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Updated: 12 Aug 2022

Road safety

Updated: 12 Aug 2022

Whether you're in a car, riding a motorbike or buzzing around town on a scooter, know the risks and take steps to stay safe on the roads.

Updated: 27 Aug 2020

Travelling by air

Updated: 27 Aug 2020

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

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Getting around

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

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

Updated: 10 Aug 2022

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Updated: 05 Aug 2020

Public transport

Updated: 05 Aug 2020

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.

Updated: 26 Nov 2019

Someone is missing overseas

Updated: 26 Nov 2019

Learn what to do if you're worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.

Updated: 20 Apr 2021

Our services

Updated: 20 Apr 2021

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

When things go wrong overseas

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.

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Emergency consular assistance

The Australian Government provides 24-hour consular emergency assistance.

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 from within Australia

For how we can help you overseas see the Consular Services Charter.

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For non-urgent enquiries, or to provide feedback on consular services that you've recently received, contact us online.

For information on notarial services, email legalisations.australia@dfat.gov.au

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