Biosecurity Act 2015
Biosecurity is a shared responsibility to protect our economy, environment and community from pests, diseases, weeds and other contaminants.
The Biosecurity Act places a ‘general biosecurity duty’ on every person in NSW, which means that anyone who deals with biosecurity matter must prevent, eliminate, or minimise any risk they encounter.
Hunters have an obligation under this Act to stop the impacts of pests, diseases, weeds and other contaminants on the environment and agricultural properties. This includes not possessing or transporting live:
- feral pigs
- deer
- foxes
- feral cats
- feral camels
- rabbits.
Many properties in NSW have a biosecurity management plan, and a sign will be displayed at the entrance. As well as having permission to enter the property, hunters must comply with all biosecurity directions included in the plan. These may include:
- measures to prevent the spread of weeds, such as by washing vehicles on entry
- reporting pest animal activity
- reporting any sick animals or signs of disease.
Before you enter that land, you must comply with all the measures outlined on the sign or you could face serious penalties, including on the spot fines.
