Ahead of the NSW state election on 25 March 2023, the NSW Government caretaker period has commenced. Limited updates will be made to this website during this period.
Current situation
When there is a biosecurity emergency, updates will be available here.
Current responses to national biosecurity outbreaks for each state or territory.
Current plant biosecurity issues are being managed by DPI Plant Biosecurity.
Current aquatic biosecurity issues are being managed by DPI Aquatic Biosecurity.
Check out updates for other emergencies such as;
Primary producers and animal carers
Check our Community page for information of what to do before, during and after emergencies.
Key contacts
| Reporting emergencies | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Emergency animal diseases | 1800 675 888 (24 hour hotline) |
| Emergency plant pest reporting | 1800 084 881 |
| Aquatic pests and diseases | 02 4916 3877 (recorded 24 hour hotline) |
| Feedback | |
| DPI Emergency Management Unit | Comments and feedback regarding information contained on these pages to emergency.preparedness@dpi.nsw.gov.au |
