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Fact sheet: Sexual assault overseas

Consular services/ Resources/ Fact sheet: Sexual assault overseas
Updated: 18 Nov 2025
Updated: 18 Nov 2025

Advice for victim/survivors who have been sexually assaulted while overseas.

Safety tips for solo travellers

News and updates/ Safety tips for solo travellers
Updated: 22 Dec 2025
Updated: 22 Dec 2025

Travelling alone can be a rewarding experience but has some unique risks. We have some tips if you're thinking of taking a solo trip.

Carrying or using drugs

Before you go/ Laws/ Carrying or using drugs
Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Updated: 10 Feb 2026

 

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Travel safety during the holiday season

News and updates/ Travel safety during the holiday season
Updated: 31 Mar 2022
Updated: 31 Mar 2022

Now that travel is opening up, Australians are once again able to head overseas to visit family during the holiday season. Although it’s not festive to think about, there are some risks that are greater at during the holiday season. We want to make sure you have a safe and successful trip.

Travel overseas for Anzac Day

Before you go/ Major events/ Cultural events/ Travel overseas for Anzac Day
Updated: 23 Mar 2026
Updated: 23 Mar 2026

Information and advice on staying safe if you’re planning to attend a major Anzac Day service overseas.

Arrested or jailed overseas

While youre away/ When things go wrong/ Arrested or jailed overseas
Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Updated: 10 Feb 2026

 

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Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic

Before you go/ Activities/ Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic
Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Updated: 10 Feb 2026

The Arctic and Antarctic are treacherous travel destinations. There are important things to think about before deciding on a polar adventure. 

Going overseas for a medical procedure (medical tourism)

Before you go/ Health/ Going overseas for a medical procedure (medical tourism)
Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Updated: 10 Feb 2026

Medical tourism is when you go overseas for medical treatment. Before you go, gather the information you need. Make informed choices about your medical procedure.

Armed conflict

Before you go/ Staying safe/ Armed conflict
Updated: 13 Jun 2025
Updated: 13 Jun 2025

Armed conflict can happen at any time. Read our advice before travelling somewhere where armed conflict may occur.

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