What you can do
The public plays a major role in providing information to law enforcement and security agencies about possible terrorist activities.
If something doesn’t seem right, you can make a report to the 24/7 National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400, or through one of the other reporting methods listed on the Australian Government’s National Security website
Suspicious behaviour could include any of the following:
- someone threatening to harm people or damage infrastructure
- websites or social media promoting violent extremist ideology
- excess purchasing of chemicals or other dangerous materials
- suspicious travel planning or abandoned luggage
- someone you’re concerned is at risk of becoming radicalised to violent extremism.
To report a life-threatening or time-critical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) for emergency services.
Report online extremist material
If you find material on the internet that is violent extremist in nature or could encourage radicalisation towards violence, you should report it.
You can make a report to the 24/7 National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400, or through one of the other reporting methods listed on the Australian Government’s National Security website.
Extremist material could include:
- articles, images, speeches or videos that encourage hate or violence
- statements or posts made on social media, chat rooms or blogs that encourage hate or violence
- content encouraging people to commit acts of terrorism
- websites created or hosted by terrorist organisations
- terrorist training materials
- suspicious content about use or sale of chemicals online
- videos or images of terrorist attacks.