Bee Biosecurity

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

In this topic

Beekeeper Registration
Information about compulsory registration of beekeeping activities in Tasmania.
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
Information regarding bee pests, diseases, and pest bees as well as reporting requirements.
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
Information on the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program
Small Hive Beetle
Information on the destructive bee pest, Small Hive Beetle
Further Information and Important Reading
Links to important reading and further information for beekeepers