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Last updated: 22 February 2026
Native Seed Co takes Australian biosecurity seriously. We comply with all state and territory regulations regarding the sale and distribution of plant seeds. Some Australian native species, while valued in their home range, are declared weeds or restricted organisms in other states. We enforce these restrictions to protect Australia's diverse ecosystems.
Each Australian state and territory has its own biosecurity legislation designed to protect local ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity. Some native species that thrive in one part of Australia can become invasive weeds when introduced to another region where they have no natural predators or competitors.
For example, Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia baileyana) is native to a small area in southern New South Wales, but has become a significant environmental weed in South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT, where it hybridises with local wattle species and threatens their genetic integrity.
Similarly, Australian Bluebell (Billardiera heterophylla) is native to Western Australia but is a declared plant in South Australia, where it forms dense thickets that smother native vegetation.
The following products have shipping restrictions due to state biosecurity declarations. We cannot sell or ship these products to the listed states.
| Product | Scientific Name | Restricted States | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Bluebell | Billardiera heterophylla | SA | Declared plant under SA biosecurity legislation. Forms dense thickets that smother native vegetation. |
| Bacon and Eggs | Gastrolobium capitatum | SAVICNSWTAS | Contains fluoroacetate (1080). Toxic to livestock. Restricted outside its native range (Western Australia). |
| Cootamundra Wattle | Acacia baileyana | SATASVICACT | Significant environmental weed outside its very limited natural range in southern NSW. Hybridises with local wattle species, threatening genetic integrity. |
| Cootamundra Wattle (Purple) | Acacia baileyana 'purpurea' | SATASVICACT | Cultivar of Acacia baileyana. Same environmental weed concerns as the species â hybridises with native wattles and displaces local vegetation. |
| Coastal Tea Tree | Leptospermum laevigatum | SAVIC | Environmental weed that forms dense stands, replacing native vegetation. Particularly invasive in coastal and near-coastal areas. |
| Tasmanian Blue Gum | Eucalyptus globulus | SA | Can become invasive outside its native range (TAS/VIC). Declared in SA where it displaces native woodland species. |
Some of our bundled collections contain restricted species. If a bundle contains even one restricted species for your state, the entire bundle cannot be shipped to that state.
Not sold to: SA, VIC
Not sold to: SA, TAS, VIC, ACT
â No product restrictions for this state
â No product restrictions for this state
â No product restrictions for this state
The following legislation governs the sale and distribution of plant material across Australian states and territories:
South Australia
Landscape South Australia Act 2019 â Declared plants under this Act cannot be sold, traded, or distributed within SA.
Tasmania
Weed Management Act 1999 â Regulates declared weeds that cannot be imported into or distributed within Tasmania.
Victoria
Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act) â Classifies noxious weeds and regulates their trade and movement.
Western Australia
Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 â Governs quarantine and biosecurity for plant material entering WA.
New South Wales
Biosecurity Act 2015 â Regulates biosecurity risks including invasive plant species.
Queensland
Biosecurity Act 2014 â Establishes a framework for managing biosecurity risks and restricted matter.
Northern Territory
Weeds Management Act 2001 â Manages the spread and impact of declared weeds in the NT.
Australian Capital Territory
Pest Plants and Animals Act 2005 â Regulates pest plants that cannot be sold or distributed in the ACT.
While we make every effort to keep our restriction data current and accurate, biosecurity regulations can change. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify that the plants they purchase are legal to grow in their state or territory. If you are unsure about any restrictions, we recommend contacting your local biosecurity authority before placing an order.
Native Seed Co accepts no liability for any penalties or consequences arising from the introduction of restricted plant species into areas where they are prohibited, particularly where the buyer has provided an incorrect or misleading shipping address.
If you have any questions about our biosecurity compliance or shipping restrictions, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: hello@nativeseedco.org