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Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.
In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.
Advice for Australians overseas who are trying to return home to Australia.
Advice for Australians staying overseas, including questions on whether to stay overseas or return to Australia, and travelling to other countries and within countries.
A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.
Travel zones are routes of travel that have eased COVID-19 border restrictions, either in Australia, in the destination, or both.
Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.