Hotlines

Our telephone hotlines are available to make it easier for you to get in touch with us.

Our experienced, knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you:

  • during and in the immediate aftermath of emergency events like bushfires, storms or floods or if you are living with drought
  • to help with long term recovery from emergency events and with funding applications and support service options
  • to report animal or plant pests and disease, including fruit fly in South Australia

Emergency Management Hotline

Call for assistance immediately following any emergency event.

Experienced staff can help you with agricultural impacts and urgent animal issues that cannot be dealt with through veterinary or community services.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 255 556

Emergency Animal Disease Hotline

Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.

Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 675 888

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

Suspected plant diseases, exotic pests, or noxious weeds must be reported immediately.

Call us if you find plant pests or diseases that could be a national threat, even if you are unsure. This can be done anonymously.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 084 881

Fishwatch Hotline

Call the Fishwatch Hotline for information about:

  • rules and regulations
  • licensing and registration
  • reporting shark sightings

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 065 522 Go to Reporting (Fishwatch)

Fruit Fly Hotline

Call to report suspected fruit fly in your area, or to ask questions about fruit fly in South Australia.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1300 666 010

PIRSA Recovery Hotline

If you are living with drought or affected by emergency events, our experienced staff are dedicated to helping with funding applications, discussing your situation, and finding the support you need.

9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

Freecall 1800 931 314
Page last reviewed: 17 Feb 2023

 


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