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Queensland State Election 24 March 2012
Posted on Tuesday February 21, 2012

Queensland State Election 24 March 2012

General Advice to Australian Travellers
Posted on Sunday February 19, 2012

Anzac Day 2012: Turkey, France
Posted on Sunday February 19, 2012

This travel bulletin provides information for Australians planning to travel to Turkey for the Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula or to France for commemorations at Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt. It will be updated as further information on security and commemorative arrangements becomes available.

Cancellation of Air Australia Flights
Posted on Thursday February 16, 2012

Europe: Entry Requirements : Schengen Convention
Posted on Thursday February 02, 2012

Australians are advised that only the country you plan to visit can provide up-to-date and accurate information about its specific visa requirements. Travellers should contact the nearest High Commission, Embassy or Consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel.

Kidnapping threat worldwide
Posted on Tuesday January 31, 2012

It contains new information on recent kidnappings (kidnapping of three foreign humanitarian workers in Pakistan, recent kidnappings in Ethiopia, kidnapping of German national in Nigeria).

Dengue fever in Micronesia
Posted on Monday November 21, 2011

Travelling by Sea
Posted on Monday November 14, 2011

Health: Avian Influenza
Posted on Wednesday August 31, 2011

Flotillas to Gaza
Posted on Friday July 08, 2011

*This travel bulletin should be read in conjunction with our travel advice for Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.*

Legionnaires Disease in travellers returning from Bali
Posted on Friday June 10, 2011

Australian health authorities have detected a small number of cases of Legionnaires disease (Legionella pneumophila) amongst travellers recently returned from the Kuta region of Bali.

Helping to Fight Child Sex Crimes Abroad
Posted on Tuesday May 24, 2011

It is a criminal offence to engage in child sexual exploitation, whether in Australia or in another country. Australian law ensures that Australians who travel overseas to engage in such activities will not escape the tough penalties they would have received if the offences were committed at home.

Partying Overseas
Posted on Monday July 05, 2010

Large numbers of Australians get into trouble overseas as a direct result of partying too hard and forgetting about simple safety precautions. Parties and festivals like Full Moon Parties in Koh Phangan, Thailand and Oktoberfest in Germany can be fun experiences but drinking too much or taking drugs can put you in difficult and often dangerous situations far from home. Australians have had their drinks spiked, had their documents stolen, been assaulted, injured, arrested, imprisoned and even killed. If you are planning to attend a Full Moon or other party or festival overseas, think about your personal safety and take appropriate precautions so that your trip is memorable for all the right reasons.

Aviation Safety and Security
Posted on Thursday March 25, 2010

Travellers should be aware that there are a range of factors that can affect the safety of aircraft and airlines. These include the weather, terrain, aviation infrastructure and the ways in which a country regulates its aviation industry. Aviation safety and security standards in some countries may not be equal to standards in Australia or meet those set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).