Queensland Consolidated Acts

LAND PROTECTION (PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT) ACT 2002 - SECT 87

This division applies if the chief executive reasonably believes--

(a) a declared pest is present in an area; and

(b) urgent action is needed to prevent the pest from causing a significant economic, environmental or social impact in the area or the State.

Example of urgent action--

aerial spraying a swarm of locusts or spraying juvenile locusts on the ground