Polyphagous shot-hole borer is an invasive beetle species that infests a wide range of trees, causing damage by boring into the wood and spreading pathogenic fungi. A Quarantine Area divided into two zones is in place with rules applied to the movement of wood or plant materials. 

Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease that mainly affects birds. A contagious strain of H5 bird flu is spreading globally. Although this strain has not been detected in Australia, its arrival on our shores has the potential to cause widescale death of poultry and wildlife.

It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their safety and survival during a bushfire. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.