NSW Department of Primary Industries

Is the primary government agency for weed control in NSW. It is responsible for implementing the NSW Noxious Weeds Act 1993 by:

• Prevention (quarantine) and management of new weed outbreaks in NSW
• Weeds research programs
• Declaration of noxious weed species (through the Noxious Weed Advisory Committee)
• Weeds policy, planning and risk assessment, and weeds education and awareness programs.

Local Control Authorities

Are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and administering the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 in their areas. Council's duties include enforcing the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 by:

• Controlling declared weeds on Council managed lands
• Conducting inspections to ascertain levels of Noxious Weeds
• Report to council and various committees
• Serve notices, fines and infringements

Public Authorities

Are responsible for: Controlling noxious weeds on land under their control and consist of:

• NSW Government agencies
• Statutory bodies
• Livestock Health and Pest Authorities
• National Parks & Wildlife Services
• Forest NSW
• Trustees of reserved land dedicated to public use

Regional Weed Advisory Committee

Are responsible for:

• Promoting a strategic approach to regional weed management
• Developing regional weed management plans/strategies
• Encouraging communication between local and state government agencies/authorities within the region
• Providing a forum for discussion of regional issues
• Developing joint projects
• Applying for grants
• Increasing community awareness

 Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee

Are responsible for advising the Minister on all aspects of noxious weed management and consist of:

• NSW Government
• Shires Association of NSW
• Local Government Association of NSW
• Livestock Health and Pest Authorities Council
• NSW Farmers Association
• NSW Catchment Management Authorities Chairs Council
• Nature Conservation Council of NSW
• Nursery and Garden Industry, NSW & ACT

 Land-holders or occupiers

Are responsible for noxious weed control on the occupier of the land, who may or may not be the owner of the land. Occupiers of land must take whatever actions are required to control noxious weeds on the land they occupy.

Are responsible for:

• Being aware of weeds declared noxious in their area
• Notifying council of infestations where appropriate
• Undertaking a management program for any noxious weeds
• Preventing the spread of noxious weeds.