Cassowary Coast Regional Council is actively developing the Draft Cassowary Coast Local Area Biosecurity Plan for 2025-2029, aimed at enhancing our region's resilience against biosecurity threats. This comprehensive plan will provide a strategic framework for managing invasive species, protecting our unique ecosystems, and safeguarding our agricultural industries. It will help coordinate response efforts, allocate resources effectively, clarify legal obligations and engage the community in proactive measures to preserve our environment and economy.

Council invites you to participate in the consultation process for the Draft Cassowary Coast Local Area Biosecurity Plan (2025-2029). This is an important opportunity for you, as a key stakeholder in the region, to provide valuable input on a plan that will shape the future of our local environment, economy, and agricultural industries.

The consultation period will be open from Monday, 2 December 2024 to Monday, 16 December 2024.

Your feedback is vital in ensuring that the plan addresses the real concerns and needs of those who live, work, and engage with the land.