Feral animals and weeds a priority for key regional independents ahead of NSW election

The Invasive Species Council (ISC) is lobbying regional independents and crossbenchers, who may end up holding the balance of power after the New South Wales election, to make biosecurity a priority.

ISC advocacy manager Jack Gough has warned of an impending feral "pests and weeds disaster" unless the state government takes urgent action.

"That's due to the cumulative effect of recent natural disasters and climate change driving further disasters, ongoing under-funding of key agencies, and a lack of political will," he said.

Mr Gough said the council was sounding a warning ahead of the state election.

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