What you can do
Australia’s biosecurity system is broad. Everyone can help keep Australia safe. If you work in agriculture, in a supply chain in animal or plant health, or if you are travelling overseas or buying goods online, you can play your part.
What to look for
Learn how to identify signs of animal or plant pests and diseases. This includes new weeds, diseases in wildlife or exotic species such as ants.
Prevent and prepare
See how your actions can protect Australia from exotic animal and plant pests or diseases. How to prepare for an outbreak that might affect you.
During an outbreak
What to do during an animal or plant pest or disease outbreak. How to report, what to report, and what to do next.
Training resources
Find training resources to help you understand your role during an outbreak.
Media arrangements
Information for media reporting on an outbreak.
Report a concern
Report anything unusual, even if you’re not sure. Find the right number to report your concern to the relevant state or territory authority.
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Risks to Australia
Advice on pest and disease threats that have been detected outside Australia.
Our role
How government and industry coordinate a response to an exotic pest or disease outbreak.