Sexual assault and harassment can happen anywhere to anyone. Read this page to learn more about preventing sexual assault when travelling.

Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.

In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides notarial services overseas. We deliver these services through our embassies and consulates.

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.

Many Australians adopt children from other countries. There are legal implications surrounding overseas adoptions both in Australia and in the child's country.