What are the control measures to protect the Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area?

Host fruit and vegetables cannot be taken into the PFA unless it is accompanied by a certificate or a permit stating that the fruit or vegetables meet the legislative requirements.

Signage has been placed along the roadside to alert travellers that they will be entering the PFA and to dispose of any host fruit or vegetables into the quarantine bins located on the roadside.

Mobile roadblocks operate within the borders of the PFA to enable DPI inspectors to check that travellers are not bringing host fruit or vegetables into the area.

WARNING

Under Victorian and New South Wales legislation, Penalties may apply if host fruit or vegetables are taken into the area without certification.

Within Victoria a penalty of

up to $5500 may apply.

Similar penalties may apply for New South Wales.

For further information, please Free Call  DPI Customer Call Centre on 136 186

or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au