Queensland has eased restrictions on material entering the state from Victoria. See the details of the changes below.
What has changed for Victorian producers?
Queensland has changed its entry conditions so that many non‑host (carrier) plants and plant products no longer need to meet Queensland TPP entry requirements.
Most host plants must still meet Queensland entry requirements, but Victorian producers can now trade carrier products with fewer restrictions. Producers should review their arrangements to determine if they are still required.
Entry conditions no longer apply to:
1. All non-host carriers, including non-host fruit and vegetables
All non-host carriers, including fruits and vegetables (plant and plant products not from the Solanaceae or Convolvulaceae families) are now exempt from Queensland TPP entry conditions. However, entry requirements still apply to non-host carrier nursery stock grown, produced or stored in the same place (including property or facility), as plants of the Solanaceae family or Convolvulaceae family.
2. Host fruits, vegetables and nursery stock with no green material
Entry conditions have been removed for host material where no leaves, calyx or petals are present. This includes potato tubers, tomatoes with all green leafy material removed, and dormant host nursery stock with no leaves.
3. Used equipment
Appliances used in the cultivation, harvesting, handling, processing or packaging of host plants where leaves, calyx or petals are removed from the appliance prior to consignment are now exempt from Queensland TPP entry conditions.
Where to find current entry requirements
Victorian businesses should always confirm current Queensland entry conditions directly with Queensland sources before consigning.
The authoritative sources for Queensland tomato–potato psyllid (TPP) entry requirements are:
Section 57A of the Biosecurity Regulation 2016 (Queensland)
The Queensland Biosecurity Manual
Agriculture Victoria is updating the Tomato potato psyllid interstate quarantine requirements webpage to reflect these Queensland amendments and provide practical guidance for Victorian businesses on interstate movements.
