Safety against terrorism
Help protect Queensland
Do your part to keep Queensland safe against terrorism by:
- staying informed
- Television, radio, newspapers and the internet are used to deliver important information about terrorism.
- looking out for suspicious behaviour
- If you see anything suspicious call the 24-hour National Security Hotline. Every call is taken seriously, and you can remain anonymous.
Suspicious activity
Stay alert and look out for these signs suspicious activity:
- Unattended bags
- False or multiple identities
- A lifestyle that doesn't add up
- Unusual purchases of large quantities of fertiliser, chemicals or explosives
- Suspicious accommodation needs
- Suspicious vehicles near significant buildings or in busy public places
- Unusual videotaping or photography of official buildings or other critical infrastructure.
View more information about 'things to look out for'.
To report suspicious activity, contact:
- National Security Hotline—phone 1800 123 400
- If calling from overseas—phone (+61) 1300 123 401
- For TTY users—phone 1800 234 889
- For non-English-speaking residents—phone 131 450 (Translating and Interpreting Hotline) and ask them to contact the National Security Hotline and interpret for you.
Always call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
National Terrorism Public Alert System
The National Terrorism Public Alert System is used to communicate the risk of terrorism in Australia.
The system has 4 alert levels that guide preparation and planning to minimise the risk of terrorism.
The levels are:
- Low—terrorist attack is not expected
- Medium—terrorist attack could occur
- High—terrorist attack is likely
- Extreme—terrorist attack is imminent or has occurred.
View the current alert level.
Role of the Queensland Government
Our highest priority is the safety and wellbeing of all residents.
As part of Australia's National Counter-Terrorism Arrangement, we work to:
- prevent terrorism where possible
- respond to and investigate terrorism if it occurs.
The arrangement includes dedicated counter-terrorism units within the Queensland Police Service.
