Contacts
PDF [118kb]Whom to contact if you suspect a disease
A government-employed fisheries pathologist has been designated to coordinate reports of disease in each Australian state and territory. The person listed will be able to advise you of whom to contact in that jurisdiction.
Contact details below were current at the time of publication.
| State/territory | Disease/fishkill hotline number | Government agency | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 1800 675 888 | Environment ACT | 02 6207 2357 |
| New South Wales | 1800 675 888 | NSW Department of Primary Industries | 02 4982 1232 |
| Northern Territory | 1800 720 002 | Department of Primary Industries, Fisheries and Mines | 08 8999 2254 |
| Queensland |
07 3830 8550 (24hr) 13 25 23 (8am-8pm: Mon-Fri) |
Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries | 07 4722 2610 |
| South Australia | 1800 065 522 | Primary Industry and Resources South Australia | 08 8226 0314 |
| Tasmania |
1800 675 888 (animal disease) 1800 005 171 (pollution events) |
Department of Primary Industries and Water | 03 6233 6833 |
| Victoria | 1800 675 888 | Department of Primary Industries | 03 9217 4171 |
| Western Australia | 1800 815 507 | Fish Health Section, Department of Fisheries | 08 9368 3649 |
Last reviewed: 06 Oct 2009
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