Movement restrictions for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus carriers into Queensland
A new movement control order (MCO) restricting tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) carriers into Queensland is in place from 16 September 2025.
The following carriers cannot be moved into Queensland if they originate from a property that is not certified as a pest-free area for TOBRFV:
- tomato, capsicum and chilli plants, seedlings, seeds, and fruit
- protected cropping structures, trellis, machinery, appliances, equipment and tools used in the production of tomato, capsicum and chilli seed and plants
- packaging that has been in direct contact with tomato, capsicum and chilli seed and plants
- other related carriers.
Movements may be authorised under a biosecurity certificate if certain testing requirements, as prescribed within the MCO, have been met and there are no linkages with the affected properties.
If you’re moving a carrier into Queensland from a state or territory that is certified as free of ToBRFV, or from a property in a certified pest-free area, you might need to provide information on the origin or history of the carrier before moving that carrier into Queensland.
The MCO provides more information.
Packaging restrictions in Queensland
To meet Queensland’s cleaning and sanitising standards, tomato, capsicum and chilli packaging and containers entering Queensland farms or facilities from any source must be:
- new and unused, or be a reusable plastic crate or bin
- must display a label or identifier on the outside of the package or container, clearly stating:
- name of commodity
- name and address of the grower
- name and address of the packing house.
Further detailed information is outlined in the MCO.
Advice for growers
Practice safe biosecurity measures and report anything suspicious in your plants, crops or fruit immediately to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.
Visit Business Queensland for grower advice.
