12 November 2026
Gavin Pearce, Minister for Primary Industries and Water
The Tasmanian Government has released the Tasmanian Invasive Species Action Plan 2026-29.
It provides a strategic, statewide approach to preventing, detecting and managing invasive species over the next four years.
Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we’re working to mitigate the impact of pests for our primary producers and environment.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Gavin Pearce said the new Action Plan sets out clear frameworks and principles to guide action across government, industry, landholders, and the broader community.
“Once established, invasive species are costly, difficult to manage and often impossible to eradicate,” Minister Pearce said.
“We continue to build on previous strategies and plans to ensure modern roles and responsibilities are aligned, targeted, and effective.
“Effective invasive species management is a shared responsibility.
“It requires strong leadership from Government, active collaboration with key partner organisations, and the commitment of landowners and community groups across Tasmania to build a coordinated and proactive biosecurity system that reduces risk, improves resilience and protects the values we all care about.
“In developing this Plan, consultation was undertaken with key stakeholders, including subject matter experts and partner organisations. These insights have shaped a forward-focussed strategy aimed at strengthening Tasmania’s capacity to effectively manage invasive species”.
“The Action Plan prioritises prevention, early detection and eradication, ensuring investment is directed where it delivers the greatest impact and best value for money.”
By strengthening statewide coordination and focusing resources on prevention and eradication, the Tasmanian Invasive Species Action Plan 2026-29 positions Tasmania to better manage existing threats and reduce the risk of future incursions.
The action plan can be found here.