All state listed priority weeds are subject to specific regulatory measures as detailed within the Biosecurity Act 2015 and supporting regulations.

Prohibited Matter – Extreme/High Risk

State Objective – Prevent Entry into NSW

Includes weeds that could have a significant adverse impact on the economy, environment or community of NSW. Generally includes weeds either not found in Australia or may be present in another State or Territory but not in NSW. It is prohibited to deal with these weeds except in the most limited and controlled circumstances. i.e. under permit.

The IDWA Prohibited Matter table will redirect you to the NSW DPI Weed Wise site.

Click Here to download the Prohibited Matter booklet.

Control Order – Medium/High Risk

State Objective – Eradicate the weed from NSW      

The Act allows for the creation of Control Orders to deal with high priority new weed species in NSW. Control Orders are made to identify requirements for eradication of new species. 

The IDWA Control Order table will redirect you to the NSW DPI Weed Wise site.

Biosecurity Zones –Medium Risk                                               

State Objective – Minimise and manage the risk. Contain the spread of the weed within NSW and reduce impact where it occurs       

The Act allows for the creation of Biosecurity Zones to deal with high priority emerging weed species. Biosecurity zones are used to provide for longer term management of emerging species that can be contained but for which eradication (at the state level) is no longer considered feasible. Focus is on containment, minimising the risk of spread and its impact in the affected area.

The IDWA Biosecurity Zone table will redirect you to the NSW DPI Weed Wise site.

Asset Protection –  Low Risk             

State Objective – Minimise the spread of the weed so as to protect priority assets

These weeds are Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) and are widely distributed in some areas of the State. They must not be imported into the state or sold. These weeds are regarded as amongst the worst weeds in NSW because of their invasiveness, potential for spread as well as economical and environmental impacts. Click here to see the list of weeds of National significance (Asset Protection).