If you're travelling overseas for (or during) a major cultural, sporting or religious event, you may need to take extra precautions.

The Consular State of Play is an annual statistical snapshot of our consular assistance.

Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

Australians of all kinds enjoy partying and celebrating. Know what you can do to reduce your risk of things going wrong.

The consular charter outlines the consular services and assistance provided by the Australian Government. In some circumstances, our assistance may be limited.

Explore this page to learn about resources we offer industry, media, education and the community.

Read general travel advice in Japanese (日本語) before you go.