Aviation safety and maintenance standards vary throughout the world. This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.
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Updated: 21 Sep 2021
Updated: 21 Sep 2021
Read our general advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
Explore these pages for general advice to help have a safe and hassle-free journey while you are getting around.
Updated: 11 May 2021
Updated: 11 May 2021
Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.
Updated: 01 Apr 2022
Updated: 01 Apr 2022
Ramadan is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. Explore this page to learn local laws and customs during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, after Ramadan.
Updated: 31 Mar 2022
Updated: 31 Mar 2022
From 1 February 2020, the UK is no longer a member of the EU ('Brexit'). There will be a transition period until 31 December 2020, while the EU and UK negotiate new arrangements. If you are an Australian living or working in, or travelling to, the UK or the EU nothing will change in the transition period during 2020, including visa arrangements. This also applies to Australian-British dual nationals.
Updated: 13 Nov 2019
Updated: 13 Nov 2019
Assault and violence can happen to anyone, anywhere. Read this page for advice on what to do immediately after an assault while travelling.