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The Noxious Weeds Act, 1993 is a NSW government act which outlines the definition, declaration, and control of noxious weeds throughout the State. Local government authorities have the responsibility to ensure that the Act is complied with within their local government area.
What is considered a Noxious Weed?
For a plant to be declared a Noxious Weed it must be considered to pose a serious threat to humans, agriculture and/or the environment. There must also be consideration given to the feasibility of control and enforcement of the noxious weed.
Plants are declared noxious by order of the Minister for Agriculture.
How are You Affected by the Noxious Weeds Act?
All residents or property owners, occupiers, or people leasing or renting properties are responsible for the control of noxious weeds on their land. Failure to control noxious weeds as per the specified category can attract heavy penalties.
Weeds are a constant threat to the sustainability of our environment. Some exotic garden plants have “escaped” into our bushland and reserves competing with native flora.
Some weeds have endangered our creeks and ponds with their invading growth habits and others have posed a risk to the health of our community.
Particularly insidious weeds are usually declared as noxious and are subject to specific controls under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993.
Private land owners or occupiers have obligations under the Act to control any declared weed on their property. Council is required to conduct inspections of private properties to check compliance with the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 and the Noxious Weed Officers have the authority to issue control notices for any breach.
Noxious Weeds List and Local Weed Control Plan:
For more information on Noxious and Environmental weeds please refer to the link below:
www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/weed-list/
For any further information, please contact Council's Senior Noxious Weeds Officer on 02 4934 9602.
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