Report a pest or disease concern

If you suspect a potential pest or disease report anything unusual. Reporting is easy and vital to protecting Australia.

Pest and diseases can spread quickly over large distances. It’s essential that you report what you find as soon as possible.

How to report

Let us help you find the right contact to report your concern.

Tell us if

You are in Northern Australia or the Torres Strait

Goods are at your Approved Arrangement (AA) premises and are subject to biosecurity directions

Goods have moved beyond your AA premises or are not currently subject to biosecurity directions

None of these

I want to report

Something on or around my property

Something in purchased or received items, parcels or containers

Someone who may have breached biosecurity law

See how to report a pest, weed or disease in Northern Australia.

You are legally required to report any biosecurity incident. This includes suspected pests or diseases.

See more on reportable biosecurity incidents.

If you suspect a potential biosecurity threat call SEE. SECURE. REPORT. Hotline immediately on 1800 798 636.

Alternatively, complete our online reporting form.

Report anything unusual in your backyard or on your farm. You can do this with one simple phone call.

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline: 1800 084 881 (plant pests and diseases, weeds and bees).
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888 (sick livestock, poultry and aquatic animals).

These phone numbers will direct you straight to your state or territory biosecurity authority.

Report any signs of pests or anything unexpected in your purchased or received items (such as furniture, food items, packaging etc) that may be imported.

Call SEE. SECURE. REPORT. Hotline on 1800 798 636.

Alternatively, complete our online reporting form.

You will not be prosecuted if you or someone you know has accidentally imported risk material.

Our specially trained officers investigate all reports relating to imported items. This includes items purchased in a store or arriving through airports, seaports or mail.

If you suspect somebody may have breached biosecurity law, report it to us. Reporting is confidential.

Call REDLINE on 1800 803 006.

See more on reporting a biosecurity breach.