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Updated: 12 Aug 2022
Updated: 12 Aug 2022
Whether you're in a car, riding a motorbike or buzzing around town on a scooter, know the risks and take steps to stay safe on the roads.
Updated: 27 Aug 2020
Updated: 27 Aug 2020
Aviation safety and maintenance standards vary throughout the world. This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.
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: 05 Aug 2020
Updated: 05 Aug 2020
Whether you're getting around town by bus, ferry or train, it's important to be prepared. Know the risks so you can take steps to reduce them and stay safe.
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.
Updated: 11 Jul 2022
Updated: 11 Jul 2022
Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.
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.