Invasive plant and animal species that have been declared as pest animals and noxious weeds in Victoria under the Catchment and Land Protections Act 1994.
The Invasive Plants and Animals Policy framework represents the Victorian Government's approach to managing existing and potential invasive species.
The Invasive Species team at Agriculture Victoria consults with stakeholders from time to time as required.
The Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 and other laws are designed to help protect Victoria from the effects of noxious weeds and pest animals.
Everyone from the government to land owners and occupiers has a role to play in managing noxious weeds and pest animals in Victoria.
Land owners and occupiers have legal responsibilities for helping to manage noxious weeds in Victoria.
Land owners and occupiers have legal responsibilities for helping to manage pest animals in Victoria.
Defines the department’s criteria for the management of non-indigenous birds in Victoria.
Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, you must get a permit from us if you want to bring, sell, buy or display for sale declared noxious weeds in Victoria.
Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, you must get a permit from us if you want to keep, sell, release or move declared pest animals in Victoria.
We’re making sure our laws remain effective as biosecurity risks increase.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
