Biosecurity Tasmania wishes everyone a joyful Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
It’s been a year like no other. We hope that everyone can look forward to a bright and safe 2021.
Being biosecurity safe has never been more important. Here are some biosecurity basics to remember that will not only help you – but also help Tasmania’s primary industries, our environment and our state’s enviable way of life.
Disposing of those Christmas ham scraps
Remember that if you have pigs, or provide feed to pig farmers, make sure there are no ham or pork scraps (or anything that has been on a plate with a meat product), in the pig’s feed.
Tasmania is Queensland fruit fly free – please help us keep it that way!
Summer is the peak time for fruit fly activity on mainland Australia and a time of increased risk for Tasmania.
While Biosecurity Tasmania has strict controls in place aimed at reducing the risk of fruit fly getting into Tasmania, we ask everybody to remain vigilant for any signs of the pest.
Fruit fly larvae look similar to blowfly maggots and could potentially be found in fruit that you purchased, or from fruit grown in your backyard.
Have you prepared a bushfire survival plan for your pets and livestock?
With the summer season now upon us, comes the increased risk of bushfires and Biosecurity Tasmania urges animal owners to be well prepared.
It is important that everyone with animals has at least a basic plan to protect them during a bushfire.
Travelling to Tasmania?
Are you planning on travelling to Tasmania soon? Please ensure you apply for, and receive a QR code via the G2G (if you are coming from high or medium risk areas) or Tas e-Travel (if you are travelling from a low risk location) apps BEFORE you arrive.
Please also take the time to check all your luggage for restricted items before travelling to Tasmania.
DO NOT BRING fruit and vegetables, seafood and some animal products, plant material, soil and seeds.
If you do accidentally bring something – please DISPOSE of it in the amnesty bin when you arrive, or DECLARE it to one of our biosecurity officers.