The National Banana Freckle Eradication Program is working to eradicate the fungal plant pest, banana freckle, which has been discovered in the Northern Territory and poses a risk to the Australian commercial banana industry. Although banana fruit infected with banana freckle pose no threat to human health, Cavendish banana plants with the pest are being destroyed.
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries staff are continuing investigating properties in the rural area, staff will carry identification with them at all times. For more information visit the Banana Freckle website » or call the hotline 1800 771 163, available 7 days a week.