Emergency numbers in Australia (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: 000 is the emergency number, and 112 also works from mobile phones. The call-taker asks for police, fire or ambulance. 106 is the text-based emergency service.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| General emergency numberCalling emergency services | 000 (triple zero) is the main emergency service number. 112 also reaches the same emergency call service when dialled on a mobile phone or a satellite phone that can use a mobile network. Both are covered by the emergency call service rules. [1] |
| PoliceCalling emergency services | Police are reached through 000, or 112 on a mobile. The call-taker asks whether police, fire or ambulance is required and transfers the call to the emergency service organisation. [1] |
| AmbulanceCalling emergency services | Ambulance is reached through 000, or 112 on a mobile. The call-taker asks whether police, fire or ambulance is required and transfers the call. [1] |
| Fire brigadeCalling emergency services | The fire service is reached through 000, or 112 on a mobile. The call-taker asks whether police, fire or ambulance is required and transfers the call. [1] |
| Other emergency linesCalling emergency services | 106 is an emergency service number for calls with a text component, for example from a telecommunications device for the deaf. It is run by a separate emergency call person from the one for 000 and 112. [1] |
Sources
- Federal Register of Legislation (Australian Government): Telecommunications (Emergency Call Service) Determination 2019, Compilation No. 4 (1 November 2025) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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