The Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and support to help primary producers, landholders and local governments to manage populations of feral pigs across Queensland.
A draft of the Queensland Feral Pig Management Action Plan 2026 –2031 has been released, inviting landholders, stakeholders and industry to have their say on the state’s coordinated approach to tackling one of Queensland’s most destructive pest animals.
The draft plan was developed through regional workshops, consultation and with stakeholder input, and aligns with the National Feral Pig Action Plan to ensure consistency with national objectives.
Feral pigs damage almost all crops, are known to kill lambs and native fauna, degrade waterways, can carry infectious diseases including serious diseases that can be transmitted to people.
This in action to control the population of feral pigs and allowed Queensland’s biosecurity sector to fightback after workforce attrition, cuts to staffing and the closure of the state’s northernmost biosecurity facility.
The Government is delivering action on Queensland’s feral pig population by investing in regional feral pig coordinators in six priority regions, as well as innovative techniques for control tools, which include an aerial control campaign currently underway to reduce feral pig populations in north-west Queensland during flood recovery.
An additional 100 biosecurity officers added to the front line, many of whom have already started work.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said feral pigs were a destructive pest impacting farmers, graziers, foresters and ecosystems right across Queensland.
“This draft plan is about bringing everyone together behind a coordinated and practical approach to protect Queensland’s primary industries and environment.” Minister Perrett said.
“Feral pig management isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works in Cape York won’t be the same as what’s needed in the Darling Downs.
“Collaboration is critical because everyone has a responsibility to take reasonable steps to manage feral pigs on land under their control.
“This is why we’re working with landholders, regional groups and industry to ensure this plan reflects real-world challenges and solutions on the ground.”
Have your say on the Department of Primary Industries | Queensland's Feral Pig Management Action Plan - before 12th March 2026 to contribute to the Queensland Feral Pig Management Action Plan 2026-2031.
https://dpi.engagementhub.com.au/feral-pig-action-plan
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