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The department has completed a Weed Risk Assessment of the species Euphorbia eduardoi, Euphorbia sekukuniensis, Euphorbia tetragona, Nopalea cochenillifera, Opuntia cochenillifera and Verbena stricta. It was determined that these species pose an unacceptable weed risk to Australia; and are therefore not permitted entry into Australian territory.

The Weed Risk Assessment system is a science-based quarantine risk analysis tool for determining the weed potential of a plant. All plants proposed for importation into Australia and not currently permitted on BICON are assessed for their potential to become weeds in Australia. Further information on the Weed Risk Assessment system is available on the department's website.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of nursery stock and seed, customs brokers and department staff.

Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.