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Updated: 10 Feb 2026
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If you’re travelling and want to take your pet or have a service animal, you need to be aware of the rules.

Stay safe this festive season

News and updates/ Stay safe this festive season
Updated: 03 Dec 2024
Updated: 03 Dec 2024

With the festive season approaching, many Australians are heading overseas for a well-earned break or to visit family and friends. Although it's not festive to think about, some risks are greater during the holiday season.

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Consular services/ Communities/ Indian community
Updated: 24 Apr 2024
Updated: 24 Apr 2024

See general travel advice before you go. Learn about travel during COVID-19, laws, insurance, dual citizenship, getting help overseas and more.

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Updated: 11 Jun 2024
Updated: 11 Jun 2024

 

此頁面適用於希望了解旅行保險詳請的澳洲人士。

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Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

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Updated: 10 Feb 2026
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Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.

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Updated: 05 Feb 2026
Updated: 05 Feb 2026

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

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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.

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