The Bureau of Meteorology works closely with state and territory fire agencies to support their operations and keep Australians safe.
State and territory health and environment agencies are responsible for monitoring bushfire smoke and warning the community when the air quality exceeds safe levels.
The Bureau will include information about smoke haze on forecasts when this is expected to be significant – this should prompt you to check for more information from your local authority.
Please see links below for further information on bushfire smoke alerts and health information for each state and territory in Australia.
Australia wide
Air Pollution in Australia: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map
New South Wales
NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment: Current and forecast air quality
NSW Health: Bushfire Smoke Health Information
Queensland
Queensland Government: Live air quality data
Bushfire Smoke and Your Health
Victoria
EPA Victoria: Smoke and Your Health
South Australia
Western Australia
WA Department of Health: Smoke Hazard from Bushfires
Tasmania
Department of Health: Bushfire Smoke and Your Health
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Health: Public Health Alerts
ACT Health: Outdoor Smoke: Health Impacts
Northern Territory
Department of Environment & Natural Resources: Bushfire Alerts and Warnings