Australia is free from many pests and diseases found around the world and our animal, plant and human health reply on stringent controls and measures to manage the risk of these pests and diseases entering and becoming established in Australia.

As members of the community, we all have a role to play and there are things you can do to help protect Australia. To find out how you can be Biosecurity aware please visit the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website www.agriculture.gov.au