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Updated: 11 Nov 2019

Carrying or using drugs

Updated: 11 Nov 2019

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

Updated: 07 Nov 2019

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Updated: 07 Nov 2019

Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.

Updated: 08 Nov 2019

Staying safe when there's a natural disaster

Updated: 08 Nov 2019

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

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Updated: 13 Nov 2019

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Staying within the law

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

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

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

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Updated: 13 Nov 2019

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been an earthquake nearby. Learn how and where to get help.

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

A volcano has erupted

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and a volcano has erupted in or near your location. Learn how and where to get help.

Updated: 11 Nov 2019

Forced marriage

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

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