Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

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If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.

A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.

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

Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.