Invasive plant removal · Queensland
Burdekin Herbicide Subsidy for Weed Control
Run by Burdekin Shire Council
- What you get
- Council contributes 40% of the cost of herbicide for focus weeds; maximum order total $4,000
- Who qualifies
- Burdekin Shire landholders with a current property Biosecurity Plan Agreement
- Where
- Landholders in Burdekin Shire with a Biosecurity Plan Agreement.
- Status
- Open. Ongoing scheme.
- Type of payment
- Cost share
What you do
Sign a property Biosecurity Plan Agreement with Council, then buy herbicide for Council's focus weeds with Council paying 40% of the cost.
Requirements
- Hold a current property Biosecurity Plan Agreement with Council
- Herbicide must be for the focus weeds identified under the Scheme
- Maximum order total $4,000
- See the Herbicide Subsidy Scheme Policy for full conditions
The plan or design it asks for
A property Biosecurity Plan Agreement with Council covering weed management on the property.
Make the plan in Sow
Draw the layout and build the plant list
Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Burdekin Shire Council's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Contact Council's Customer Service Centre (07 4783 9800) and ask for the Biodiversity and Resource Management Team
- 2Set up a property Biosecurity Plan Agreement if you do not have one
- 3Order subsidised herbicide through the scheme
Sources
- https://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au/Health-and-environment/Land-and-pest-management/Services-and-subsidies (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Burdekin Herbicide Subsidy for Weed Control,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/burdekin-herbicide-subsidy-scheme