This fact sheet provides information regarding the of our community in protecting Australia from plant pests and diseases. This content has been provided for you to use when developing your own materials about the surveillance system.
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Author(s): Department of Agriculture
Published: 24 September, 2023
Date added: 15 January, 2023
Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide™ for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
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