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Biosecurity Tasmania Biosecurity Tasmania is a Business Unit of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania We’re glad you’re here.

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27/10/2026

Bird flu is here but what does it mean for you?

Watch the video below to find out.

Remember, if you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife:
✅ Avoid contact
✅ Record what you see and where you saw it
✅ Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

Stay informed and check current advice at: www.nre.tas.gov.au/birdflu

Created by our team using Vyond and featuring the voice of Dr Deb McSweyn.

🐝 Help shape Tasmania's preparedness for varroa mite - public consultation EXTENDED to 15 Nov 2026.Tasmania remains free...
26/10/2026

🐝 Help shape Tasmania's preparedness for varroa mite - public consultation EXTENDED to 15 Nov 2026.

Tasmania remains free of varroa mite, but this serious pest of honey bees is now established on mainland Australia.

To help ensure Tasmania is prepared, Biosecurity Tasmania has released a draft 'Varroa destructor Initial Response Plan (Investigation and Alert Phase)' for public consultation.

The draft Plan outlines how a suspected detection may be investigated, contained and assessed, and how decisions about eradication or ongoing management may be made.

We're inviting beekeepers, growers, industry organisations and community members to review the draft Plan and have their say.
📅 Submissions close 5.00 pm 15 November 2026
📖 Read the draft Plan (Version 1.2) and make a submission here: www.nre.tas.gov.au/VarroaPlan

From farms to vineyards and national parks, Tasmania has many stunning photo-worthy locations 📸Stepping into areas where...
25/10/2026

From farms to vineyards and national parks, Tasmania has many stunning photo-worthy locations 📸

Stepping into areas where you don't have permission to go could bring unwanted pests, weeds and diseases along for the ride. These nasties could harm plants, animals and people.

Simple actions help protect our farms, orchards, vineyards and natural environments from these biosecurity threats.

🌳 Stay on the path
Follow signage and pathways, use designated viewing areas, and keep out of areas you don't have permission to enter.

🚗 Come in clean
Keep vehicles, boots and equipment clean. If there's a bootwash or other cleaning gear available at the site, use it before you enter and when you leave.

🔍 Report anything unusual
If you see something unusual, like a strange or sick animal or plant, take a photo, note the location and report it to Biosecurity Tasmania on 1300 368 550 or [email protected].

Learn more:
https://nre.tas.gov.au/biosecuritybasics

🦅H5 bird flu updateH5 bird flu continues to be detected in Tasmanian wildlife with 53 H5 bird flu events currently recor...
21/10/2026

🦅H5 bird flu update

H5 bird flu continues to be detected in Tasmanian wildlife with 53 H5 bird flu events currently recorded.

The three detections since the last update on 14 October 2026 include the southern elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island previously announced, and a forest raven in Stieglitz in the north-east.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania provides weekly public updates through media releases, and the total number of tests conducted, positive events and reports is updated daily on the department’s website.

There are no mass mortalities and no detection in Tasmanian poultry. Chicken and eggs remain safe to eat.

Pet owners play a role in helping prevent the spread of H5 bird flu by keeping cats indoors or in enclosures, keeping dogs away from sick or dead wildlife, and preventing contact between wild birds and domestic birds or poultry.

Community reporting is helping support Tasmania's response efforts.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife:
✅Avoid contact
✅Record what you see and where you saw it
✅Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

✅Check current advice at www.nre.tas.gov.au/birdflu

Members of the public can report sick or dead birds using our online form and upload photos using their mobile device - nre.tas.gov.au/ReportBirdFlu

Do you keep sheep or goats in Tasmania? 🐑🐐From 1 January 2027, *all* Tasmanian sheep and goats must be tagged with an in...
16/10/2026

Do you keep sheep or goats in Tasmania? 🐑🐐

From 1 January 2027, *all* Tasmanian sheep and goats must be tagged with an individual electronic identification device (eID) if they move from one property/PIC to another. This applies to animals of all ages.

💡What to know more?

💻📲 Join Integrity Systems, Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and the Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) for a free webinar on Tuesday 20 October at 7pm AEDT.

