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Biosecurity Victoria

Plant Standards Branch - plant biosecurity and market access

DPI's Plant Standards Branch aims to minimise the impact of plant pests and diseases on Victorian plant industries, so that their domestic and overseas markets can be maintained and expanded.

Latest Information
Potato cyst nematode detection at Thorpdale
Review of fruit fly in Victoria
Review of plant biosecurity legislation

Queensland fruit fly
Grape phylloxera
Potato cyst nematode

Other topics
Legislation
Emergency response to plant pests and diseases
Travelling with plants and plant products
Plant diseases and pests
Contacts / locations
Frequently asked questions

Links to related sites
National pest and disease outbreaks (external link)
AQIS (external link) - international movement of plants and plant products
Plant Health Australia (external link)
Related sites for Victorian farmers

If you notice any unusual pest or disease symptoms on your plants, contact your local Plant Standards office, or call the Hotline:1800 084 881 Australia-wide.

For more details contact the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or email to plant.standards@dpi.vic.gov.au. See the Contact List for office locations.
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