Bee Biosecurity

Information on the rules and regulations surrounding keeping bees in Tasmania and best-practice biosecurity.

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Beekeeper Registration
Information about the now compulsory registration of beekeeping in Tasmania. Under the Biosecurity Act 2019 and Biosecurity Regulations 2022, beekeeping in Tasmania is a 'regulated dealing' meaning a person enaging in such must be 'registered'.
General Biosecurity Direction - Apiaries
Transitional arrangements under the Biosecurity Act 2019, known as a General Biosecurity Direction (BD), have been put in place.
Bee Pests Diseases and Welfare
Rules for Moving Bees, Apiary Products and Used Apiary Equipment
Rules for moving bees, apiary products and used apiary equipment
Codes of Practice
Guidelines for engaging in best-practice biosecurity while keeping bees.
National Bee Biosecurity Program
A nationally coordinated honey bee health program with the aim of helping beekeepers to manage pests that are already in Australia, and to prepare for incursions by exotic pests.
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program
The National Bee Pest Surveillance Program is an early warning system to detect new incursions of exotic bee pests and pest bees.
Small Hive Beetle
The small hive beetle originated from South Africa and can cause death of the hive and damage to beekeeping equipment.
Further Information and Important Reading
Links to important reading and further information for beekeepers