The webinar will cover:

✅ what the 1 January 2027 changes mean for you
✅ the on-farm benefits of using eID
✅ practical tips for using the NLIS database

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gw0_lpLoR8WHy2vwkDyTSg

For more information about eID in Tasmania, visit: www.nre.tas.gov.au/eID

TasFarmers Integrity Systems Rural Youth Tasmania Tasmanian Women in Agriculture Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Local Government Association of Tasmania Rural Business Tasmania

Are you new to beekeeping, or thinking about getting yourself some bees? 🐝Before getting a hive of your own, it's a good...
15/10/2026

Are you new to beekeeping, or thinking about getting yourself some bees? 🐝

Before getting a hive of your own, it's a good idea to:

• learn how to properly care for bees
• review the legal requirements for participating in beekeeping, such as beekeeper registration
• make sure you have enough time to care for a hive
• find a mentor or beekeeping buddy to guide you in your early beekeeping journey
• contact your neighbours to let them know your plans to get bees. This is especially important if you live in suburban areas.

If you already have bees, this is your reminder to:

• make sure your beekeeper registration is up to date, or if you're not already registered, to do so via BeeTAS: https://beetas.tas.gov.au/
• complete your Biosecurity for Beekeepers online learning

Visit our website for beekeeping resources: https://nre.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/animal-biosecurity/bees

🦅 H5 bird flu updateThe number of H5 bird flu events recorded in Tasmania has increased to 50, with four new detections ...
14/10/2026

🦅 H5 bird flu update

The number of H5 bird flu events recorded in Tasmania has increased to 50, with four new detections confirmed since our last update.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania provides weekly public updates through media releases, and the total number of tests conducted, positive events and reports is updated daily on the department's website.

There are no mass mortality events and no detection in Tasmanian poultry. Chicken and eggs remain safe to eat.

Pet owners play a role in helping prevent the spread of H5 bird flu by keeping cats indoors or in enclosures, keeping dogs away from sick or dead wildlife, and preventing contact between wild birds and domestic birds or poultry.

Community reporting is helping support Tasmania's response efforts.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife:
✅ Avoid contact
✅ Record what you see and where you saw it
✅ Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
✅ Check current advice at www.nre.tas.gov.au/birdflu

Members of the public can report sick or dead birds using our online form and upload photos using their mobile device - nre.tas.gov.au/ReportBirdFlu

12/10/2026

Cats love to roam and explore, but with bird flu now present in Tasmania, this places them at risk of being exposed to infected wildlife.

Watch our short video for practical advice on protecting your cats and knowing how to keep them safe at home.

Remember, if you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife:
✅Avoid contact
✅Record what you see and where you saw it
✅Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

Stay informed and check current advice at: www.nre.tas.gov.au/birdflu

Did you know that Biosecurity Tasmania offers plant diagnostic services for agricultural and horticultural industries? 🌱...
12/10/2026

Did you know that Biosecurity Tasmania offers plant diagnostic services for agricultural and horticultural industries? 🌱👩‍🔬

These services help support Tasmania’s agricultural and horticultural industries and protect our unique environment by helping:
• reduce biosecurity risk
• improve productivity
• support sustainability
• maintain our comparative pest free status
• facilitate export opportunities

Our specialist entomologists, plant pathologists and virologists are recognised experts in the identification of plant pests and diseases.

Learn more about the specific services offered and how to access them on our website: https://nre.tas.gov.au/pds

🐍 Have your say on proposed Tasmanian import requirements for live snakes.Biosecurity Tasmania has completed a scientifi...
09/10/2026

🐍 Have your say on proposed Tasmanian import requirements for live snakes.

Biosecurity Tasmania has completed a scientific review of the risks associated with importing live snakes from mainland Australia.

The review recommends additional safeguards, including:
✅ disease testing
✅ stronger health certification
✅ improved source facility requirements
✅ safe disposal of snake waste

The focus of this consultation is the recommendations from the review. It does not look at changing which species are permitted to be imported or kept in Tasmania, or who is permitted to keep snakes in Tasmania.

No decisions have been made. We're seeking feedback before any changes are considered.

📅 Consultation closes 20 November 2026
🔗 Have your say: www.nre.tas.gov.au/snake-review

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Hobart, TAS
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