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Final report on invasive species impacts in NSW

01-May-2025

We have released our final report for the NSW Invasive Species Management Review, which found that:

• Current risks from weeds and pest animals are high and the costs to NSW are accumulating rapidly.
• It is time for a step-change in invasive species management, focused on risk reduction and coordination, to protect NSW’s economy, environment, health and way of life.

The Premier asked us to identify strategic opportunities across all NSW land tenures to improve the management of invasive species for environmental, economic, social and cultural benefits. We have undertaken research and stakeholder consultation to inform the review and its final recommendations, including a proposed roadmap for implementing our recommendations.

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