Report suspected outbreaks
Livestock, birds and aquatic animals
If you notice unusual disease symptoms, abnormal behaviour or unexpected deaths in your stock, birds or in aquatic animals, immediately call your veterinarian or the Australia wide Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Plants and crops
Similarly, if you notice any unusual disease symptoms or pests on your plants, phone your local Department of Primary Industries or the Australia wide Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.
Which pests or disease symptoms do I need to look for and report?
Invasive marine species
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) 4916 3877 [recorded 24 hour service]
South Australia Ph: 1800 065 522
Queensland Ph: 132 523
Victoria Ph: 136 186
Western Australia Ph: 1800 815 507