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Destinations/ Middle east/ Iran
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Australian Government travel advice for Iran. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.
Destinations/ Middle east/ Yemen
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Australian Government travel advice for Yemen. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.
Destinations/ Europe/ Switzerland
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Australian Government travel advice for Switzerland. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.
Destinations/ Middle east/ Iraq
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Australian Government travel advice for Iraq. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.
Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Consular State of Play 2016-17
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Before you go/ Safety/ Assault
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Read our advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.
Before you go/ Laws/ Modern slavery, exit trafficking and forced marriage
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Modern slavery is when a person forces someone to work, marry or do other things through coercion (like manipulation, control or violence), threats or lies. Learn more about forced marriage.
Destinations/ Europe/ Norway
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Australian Government travel advice for Norway. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.