NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                              9 JUNE 2026


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
The release of the Draft Noosa Biosecurity Plan may raise 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
Draft Noosa Biosecurity Plan and respondents can be supplied with this information on request.

A Risk Matrix is included as an attachment to the report.



Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Community notification and engagement will occur in accordance with the community engagement
plan as per Attachment 3.

Key stakeholders to be consulted on the draft:
•   QLD Department of Agriculture and Fisheries – Biosecurity Queensland
•   Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS)
•   Sunshine Coast Council