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Travel, fuel supply and security impacts of conflict in the Middle East

News and updates/ Travel, fuel supply and security impacts of conflict in the Middle East
Updated: 26 Mar 2026
Updated: 26 Mar 2026

The Middle East conflict is likely to escalate further. Even transiting a ‘Do not travel’ travel hub puts your safety at risk. Airports have been targeted and you may be unable to leave. Check your itinerary for ‘Do not travel’ transit locations.

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Choice travel insurance buying guide/ Before you buy
Updated: 29 Nov 2024
Updated: 29 Nov 2024

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

Terrorism

Before you go/ Safety/ Terrorism
Updated: 10 Mar 2026
Updated: 10 Mar 2026

Terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and travelling overseas. Before you travel overseas, it's important to understand the risk of terrorism worldwide.

Adventure over preparedness: travel trends among young Australians

News and updates/ Adventure over preparedness: travel trends among young Australians
Updated: 21 Oct 2025
Updated: 21 Oct 2025

Australians under 30 are leading the way in adventurous travel. But research reveals many are missing key steps to protect themselves from financial and health risks abroad.

Severe weather in the northern hemisphere

News and updates/ Severe weather in the northern hemisphere
Updated: 08 Aug 2023
Updated: 08 Aug 2023

Severe weather events are currently impacting much of the northern hemisphere. If you're currently travelling or planning to travel in the coming weeks, it's important to know how to stay safe.

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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Before you go/ The basics/ Travel insurance
Updated: 19 Sep 2024
Updated: 19 Sep 2024

Choosing the right insurance is essential. Learn how to choose a policy that's right for you.

Have adventures, not regrets

News and updates/ Have adventures, not regrets
Updated: 13 Mar 2024
Updated: 13 Mar 2024

Recent research found that Smartraveller is a trusted source of advice. But it also found that Australians still take unnecessary risks when they head overseas, especially with travel insurance.

Lost or damaged property overseas

While youre away/ When things go wrong/ Lost or damaged property overseas
Updated: 13 Feb 2026
Updated: 13 Feb 2026

What to do if you're overseas and lose or damage your property.

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