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Reducing the risk of piracy

Before you go/ Safety/ Reducing the risk of piracy

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.

While youre away/ When things go wrong/ Someone is missing overseas

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

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ When consular leaves its mark

Cristina, a consular officer in Portugal, reflects on assisting bereaved family and friends when their travel companion unexpectedly died in Lisbon.

Choice travel insurance buying guide/ Credit card travel insurance

Credit card policies differ from standalone policies, so it’s essential you check the fine print.

Destinations/ Africa/ Sierra Leone

Exercise a high degree of caution

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

Destinations/ Pacific/ French Polynesia

Exercise normal safety precautions

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

Choice travel insurance buying guide/ Before you buy

Before you commit to a policy, make sure you've thought about these 5 things.

Destinations/ Americas/ Mexico

Exercise a high degree of caution

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

Before you go/ Laws/ Female genital mutilation (FGM)

Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.