Foreign Interference | Information on issues that may relate to foreign interference should be reported to the National Security Hotline.
If members of the public feel threatened or unsafe in any way, call 000 for immediate threats or the local police on 13 14 44. | National Security Hotline 1800 123 400 Email:
hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au |
Terrorism | Concerns about possible signs of terrorism, including terrorist or violent extremist content online, should be reported to the National Security Hotline.
If members of the public feel threatened or unsafe in any way, they should contact the police – using 000 for immediate threats or the local police on 13 14 44. | National Security Hotline 1800 123 400 Email: hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au |
Cybercrime or cyber security incident | To report cybercrime or a cyber security incident such as identity theft, online fraud, cyber-enabled abuse, ransomware and malware. | Report online at
ReportCyber Australian Cyber Security Hotline1300 Cyber1 (1300 292 371) |
Online safety | Report online harms to the eSafety Commissioner, who can investigate and help get harmful content taken down quickly, including: - cyberbullying of children
- serious adult cyber abuse
- image-based abuse (sharing, or threats to share intimate images without the consent of the person shown)
- illegal and harmful content (such as child sexual abuse material or terrorist and violent criminal material).
eSafety provides advice and support to people dealing with online harms, as well as online safety tips and resources to help all Australians have more positive experiences online. | Report to the eSafety Commissioner |
Child Exploitation and Abuse Online Grooming | Online sexual exploitation most commonly includes grooming, live streaming, consuming child sexual abuse material, and coercing and blackmailing children for sexual purposes.
If a child is in immediate danger or at risk, call 000 or contact the local police. | Report to the
Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation |
Electoral Integrity / Electoral Fraud | For guidance on a broad range of issues, contact the Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce. Report allegations of electoral fraud, specifically a breach of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 or related legislation. |
Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce
Contact the
Australian Electoral Commission Or call
13 23 26 |
Fraud | Reporting fraud against the Commonwealth Government, e.g. if you are the victim of fraud, witness fraud or suspect fraud. | Report to the relevant
Australian Government Entity |
Privacy | Report a data breach (unauthorised access to, or disclosure or loss of
personal information held by an organisation or agency that is likely to result in serious harm). To make a complaint about an organisation or agency who has mishandled your personal information. | Report an eligible data breach or make a privacy complaint to the
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
For general enquiries, please use the online
Enquiry form or other
contact options |
COVID-19 | To report consumer complaints relating to COVID-19. To make a privacy complaint relating to COVID-19. To find news, information and updates about COVID-19. For COVID-19 vaccine queries. | Report to the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Report to the OAIC through a
privacy complaint
Visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website
Visit the
Department of Health and Aged Care website, or call the national coronavirus helpline on
1800 020 080 |
Online Scams | To report online scams, including any COVID-19 scams or phishing activities. | Report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Scamwatch |
Online Gambling | To report illegal online gambling services. | Report via the
Australian Communications and Media Authority website
|
Education and Prevention of Online Child Sexual Exploitation | The ThinkUKnow program gives parents, carers, teachers and students information on how to stay safe online.
If a child is in immediate danger or at risk, call 000 or contact the local police. | Visit the
ThinkUKnow website |
Spam | To complain about or report unsolicited spam (SMS, email, instant messages). | Complain or report via the
Australian Communications and Media Authority website |
Customs, border protection, visa or migration offences | Report activity that might be a customs, border protection, visa or migration offence. You can choose to remain anonymous. | Report online to the Department of Home Affairs Borderwatch |