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Reporting foreign interference

Contact the National Security Hotline if you have:​​

​National Security Hotline:

Phone: 1800 123 400
Email: hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au
SMS: 0429 771 822
Mail: National Security Hotline
          Department of Home Affairs
          PO Box 25
          Belconnen ACT 2616

The hotline operates 24/7. We take every call seriously and you can remain anonymous if you wish - you don’t have to give your name.

Calling from overseas

If you are travelling overseas and become aware of threats to Australia’s security:

  • Contact the hotline toll-free on (+61) 1300 123 401.

Interpreter service

If you need an interpreter:

  • Call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450
  • Ask them to call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.

Teletypewriter

  • For teletypewriter (TTY) users, the number is 1800 234 889.

Other government resources


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