Nuisance calls: when not to call triple zero

03/04/21 • 6 min

While it may seem obvious that the triple zero line is for emergencies only, call-takers do receive nuisance and hoax calls that can take them away from genuine emergencies. From false reports to people calling to know who won the footy, what might seem like just another call wastes triple zero and emergency services resources.

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