The Australian Plague Locust Commission undertakes monitoring of locust populations in inland eastern Australia and manages outbreaks that have the potential to inflict significant damage to agriculture in more than one member state as a result of population build-up and migration.
The APLC is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the member states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.
Report locusts
It is important that any locust activity be reported as soon as possible to your local biosecurity authority, primary industries department or to the commission. A toll-free call to the APLC hotline can be made on 1800 635 962. An answering machine is attached to this phone for after-hours calls. Reports can also be made through to APLC via email or the online Locust Report Form.
Contact
Australian Plague Locust Commission
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: +61 2 6272 5076
Facsimile: +61 2 6272 5074
Contact the APLC
Street Address: Unit 7, 50 Collie St, Fyshwick ACT 2609.