http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins Information about general issues or specific events which may affect Australian travellers. en webmaster@dfat.gov.au Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2005 60 zcms http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins /lib/images/dfat_logo_small.gif Tasmanian Legislative Council By-Election 1 August 2009 http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Tasmanian_Legislative_Council_By-election 30 Jun 2009 01:52:42 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Tasmanian_Legislative_Council_By-election/20090630_11:52:42 The San Fermin Festival Running of the Bulls will take place in Pamplona, Spain from 6 14 July 2009. Australians travelling to Spain during this period should consult the Travel Advice for Spain which advises Australians to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect their safety. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Running_of_the_Bulls 25 May 2009 00:30:59 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Running_of_the_Bulls/20090525_10:30:59 http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Health-Swine_Influenza 28 Apr 2009 04:53:25 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Health-Swine_Influenza/20090428_14:53:25 This travel bulletin provides information for Australians planning to travel to Lebanon during the Lebanese parliamentary elections in June 2009. It will be updated as further information on the security situation becomes available. This bulletin should be read in conjunction with the travel advice for Lebanon. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Lebanon-General_Elections 22 Apr 2009 01:55:13 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Lebanon-General_Elections/20090422_11:55:13 The United States government has introduced an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) which applies to all Australian passport holders visiting or transiting the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA is mandatory for all eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers to the United States. ESTA is a free service. ESTAs official website can be accessed here. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/United_States-New_Entry_Requirements 08 Jan 2009 02:59:26 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/United_States-New_Entry_Requirements/20090108_13:59:26 http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Health-Avian_Influenza 11 Dec 2008 03:57:14 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Health-Avian_Influenza/20081211_14:57:14 On 1 December 2008, a new book entitled "Groft Sagt" (or "Roughly Speaking ") is due to be released. The book features a number of cartoons and some may be potentially controversial. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Film 28 Nov 2008 07:29:04 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Film/20081128_18:29:04 More than 3000 people die on the world's roads every day. Tens of millions of people are injured or disabled every year. Approximately 90 per cent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization also reports that road-crash casualties will increase by 67 per cent from now until 2020 as more cars and trucks compete for road space with pedestrians and bicyclists. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Overseas_Road_Safety 10 Oct 2008 05:00:34 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Overseas_Road_Safety/20081010_15:00:34 New passport application forms were introduced on 1 July 2008. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Passport 02 Oct 2008 05:18:38 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Passport/20081002_15:18:38 Tropical cyclones often produce winds in excess of 200 km/h, causing extensive damage to property and turning debris into dangerous missiles. They can also bring flooding rains and storm tides which cause further damage to property and increase the risk of drowning. Cyclones can cause huge seas, putting vessels in danger both in harbour and out at sea. Most deaths from cyclones occur as a result of drowning, collapsed buildings, mudslides or flying debris which becomes lethal in high winds. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Hurricanes 05 Sep 2008 02:12:10 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Hurricanes/20080905_12:12:10 Australians are strongly advised not to travel to Chad because of the volatile security situation, ongoing violent civil unrest and the threat of terrorism. The situation could deteriorate further without warning. If you are in Chad, you should consider leaving if it is safe to do so. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Chad-Security_Situation 17 Jun 2008 08:32:38 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Chad-Security_Situation/20080617_18:32:38 Commercial and internet fraud is prevalent and often originates outside Australia. Many scammers approach you out of the blue pretending to be legitimate banks or businesses. Genuine organisations dont usually contact you out of the blue and ask for passwords or account numbers. Scams have a devastating financial and emotional impact on many Australians. Once money is sent overseas it is virtually impossible to recover. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/International_Scams 05 Mar 2008 00:38:15 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/International_Scams/20080305_11:38:15 Australians are advised that only the country you plan to visit can provide up-to-date 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. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Europe_Schengen 20 Dec 2007 22:02:24 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Europe_Schengen/20071221_09:02:24 Following a reported foiled terrorist plot on 10 August 2006 against flights from the United Kingdom to the United States, aviation security authorities around the world have enhanced security procedures at their airports and limited what passengers can carry in hand luggage. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Enhanced_Airport_Security 22 Jan 2007 01:24:39 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Enhanced_Airport_Security/20070122_12:24:39 It is a criminal offence to engage in sexual activity with children, whether in Australia or in another country. Australian law prohibits sexual activity with children under 16 when in Australia or overseas. http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Helping_to_Fight_Child_Sex_Crimes_Abroad 02 Dec 2003 22:37:46 GMT GUID:www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/TravelBulletins/Helping_to_Fight_Child_Sex_Crimes_Abroad/20031203_09:37:46