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Lebanon

Smartraveller — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

We've reviewed our travel advice for Lebanon. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel due to the security environment. Higher levels apply.

There have been armed clashes in some areas of Lebanon, including Beirut. Protests occur regularly and can turn violent. The ongoing economic crisis and occasional industrial strikes have affected access to some goods and services, including banks. If you're caught in civil unrest, stay inside and follow the advice of local authorities.

Terrorist attacks could occur anytime and anywhere, including in Beirut (see 'Terrorism').

New Zealand

Smartraveller — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

A local transition period is now in place for Southland and for Queenstown district in Otago following the recent flooding (see 'Safety'). A Boil Water Notice is in place for the Queenstown and Frankton areas due to cryptosporidium found in the local drinking water (see 'Health').

Ethiopia

Smartraveller — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

We've reviewed our advice for Ethiopia. We now advise, do not travel to West Shewa in Oromia Regional, Somali Regional State (except for Nogob, Erer, Sitti and up to 40km of Ethiopia’s border with Somalia in Fafan) and to within 30 km of the border with Tigray and Amhara in Afar regional state. Additional do not travel advisories apply in other areas of Ethiopia. We continue to advise do not travel to Amhara Regional State due to the security situation. There's a state of emergency in place. If you're in Amhara Regional State, shelter in place until it's safe to leave the region. Mobile and internet networks may be disrupted. Expect roadblocks and flight disruptions. Stay vigilant, monitor local media and contact your travel provider for the latest update. Follow the advice of local authorities.

Gabon

Smartraveller — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Following recent elections, there has been a military takeover in Gabon. Protests and civil unrest are expected. Curfews could be imposed at short notice. Telecommunications may be disrupted. Borders have reportedly reopened, but travel may still be disrupted. Stay indoors, avoid protests and government buildings and monitor local media for updates.

Argentina

Smartraveller — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Argentina. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Uruguay

Smartraveller — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Uruguay.

Fiji

Smartraveller — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +1000

We've reviewed our advice for Fiji. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions.

Voting overseas

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If you're overseas on the day of a federal election, you can still have your say.

2023 Referendum

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The referendum will be held on 14 October 2023. If you’ll be overseas on this date and want to vote, it’s important that you plan ahead.

Seychelles

Smartraveller — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

We've reviewed our advice for Seychelles and continue to advise, exercise normal safety precautions. Before travelling to the Seychelles, you must complete a Digital Travel Authorisation (see 'Travel').