Report suspected outbreaks
Animals/Livestock
If you notice unusual disease symptoms, abnormal behaviour or unexpected deaths in your stock or birds, immediately call your veterinarian or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline:
1800 675 888 Australia wide
Plants/Crops
Similarly, if you notice any unusual disease symptoms or pests on your plants, phone your local Department of Primary Industries or the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline:
1800 084 881 Australia wide
You can also or report plant pests and diseases on the DAFF website
Which pests or disease symptoms do I need to look for and report?
Marine Invasives
If you believe you have found an organism that is a new pest in the area, report the sighting to the relevant state or territory authority using the contact details below.
Tasmania Ph: 0408 380 377
Northern Territory Ph: 0413 381 094
New South Wales Ph: (02) 4982 1232 [business hours] or
(02) 4916 3877 [recorded 24 hour service]
South Australia Ph: 1800 065 522
Queensland Ph: 132 523
Victoria Ph: 136 186
Western Australia Ph: (08) 9482 7333