We need to look for and treat fire ants on all targeted properties, and are legally authorised to do so.
If you are located in an area we are targeting as part of our Fire Ant Response Plan 2023–27, we will need access to your property to conduct eradication activities.
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Our teams
Our field officers are easily identified by their uniform and identification.
If field officers cannot gain access to your property, they will leave a notice asking you to make access available within a specific timeframe.
Legal authorisation
Fire ants pose a significant threat to the biosecurity of Queensland and Australia. Gaining access to all properties is essential to the success of eradicating fire ants.
Under the Biosecurity Act 2014 (the Act), our field officers are legally authorised to access properties in Queensland for the purpose of eradicating fire ants. This is because fire ants pose a significant risk to biosecurity in Australia.
Our field officers will not need to enter your house or buildings.
We do not need your permission but will work with you to try and find a mutually convenient time to complete our important work. Failure to provide access will not stop us from conducting treatment.
Under the Act, a person cannot refuse access or obstruct an officer exercising these powers of entry, or penalties will apply.
