The NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner is seeking feedback on the NSW Cattle Tick Program. The objective of the Program is to prevent cattle tick entering NSW from other jurisdictions and to detect and eradicate infestations.

Cattle ticks are serious pests that spread tick fever, a leading cause of cattle deaths in Australia. It costs the national cattle industry more than $160 million each year and, if unchecked, could cost NSW producers an estimated $32 million annually.

The Consultation Paper - Background on the NSW Cattle Tick Program provides an overview of the risks and impacts of cattle tick and the key elements of the current Program.

Your feedback is important. By improving understanding together, we will help shape the future of cattle tick management in NSW.

Have Your Say

Have your say by 5pm Thursday 27 November 2025:

There are two ways to submit your feedback.

1. Online survey

2. Submissions

The consultation period is now open from 30 October 2025 to 27 November 2025