Biosecurity emergencies are caused by pests (including locusts), diseases and weeds that adversely impact on on the economy, environment and community. Biosecurity emergencies do not include commonly occurring incidents which are within the capacity of NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to deal with.
DPI under the NSW State Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) is the appointed combat agency for biosecurity (animal and plant) emergencies and will lead other agencies in prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies affecting animals and plants, both terrestrial and aquatic.
Current situation for Biosecurity emergencies
Biosecurity hazard incident responses 2021-2022 snapshot
Biosecurity hazard incident responses 2020-2021 snapshot
Biosecurity hazard incident responses 2019-2020 snapshot
We can all play a part in preventing and preparing for biosecurity emergencies. For more information click on the links below.
Reporting emergencies | Telephone |
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Emergency plant pest reporting | 1800 084 881 |
Aquatic pests and diseases | 1800 675 888 (24 hour hotline) |
Australian Maritime Safety Authority | 1800 641 792 (24 hours) |
Emergency animal diseases | 1800 675 888 (24 hour hotline) |
Feedback | |
DPI Emergency Management Unit | Comments and feedback regarding information contained on these pages to emergency.preparedness@dpi.nsw.gov.au |