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Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.
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.
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.
A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.
Death overseas is always a possibility. Even for people who are fit and healthy. Sometimes, things just go wrong.