NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 · Attachment 3 - Biosecurity Plan 2026 - Risk Matrix

         ATTACHMENT 3

         Biosecurity Plan Risk Matrix 2026

                                                                              Conseque                          Conseque
                                                                   Likelihood            Existing    Likelihood            Residual Within
Risk Description                       Primary Risk Category                  nce                               nce
                                                                   (Existing)            Risk Rating (Residual)            Risk Rating Appetite
                                                                              (Existing)                        (Residual)
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