Local government and weeds
Local Control Authorities (which are mostly local councils) play a significant role in weed management.
Local Control Authorities can appoint officers, who have the authority for weeds under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
They play a major role in weeds management, through:
- Working with people and groups across the region to manage state and regional priority weeds
- Inspecting public and private land for weeds and discussing weed management with land managers
- Reporting and mapping weed incidents across the state
- Providing input into weed strategy and policy
- Providing education, training and resources for both community and staff
- Undertaking compliance and enforcement action when weed management obligations are not being satisfied.
A comprehensive guide for local council and councillors is provided in The Weeds and Biosecurity Act – A handbook for local council and councillors.
Weeds Action Program
The NSW Weeds Action Program provides funding to local government for eligible weeds management activities.
Guidelines and standards
Includes guiding documents, contacts and further information to support local government in weeds management.
NSW DPIRD Weeds Professionals Library
The Weeds Professionals Library is a portal that provides specific additional information for weeds professionals that is not available to the general public. Access to the Library is via WIDX.
