Immediate threat
If there is an immediate threat to life or risk of harm, always call 000.
Report a cybercrime incident
You can also report a cybercrime incident to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) or to state/territory police agencies through the ACSC. Contact the Australian Cyber Security Hotline on 1300 CYBER1 (1300 292 371) or report online.
Technical advice
You can get technical advice and support for your incident through the ASD's ACSC.
Regulatory reporting
For information on your regulatory reporting requirements, refer to the Single Reporting Portal.
Where to go for advice or to report an issue
About Misinformation/Disinformation
Misinformation/disinformation is information that can harm Australia’s national interests at home or abroad, including the sovereignty and prosperity of Australia and our international partners.
How to report Misinformation/Disinformation
DFAT Counter Disinformation Unit
Email cmi@dfat.gov.au or call 02 6261 1111.
Australian Communication and Media Authority
Find out about the Australian Communication and Media Authority's role overseeing the voluntary industry code of practice for disinformation and misinformation.
Email misinformation@acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 115.
More important contact information
| Topic | Description | Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Hotline 1300 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:
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
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
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| 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 |