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Travelling by air

Aviation safety and maintenance standards vary throughout the world. This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.

Getting around

Explore these pages for general advice to help have a safe and hassle-free journey while you are getting around.

Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

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

一般旅行建議 (Chinese Traditional)

Read general travel advice in Traditional Chinese (中文) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.

COVID-19和旅行 (Chinese Traditional)

由於2019冠狀病毒病（COVID-19）令國際旅遊受到重大干擾，如果您計劃到海外旅行或目前正身處海外，請確保預早計劃及了解所有風險。

Terrorism – a global threat

Wherever you’re going overseas, there remains a threat of terrorism. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world, and they target both locals and foreign tourists. Learn more about how to reduce your risks while travelling.

The 20th anniversary of 9/11

Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.

Public transport

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.