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
Queensland
Queensland Government: Live air quality data
Bushfire Smoke and Your Health
Victoria
EPA Victoria: Smoke and Your Health
South Australia
SA Prescribed burns – Reading the map
Western Australia
WA Department of Health: Smoke Hazard from Bushfires
Air quality index for Western Australia
Tasmania
Tasmania Department of Health – Air quality
Real-time air quality data for Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Current air quality readings in the ACT
ACT Emergency Services – News alerts
Northern Territory
NT EPA: Air Quality Index Values
Staying safe from bushfire smoke