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Reducing the risk of piracy

Before you go/ Safety/ Reducing the risk of piracy
Updated: 10 Jan 2024
Updated: 10 Jan 2024

Piracy is a major issue around the world. Explore this page to learn about high risk areas for piracy, how to reduce your risk and where to get help.

Travelling by boat

Before you go/ Getting around/ Travelling by boat
Updated: 13 Feb 2023
Updated: 13 Feb 2023

This page will help you understand the risks and take appropriate precautions before you head out on the water.

旅行保険 (Japanese)

Before you go/ The basics/ Travel insurance/ 旅行保険 (Japanese)
Updated: 12 Jun 2024
Updated: 12 Jun 2024

 

このページは、旅行保険について詳しく知りたいオーストラリア人のためのものです。

このページでは以下の内容について知ることができます:

Visas and entry requirements in Europe and the Schengen Area

Before you go/ Basics/ Visas and entry requirements in Europe and the Schengen Area
Updated: 27 Oct 2025
Updated: 27 Oct 2025

This page has general information on visa-free travel to European countries.

Anzac Day 2025

News and updates/ Anzac Day 2025
Updated: 11 Apr 2025
Updated: 11 Apr 2025

On 25 April, Anzac Day services will be held in major cities and at international war memorials. If you're travelling to attend a service, understand the risks and plan ahead.

Syria

Destinations/ Middle east/ Syria
Updated: 25 Nov 2025
Updated: 25 Nov 2025
Do not travel

Australian Government travel advice for Syria. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.

The basics

Before you go/ The basics
Updated: 23 May 2024
Updated: 23 May 2024

A handy checklist to tell you what you need to do before you head off on your trip.

Guam

Destinations/ Pacific/ Guam
Updated: 05 Dec 2025
Updated: 05 Dec 2025
Exercise normal safety precautions

Australian Government travel advice for Guam. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.

Travel smart, celebrate safely this schoolies

News and updates/ Travel smart, celebrate safely this schoolies
Updated: 18 Nov 2025
Updated: 18 Nov 2025

The Australian Government, in partnership with DrinkWise, is today launching the next phase of its alcohol awareness campaign as part of efforts to help protect young Australians travelling overseas.

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