Important booking information for users of Mt Lindesay and Kirra Livestock Treatment Facilities
Livestock coming from the Cattle Tick Infested Zone in Queensland may be infested with cattle tick which is a notifiable disease in NSW. Livestock must be inspected and treated for cattle tick by an Authorised Officer and issued with a Biosecurity Certificate before entering NSW.
COVID-19 and associated border restrictions
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is working with agencies nationally in response to the current COVID-19 situation.
As part of this response, border controls are being implemented by Queensland to restrict non-essential travel to the state and help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Closure of the Mt Lindesay Livestock Treatment Facility
The cattle treatment facility at Mt Lindesay is now closed as a treatment facility and will instead be staffed by Queensland police until further notice to assist in border operations.
Cattle tick inspection and treatment services for stock entering NSW will not recommence at the Mt Lindesay Livestock Treatment Facility.
Closure of the Kirra Livestock Treatment Facility
The Kirra Livestock Treatment Facility is now closed as a treatment facility and will instead be staffed by Queensland police until further notice to assist in border operations.
Cattle tick inspection and treatment services for led and tractable stock entering NSW at the Kirra Livestock Treatment are currently closed due to COVID-19 and will not recommence.
Alternative entry requirements
NSW DPI remains committed to working with you to prevent cattle tick outbreaks in NSW and minimise the impact of cattle tick fever.
For more information on moving led and tractable stock into and within NSW, visit:
For information about required documentation, visit:
To help primary industries navigate the challenges and impacts of COVID-19, NSW DPI Industries has activated a new team and launched online resources.
Managing animal welfare and other industry COVID-19 related information, including contact information, is available on the NSW DPI website.
