Christmas closedown
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will close at 4:21pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Reduced services
Read below to find out more about reduced services and emergency contact details.
Barkly region
For emergencies during closedown period on animal biosecurity, stock movements, and emergencies call 0457 517 347.
Central region
Water laboratory is open on normal business days with limited daily services. Call 08 8951 8110.
For emergencies about the following during closedown, you can call:
- animal biosecurity and stock movements on 0401 118 125
- animal welfare on 1300 720 386
- other emergencies on 08 8951 8102.
Darwin and surrounds
Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory is open on normal business day with limited daily services. Call 08 8999 2249.
Water Laboratory is open on normal business days with limited daily services. Call 0401 115 803.
For emergencies about the following during closedown, you can call:
- animal welfare on 1300 720 386
- livestock biosecurity on 0407 498 003
- plant biosecurity on 1800 084 881
- other emergencies on 0401 110 067 or 0417 864 813.
Katherine region
For emergencies about the following during closedown, you can call:
- animal biosecurity and stock movements on 0467 740 233
- other emergencies on 0427 600 388.
Media and corporate enquires
Media staff will be available throughout the closedown period.
For media enquiries call 0428 052 647 or email media.dth@nt.gov.au.
NT Fisheries
For emergencies about the following during closedown, you can call:
- aquatic biosecurity on 0413 381 094
- Fishwatch on 1800 891 136.
