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List of enquiry lines

Find enquiry lines and hotlines for Australian Government departments and agencies.
Title Enquiries Hours of Operation Additional Information
Maritime Search and Rescue Phone: 1800 641 792
Hours of Operation: 24 hours
Media enquires - Agriculture Phone: (61 2) 6272 3232
For media enquiries about agriculture and biosecurity issues.
Media enquires - Environment Phone: (61 2) 6275 9880
For media enquiries about environment issues
Media Enquiries Phone: 02 6264 2244
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm
The Department's Communication and Media Branch are responsible for media releases, responding to journalist, TV and photo enquiries, general media related enquiries and letters to editors in Australian newspapers on departmental issues.
Media Enquiries Phone: (02) 6240 7300
we will not respond to any other enquiry.
Media Enquiries We will not respond to any other enquiry.

If you are a journalist or have a media enquiry for the department or minister, you can contact the Media Team by email, media@dewr.gov.au.

Please ensure you provide your contact details, including your phone number and the deadline for your story.
Medical Indemnity Phone: 1800 007 757
Hours of Operation: Business Hours
Information about medical indemnity insurance
Medicare Phone: 13 2011
Hours of Operation: Business Hours
General Enquiries