Warnings and alerts
It is vital that we protect our primary industries from threats including disease outbreaks and pest infestation, and natural disasters including fires and floods. The table below lists some of the recent warnings and alerts issued by the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
| Current alerts | First issued | Latest update |
|---|---|---|
| Current bushfire situation | 26 Sept 2012 | 25 Jan 2013 |
| Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome – Botany Bay and Port Jackson Estuaries | Feb 2011 | 24 Jan 2013 |
| Avian influenza | 15 Nov 2012 | 21 Dec 2012 |
| Queensland fruit fly | 25 June 2012 | 4 Dec 2012 |
| Pigeon paramyxovirus | 7 Sept 2011 | 6 Nov 2012 |
| SharkSmart – be aware this summer | 26 Sept 2012 | 26 Sept 2012 |
| NSW Office of Water issues regular algal alerts | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| NSW Food Authority issues regular alerts and recalls | Ongoing | Ongoing |