Violent opportunistic crime such as robbery occurs in Laos, including in:
Vientiane
Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang
Bokeo Province along the border with Myanmar, Thailand and around the Golden...
Armed conflict is occurring across the country. Heavy fighting, gunfire and explosions are ongoing. The security situation remains volatile, and violence could escalate with short...
Spread across 25 square kilometres and more than 650 unique suburbs, the Greater Sydney area is pretty expansive. And although Sydney city has been ranked...
High Security Zones
You must get approval from the Ministry of Defence to:
meet military officials
visit military establishments
enter High Security Zones
Limit travel in High Security Zones...
Crime and violence are serious issues in South Africa.
Crime rates in South Africa are significantly higher than in Australia and often involve weapons.
Be alert.
Criminals...
Petty crime
'Snatch-and-grab' crimes against travellers are common. Thieves often travel on motorcycles and steal from people who are:
walking along footpaths
using motorcycle taxis
travelling on tuk-tuks...
Tropical Cyclones Judy, Kevin and Lola
Vanuatu continues to recover from the impacts of Cyclones Judy, Kevin and Lola, which have caused widespread damage. There still...
Medical Tourism
Each year, many Australians travel for medical tourism.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. We're aware of several cases in recent years where...
Local restrictions
Health measures are subject to change at short notice. Follow the guidance of local authorities, as rules may vary by governorate.
Strikes, protests and...
