Have you witnessed something unusual?

From time to time, members of the public may observe events, objects, or conditions that appear inconsistent with ordinary experience. In most cases, these observations have straightforward explanations and pose no risk to personal safety or public order.

However, the Bureau recognises that certain irregularities may warrant formal acknowledgement and, where appropriate, structured response. This page exists to provide practical guidance for those who believe they have encountered something that falls outside the boundaries of normal experience.

If you have witnessed an event, encountered an object, or experienced a condition that you are unable to account for through ordinary means, the following guidance applies:

Do not attempt to interact with, move, or contain the object or phenomenon yourself. Maintain a safe and reasonable distance. Make a written note of the date, time, location, and a plain description of what you observed. Do not share photographs, recordings, or detailed accounts on social media or with members of the press. If the event is ongoing or you believe there is an immediate risk to safety, contact the relevant emergency services in the first instance.

The Bureau accepts reports from members of the public through the form below. All submissions are reviewed and assessed under standard intake procedures. You will not necessarily receive a response, and the absence of a reply should not be interpreted as an indication that your report has been disregarded.

Reports are processed by the Department of Public Assurance. Submission of a report does not constitute authorisation to access further Bureau materials, systems, or facilities.