{"id":14122,"date":"2026-04-15T13:42:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T03:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/?p=14122"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T03:58:10","slug":"fire-ant-ready-program-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/news\/fire-ant-ready-program-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Ant Ready Program Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"363\">Greenlife Industry Queensland (GIQ) has formally launched the <strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"235\">Fire Ant Ready Program<\/strong>, giving nursery businesses across Queensland access to practical support, tools and on-ground guidance to manage fire ant risk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"549\">This program &#8211; and the dedicated support behind it &#8211; is the result of sustained advocacy by GIQ to ensure our industry has the resources it needs to respond to the growing fire ant threat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"850\">As part of the program, we\u2019re pleased to introduce <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"617\">Brendan Roe<\/strong>, our new Fire Ant Program Officer. Brendan has already been out on the ground meeting members, attending FEA sessions and Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST) meetings, and connecting with industry at our recent Brisbane Trade Day.<\/p>\n<h5><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"893\"><br \/>\nAccess the Fire Ant Ready Hub<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1048\">The Fire Ant Ready Hub is your central place to understand fire ant risks, your obligations, and the practical steps needed to protect your business.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1157\">Through the hub, you can book a Fire Ant support visit &#8211; on-site mentoring sessions designed to help you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jxyuyi\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1228\">Understand your legal obligations when moving regulated materials<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"myg9mu\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1288\">Identify fire ants and recognise risks to your business<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a7khuv\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1347\">Learn how fire ants spread through industry activities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"neybf4\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1430\">Get guidance on treatment, handling, record keeping and transport requirements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p8hf6q\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1483\">Take practical steps to reduce risk on your site<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wmswaj\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1539\">Know what to do if fire ants are suspected or found<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1723\">These visits are supportive and educational &#8211; not audits or compliance inspections. The goal is to provide clarity, confidence, and practical next steps tailored to your operation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong><a title=\"Fire Ant Ready Program\" href=\"https:\/\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/fire-ant-ready-program\/\">Visit the Fire Ant Ready Hub<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"e38tal\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1790\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"e38tal\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1790\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14126 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=800%2C400&#038;quality=80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fire Ant Ready Program Hub\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?w=2268&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 2268w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=300%2C150&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=1024%2C512&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=768%2C384&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=1536%2C768&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=2048%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?resize=510%2C255&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Email-Banner-Fire-Ant-Ready-Program-600-x-300-mm-4.png?w=1600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"e38tal\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1790\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h5><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1790\">Why This Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2028\">Fire ants continue to spread across Queensland, posing a serious and growing challenge to nurseries and production businesses. The best defence is being prepared before they arrive\u2014or having the right support if you\u2019re already affected.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2028\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2054\">Who It\u2019s For<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2256\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wrtxgu\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2126\"><strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2088\">Outside the fire ant zone?<\/strong> Get ahead and protect your business<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"syo313\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2256\"><strong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2149\">Inside the zone?<\/strong> Access support if you\u2019re unsure what to do or need guidance\u2014particularly for smaller or newer businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2285\"><br \/>\nWhat You\u2019ll Get<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2440\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bsl5y5\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2344\">Practical, tailored guidance to become Fire Ant Ready<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a3n2z5\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2397\">Access to tools, resources, and clear next steps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vil6p5\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2440\">Direct, on-ground support from Brendan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2496\"><br \/>\nMeet Brendan Roe, Fire Ant Program Officer<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14125 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brendan-Roe-1.png?resize=179%2C179&#038;quality=80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Brendan Roe - GIQ Fire Ant Officer \" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brendan-Roe-1.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brendan-Roe-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brendan-Roe-1.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brendan-Roe-1.png?w=320&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2689\">Brendan brings experience across the horticulture and biosecurity sectors, having worked as an agronomist and most recently as a Biosecurity Officer with the Department of Primary Industries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2917\">With a background in agricultural science and strong connections to primary industries, Brendan understands the challenges facing growers and the importance of protecting Queensland\u2019s greenlife sector from biosecurity threats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3065\">He will be working closely with industry to support Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) preparedness through communication, education and on-site visits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\nTake the Next Step<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3156\"><a title=\"Fire Ant Ready Program\" href=\"https:\/\/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\/fire-ant-ready-program\/\"><strong>Visit the Fire Ant Ready Hub<\/strong><\/a> and book your support today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3268\">If you have any questions or would like to discuss your situation, you can also reach out to Brendan directly via <a href=\"brendan@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au\">email<\/a>.<br \/>\n__<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greenlife Industry Queensland (GIQ) has formally launched the Fire Ant Ready Program, giving nursery businesses across Queensland access to practical support, tools and on-ground guidance to manage fire ant risk. 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