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Advice for women travellers

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice for women travellers

All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.

Carrying or using drugs

Before you go/ Laws/ Carrying or using drugs

Travel safety during the holiday season

News and updates/ Travel safety during the holiday season

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.

Advice about colour, race, ethnicity, or religion

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice about colour, race, ethnicity, or religion

All travellers face risks overseas. The risks can be different depending on your colour, race, ethnicity or religion. Make sure you get the facts first and take steps to reduce your risks.

When consular leaves its mark

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.

Terrorism – a global threat

News and updates/ Terrorism – a global threat

No matter why or where you're travelling overseas, there remains a threat of terrorism. You may not want to think about it, but the better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be. Learn more about how to reduce your risks while travelling.