Current situation

Myrtle rust has been confirmed in a public parkland area at Noosaville.  Biosecurity Queensland is working with the council to determine the source of the infected plants.  To date the plant disease has been confimred on 19 sites.  The infected properties include production and retail nurseries, one queensland Government property and now a public parkland area.

Current operations

Nationally, the decision has been made that it is not feasible to eradicate this disease from Australia.  Biosecurity Queensland is continuing to work with industry to develop ongoing management options.  The focus of surveillance to date has been on production, retail nurseries,  and any bushland surrounding  the infected areas. 

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