropriate penalties due to their   2 (s14) to ensure that domestic cat's do not stray
                                impacts on native wildlife .                                                                        from their owners property at any time with penalties
                                                                                                                                    that apply. The implementation plan includes an
                                                                                                                                    action under community capacity building
                                                                                                                                    to increase community awareness of
                                                                                                                                    the impacts of wandering cats and dogs and the
                                                                                                                                    importance of keeping them contained.

      19/08/2026 Email          The following comments made within the draft Biosecurity plan document -                            This change has been made in the plan.
                                In abbreviations (pg. 3) consider changing reference to N&DL to NDLG (Noosa and District
                                Landcare Group)

                                Table 3.1 (pg. 12) Target - consider rezoning areas as bushland reserves ie. Edges of               This will be considered in future land use planning,
                                Noosa lakes system                                                                                  however it will not be possible to change current
                                                                                                                                    land tenure in most instances.

                                Figure 4.2 (pg. 26) - consider adding a link to Cat's Claw Creeper Crusade program and               The plan provides a brief overview of the programs
                                factsheet                                                                                            being delivered by Noosa and District Landcare that
                                                                                                                                     offer landholder assistance with Cat's Claw Creeper
                                                                                                                                    control and further information can be obtained
                                                                                                                                     by contacting NDLG directly (link in Useful Resources section of plan).

                                Table 4.7 (pg. 47) - consider adding Syngonium (Syngonium podophyllum), Blue Morning                The asset protection management category in the plan only
                                Glory (Ipomea indica), Dyschoriste depressa, Mock orange (Murraya paniculata) and                   incorporates plant and animal species that
                                Evergreen Ash (Fraxinus grifithi) to the list of invasive plants for Asset Protection               are currently listed as restricted under the
                                management category.                                                                                Biosecurity regulation. These species are not
                                                                                                                                    currently listed as restricted.

                                Figure 4.3 (pg. 30) - consider adding a link to the Koala Connect program                           Noosa and District Landcare can be contacted
                                                                                                                                    to obtain further information about specific programs.

                                Table 4.9 (pg. 31) - consider adding Syngonium (Syngonium podophyllum), Blue Morning                Blue morning glory is already listed as a locally significant
                                Glory (Ipomea indica), Dyschoriste depressa, Mock orange (Murraya paniculata) and                   plant species. Syngonium has now been added to the list.
                                Evergreen Ash (Fraxinus grifithi) to the list of Locally significant plant and animal species.

                                5. Management Tools and Support - Landholder support programs - Noosa and District                  This section of the plan includes an overview
                                Landcare (pg.40) - consider adding training and education programs, wholesale native                of the services and resources available and
                                nursery, and community Hinter Hub (retail and native nursery and community hub). Also               further information can be obtained by contacting
                                Noosa Landcare offer a range of online resources for local residents, including the Noosa           Noosa and District Landcare (link provided in Useful resources section).
                                Shire Landholder Guide, and a link to the Coastal Custodian Guidebook.

                                Table 8.2 (pg. 46) - Community capacity building - consider including Noosa Landcare                Future opportunities for community capacity
                                could assist with weed education and increasing community awareness through pop up                  building involving Noosa and
                                events in various towns throughout the year partnering with Biosecurity team etc.                   District Landcare require further discussion.

      24/07/2026 Email          Recommended the following actions ;
                                Create a dedicated aquatic biosecurity section - align with management categories                   Aquatic plant and animal species have been combined with terrestrial