New strategy takes regional approach to cattle tick fight

Key points

• The NSW Government has released a six-year Cattle Tick Strategy that shifts the fight against the parasite from individual farms to entire regions. The plan adds increased surveillance, area-wide movement controls and coordinated treatment of infested properties.
• NSW will be divided into high, medium and low-risk areas, with resources focused on high and medium-risk districts. The government says $21 million will be spent on cattle tick management over three financial years from 2026-27.
• Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said the government remains committed to eradication.